N-Gauge

[Mad Meg]

How fiddly is it for the senior citizen?

Meg

Mod: Post moved to the 'N' Gauge section as it was originally posted in the Forum Help area.

[TWICK9]

Hi Meg, N Gauge can be a bit fiddly, Because of its size the track needs to be laid well as the tolerances especially of the newer N models ( smaller flanges on the wheels ) will mean you would get a lot of derailments if it isn't, and the couplings on N aren't as positive as OO so you might get trucks uncoupling on uneven track, and placing a train of small light trucks back on track can be very fiddly especially if your eyesight is failing . I have been modeling in N for the last 40 years so I'm used to it ( 70 now), but love the fact that you can get so much into a small space , You also have to consider the fact that if you change to N you will have to buy all new whereas you all ready have the OO.

Regards Brian.

[alfaz-di-pi]

I must admit that I considered modelling in N gauge when I restarted, which was after I retired. The lure of N Gauge was that I could get quite a lot of track in the space I had in my shed. However I did look at one or two engines, and saw that I would have a problem trying to do any repairs that were required. So I went with OO and enjoy it. I too am 71 and although still active, am feeling my age. So ask him to think about what is going to be the easier for him.

Regards
Albert.

[501STREET]

I must admit that I considered modelling in N gauge when I restarted, which was after I retired. The lure of N Gauge was that I could get quite a lot of track in the space I had in my shed. However I did look at one or two engines, and saw that I would have a problem trying to do any repairs that were required. So I went with OO and enjoy it. I too am 71 and although still active, am feeling my age. So ask him to think about what is going to be the easier for him.

Regards
Albert.Hi, my dad has a 00 layout he is 82 and very active for his age but he still gets me to do all his wiring like lights and working track side features
im 46 and have an 'n' gauge layout and hes always amazed how i do all the detail cos my eyes are younger i say. still love helping him as he's the best!

Mark.

[alfaz-di-pi]

Hi 501, I hope that I am able to be running locos when I am 82, if my wife does not throw me out first. Unfortunately age does restrict, dexterity, eyes, memory, to name but a few, and we never seem to be aware of it happening.

Albert.