N Gauge - Board Width

[Michael.Y]

I want to create a simple two-track loop with a couple of sidings and a station or two.... I don't have much room for a model railway so N is my only option..... what's the minimum board width I'd need? (Thinking of wall mounting the whole thing).

 

[StripeyNick]

I'd say that 2ft is the minimum to go for. It'll give you a bit of room to play with and won't see you trains right on the very edge of the board.

 

[PaxVobiscum]

Agreed.
I started one last year 3 feet by 7 feet and it seems enormous though I can almost manage 'real' radii on the curves. If yours will be level, then 2 feet by 6 or whatever you can manage should give a lot of scope.
I have gradients on the curves (grade separated figure of 8) so the extra space makes that work.

 

[tjlrailblue]

check out the n gauge forum

my layout is 80cm wide but for 2 loops probably 60cm is enough if you use tight radius curves


Tim

 

[Jonny]

4' by 2' is about the minimum for a tail-chaser (round in loops) in N gauge. That is assuming that you're not bothered about tight curves.

 

[Michael.Y]

Not particularly bothered by curves - I will probably disguise any lack of reality with a tunnel and trees.

Cheers for replies, will do some more research.