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So I actually recorded an intermountain segment for this video, and for some reason it did not make the cut and I missed it in my checks. I will put it out as a short.
I’m retired, fixed income, an looking at getting into the hobby to the extent that I can. I find that your channel provides excellent, accessible information on a range of topics for a range levels. I feel very secure in the knowledge that I will have a much better idea of what questions to ask when I’m at the ‘Merchant Mall’ at the next show or when I go into my local shop. Not to mention the aspects of the hobby you illustrate that I had never even thought of! I will never have the space for a large layout, nor the wherewithal for the fleet, but with the knowledge that you impart about the best available equipment, studying the used market, and judicious use of sales and patience, I hope I can get even more enjoyment than I do now as an “Armchair Railroader”. Thanks, Jimmy
Start with track, like I am. I found a loop of kato track on eBay cheap, and while I gather my turnouts one at a time, I’m getting into the scenic while I wait in between each new piece. And the loco… is the one big lump you’ll need.
bought my first ConCor loco PA1 in Tenn. in 1967/1968, this year i went back and got a GG-1 DCC/sound equiped green livery and it runs and is of course sounding better than my first purchase.
being a Japanese N scale modeler, the only big manufractures is really kato or tomix that do stand alone freight cars, mirco ace tend to do more full sets of rollingstock and are pretty expensive.
I live not far away from Bowser and the gentleman who owns it,did at one time have a model railroading store. Sadly the store closed September 29,2023. The store was named English's Model Railroad Supply.
In Europa we have Minitrix (Märklin) ,Fleischman and Piko.
Bluford cabooses are fantastic.
I am partial to MTL and Atlas for most items.
My biggest "issue" is that all of their rolling stock needs to be weighted for better operations. Being all plastic, they are really light. From a manufacturing perspective, I get not adding the weights in the factory as there are not a lot of operations based N scale layouts.
The nice thing about Micro Trains box cars is that they all have opening doors
I was looking at Kato N Amtrak Auto Train rolling stock. A review said that they are top heavy and derail. A set of 4 at Lombards for only 59.99
Gotta love Micro Trains and Atlas, excellent stuff
Thanks for the honest evaluation of available cars, and info on some of the newer manufacturers.
Thank You
Jimmy, thanks! Had no idea Con Cor was still making models. You grabbed a bunch of manufacturers, but one that missed is Intermountain Railway. In addition to freight cars, they also have Centraila Carshops passengers cars and Trainworx cars and tractor trailers.
I actually recorded the intermountain segment but for some reason missed putting it in the video and it missed my checks
Great video Jimmy, thank you!
Three questions:
1) Would you list all the companies (in writing) you have looked at, please?
2) Since you live in NC, USA, I assume you do not have much experience with the European market (like MiniTrix, Fleichmann, Bachmann and Pico). Could that be a "part 2"?
3) Would you take a look at some point to what blank/unpainted cars and locomotives are available?
My favorite N scale rolling stock are my Kato metra cars. Nippon sharyo, i believe the cars were called. The ones the electrified Superliner 2s that run near me were based on
Oh wow! So neat😮
Are ALL couplers universal?
This was great, thanks! Can't wait to build my N scale layout (as soon as I get any free time lol)
This is a very interesting video Jimmy specifically because I did not know that Con-Cor was still in business. I’m definitely gonna look into their product because I have a few older F units that I would like to run in DC. Micro-Trains is obviously the standard right now everywhere you go people are talking, micro, trains, couplers, micro, train conversions, and things like that. I agree with you that Bachman has a quality product, but their couplers are just a little too Cumbersome to mate with other types of rolling stock. And as far as what I really am interested in, are tanker cars. My uncle used to own a Shell gas station in Chicago and I have always been drawn to Shell oil tankers…so,as soon as I see one at a show… I’m gonna buy it!
Anyway, great video it really sparked a lot of interest. Have a wonderful day
CMF
Eastern seaboard models metal wheels are by far THE BEST out there. They roll on the slightest of grade.
Love my Bachman, MTL, and Atlas. Not a fan of Athearn, Kato, or Bowser at all.
Lowell smith offers pax cars
Kenray models does kits
I apoligize if you mentioned them, but there are also companies that are doing custom runs of different manufacturers that you have to buy from those companies. The two big ones in N scale are N Scale Enthusiast and Lowell Smith. Although Homeshops just did their first run of N scale.
You mentioned Bowser (I had to get their Old Dutch Cleanser cars), but there is also Intermountain and Athearn.
Did you say Bachman? (I really need to pay more attention when watching videos)
Ok, you did mention Bachman and Athearn, See, I need to pay better attention.
Haha! and funny story. I recorded an intermountain segment but for some reason didn't put it in and it missed my check.
@@DIYDigitalRailroad We are here, the YT commenters, to point out your mistakes, LOL.
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Great video, Jimmy! Nice to know ConCor is still around. I model primarily HO. My all-time favorite is Athearn Blue Box kits. For new car purchases, I just stick with all the main HO companies (no real brand loyalty). I did see on ConCor's website a HO scale Conrail flat car with a U-Haul load saying Kenttucky! May have to get that one (Kentucky is my home). Have a great day!
you forgot about intermountain:)
"Micro Trains" couplers...seems to be a common theme. Sorry if I've asked this before (my "old brain" forgets sometimes)...are Kato Loco's compatible with Micro Trains couplers...and if not...how hard is it to make them so? Thanks for a great video. I've a friend that is just introducing N-scale rolling stock to the market (he was at the recent national train show). If I can get more info I'll share it. Black Rifle Coffee, Wakin' the Neighbors coffee this morning (at least for the 2nd cup).
Generally, Kato couplers will mate with those of Microtrains. But that does not mean they will run perfectly. If you plan on running Kato locomotives with Microtrain coupler equipped freight cars, then I highly recommend converting Kato locomotives to Microtrain couplers. However, if your Kato locomotives are running with Kato cars, say like in a purely Kato passenger set, then leave the Kato couplers in. They'll play together just fine.
Conversions are generally quite easy. This is especially true of many diesels. The only trouble you'll find is with older market (say like 10-15 years) equipment. Conversions for steam can become quite challenging (difficult).
My advice would be to buy rolling stock that comes factory equipped with either Microtrains couplers or Microtrains compatible couplers. If my Kato diesels will be pulling freight, I'd go ahead and convert them to Microtrain couplers to avoid future problems.
If you find an item without Microtrains compatible couplers that you simply MUST have, fear not. Coupler conversions can be "hired out" as well.
The Microtrains website has a list of which of their couplers you'll need for which locomotive.
off subject,..but i just noticed on my favorite train stores,...there are SEVERAL new N scale structures AND quite a few newer generation vehicles. Sorry, just seen that page and about screamed ,lol.