About N Scale Trains
N Scale trains were first created in 1962 in Germany. Five years later, they appeared in the United States as a line of “postage stamp trains” put out by Aurora.
Starting off as a novelty scale, it has become incredibly popular. While the large HO scale (1:87 scale) is the most popular scale, N scale trains (ranging from 1:148 to 1:160) is easily the second most popular model railroading size. The “N” in N scale refers to the number nine, suggesting the 9mm gauge between the rails of the N Scale track.
N Scale is generally about half the size of HO Scale. Additionally, there are smaller commercially available scales including Z Scale (1:220), and T Scale (1:450 or 1:480.)
The most important advantage of an N Scale model railroad is that you can have a large volume railroad in a smaller area devoted to it. It fits in tinier spaces, yet still features incredible quality at a lower cost. Many modelers choose N Scale because it affords them an easier way to create a complex and extensive layout including prototypical length trains of 100 cars and realistic scenery and towns.
N Scale Train Detail
Unsurprisingly, there are high-quality road names, locomotives, and accessories available for N Scale model trains and all of them have an unexpected degree of detail.
At Horizon Hobby, you can shop HO scale and N scale steam and diesel locomotives, N scale passenger cars, N scale freight cars, N scale cabooses, and many parts and accessories from top-of-the-line brands such as Athearn®, Roundhouse, and McHenry. Horizon Hobby can help you build your dream model railroad layout. It’s your vision, and Horizon is the right place to make it come true.
N Scale Trains at Horizon Hobby
Horizon Hobby features Athearn trains and accessories. For more than 60 years, Athearn has delivered a wide range of top-quality models in a variety of scales. With Athearn, you get the detail, high-quality and value that appeal to all modelers. Wherever you go in the hobby-from buying your first set to building your dream layout-we're here to help you every step of the way.
About N Scale Trains
N Scale trains were first created in 1962 in Germany. Five years later, they appeared in the United States as a line of “postage stamp trains” put out by Aurora.
Starting off as a novelty scale, it has become incredibly popular. While the large HO scale (1:87 scale) is the most popular scale, N scale trains (ranging from 1:148 to 1:160) is easily the second most popular model railroading size. The “N” in N scale refers to the number nine, suggesting the 9mm gauge between the rails of the N Scale track.
N Scale is generally about half the size of HO Scale. Additionally, there are smaller commercially available scales including Z Scale (1:220), and T Scale (1:450 or 1:480.)
The most important advantage of an N Scale model railroad is that you can have a large volume railroad in a smaller area devoted to it. It fits in tinier spaces, yet still features incredible quality at a lower cost. Many modelers choose N Scale because it affords them an easier way to create a complex and extensive layout including prototypical length trains of 100 cars and realistic scenery and towns.
N Scale Train Detail
Unsurprisingly, there are high-quality road names, locomotives, and accessories available for N Scale model trains and all of them have an unexpected degree of detail.
At Horizon Hobby, you can shop HO scale and N scale steam and diesel locomotives, N scale passenger cars, N scale freight cars, N scale cabooses, and many parts and accessories from top-of-the-line brands such as Athearn®, Roundhouse, and McHenry. Horizon Hobby can help you build your dream model railroad layout. It’s your vision, and Horizon is the right place to make it come true.
N Scale Trains at Horizon Hobby
Horizon Hobby features Athearn trains and accessories. For more than 60 years, Athearn has delivered a wide range of top-quality models in a variety of scales. With Athearn, you get the detail, high-quality and value that appeal to all modelers. Wherever you go in the hobby-from buying your first set to building your dream layout-we're here to help you every step of the way.
