How do you store an N scale train?
8 Essential Rules for Storing Model Trains
- Do: Store Your Collection in Their Boxes.
- Don’t: Wrap Trains & in Newspaper, Bubble Wrap, or Clothing.
- Do: Wrap Your Trains in Acid-Free Tissue Paper.
- Don’t: Combine Items for Storage.
- Do: Develop a Safe Method for Short Term Storage.
- Don’t: Store Trains Loose in Boxes.
What does N scale stand for?
The “N” is short for nine millimeter (although the actual gauge is 8.97mm). In N scale 2mm is approximately 1 foot. N scale is the second most popular scale worldwide. Many modelers select N scale as an alternative to HO scale because it allows more complex layouts to be built in the space available to them.
How do you store model trains?
The best way to store Lionel trains is in the living space of your home. Try to avoid storing them in a garage or attic if you can. A basement is OK if it’s not too damp. The box they came in is ideal, but there are acceptable substitutes.
How big is an N scale box car?
N scale. This N scale box car is about three inches long. N scale is the second most popular scale for model trains. It’s 1:160 scale, approximately half again the size of HO scale.
Where do you store trains?
A rail yard, railway yard, railroad yard (US) or simply yard, is a complex series of tracks in a rail network for storing, sorting, or loading and unloading rail vehicles and locomotives.
What do you do with old model trains?
You have many options for selling your old model trains….The internet offers several options:
- General online auction sites such as eBay.
- Auction sites specializing in model trains.
- Online forums dedicated to model trains.
Is N scale good?
N-scale allows bigger scenery to track ratio, longer trains, and larger yards. However, N-scale is small and can be difficult to work with for those with dexterity issues. I’ve been part of N-scale operation sessions on large layouts and couplers/switching has never been a problem from my perspective.
How do you store a Lionel track?
If it will be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures and potentially high humidity, the ideal way to store it is in something airtight: either a plastic container with a lid or a series of airtight plastic bags. Toss a silica gel packet in each bag, or if you’re using a large plastic container, put several in.