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When does it make more sense to use N gauge?
Most modellers are aware of the benefits of using a smaller gauge such as N gauge, but the dilemma most face is whether it's the right gauge for them.
On the surface of it, the decision to model in N gauge is a no-brainer for any modeller who doesn't have a lot of space. And certainly you can indeed have a much bigger layout in a smaller space, but what's the reality of modelling in N gauge?
For a lot of modellers, modelling in N gauge is the next step up in railway modelling rather than a solution to lack of space and many tend to progress into it from previous OO gauge projects. Although fundamentally, everything in N gauge is pretty much the same as in OO but smaller, due consideration should be given to the skills required to model in a smaller gauge.
If all you wish to do is lay a bit of track, dress the layout with some scatter and run some trains, N gauge need be no more difficult than OO. But if you like to paint, weather, add decals or tinker with the mechanics of your models, you may want to try out your skills on an old second-hand test loco before committing to building a full layout.
In short, no one can argue that N gauge is a great solution to a lack of space or a desire for more layout in the space you have. On the down side, if you like the more fiddly jobs associated with building a model railway, remember these will only get more fiddly the smaller the gauge, but ultimately, the choice is yours!
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