You've already learned the most important part of model trains- enjoy what you do where you can. As long as your happy, it's all good.

Such infectious joy! My Mom just got her first N train set and we're setting up tomorrow. If we get half the happiness out of it that you do we're in great shape!

It's great to see you get joy out of watching a train go around an oval. I need to get back working on my n gauge layout.

Found this channel last week, and have been binge watching! Your old layout was great, and has inspired me to start my own 00 layout, glad to see you're going to be making a new layout mate, even with your current boat situation, since this channel is great.

Glad to see your trains back, I always look forward to a new video from you.

How great! I am working on a camper van as a living space and I really want a train around the room. I have three meters to play with, so I can have a couple of fun elements. I haven’t used n scale, and you’ve not only given me some ideas, you’ve given me the courage to try them! I just soldered for the first time putting my electrical system in, so I was tickled to see you just as giddy as I! Thanks!

Welcome to N gauge! Glad to see the trains have made it on to the boat. N gauge is ideal for those small spaces and even if you can't find space for a smaller oval layout you can still build a decent end-to-end layout on a simple shelf. My first N gauge layout was 7 feet long by just 8 inches wide. A simple country station, small goods yard and 3 road fiddle yard hidden behind that. Now with DCC you can make everything automated, from your points to your trains, and run it all from a laptop/pad/phone or have it completely automated so you can just sit back and watch the trains come and go. DMU's are ideal for smaller layouts as they can run in either direction without the need to turn around. All the best. Mike.

Graham Farish 379-480 is the product code for the n gauge power clip that is compatible with your controller (Graham Farish is N gauge Bachmann), not that you need it now with your soldering. Good choice going with the Schools class loco Southern is my favorite steam era company.

Fantastic Dan, the detail looks excellent!! Will be great on the boat!!!!

Brilliant start! Well done........I very often thought about changing from 00 to N. But I have a lifetime of 00 stock AND my eyes are getting worse! I applaud your first efforts. Keep it up, and good luck with the progress. Cheers, Bob.

Ah....the wonder and joy of model railroading. Rail on brother!

Nice to see another n gauge noob and all the better you film it 👍 I’ve a small 1m x 0.6m layout double loop with three small sidings which does give some flexibility with movements. Look forward to seeing more

I got the N gauge Thomas and Percy from Japan. Incredible little models. Look great on any layout.

Great work mate, I just pulled up our HO layout to start again.

I used to do 00 but i had limitations as to size as my house isn't big enough for the plans i have for the future so i sold the lot and now am looking to go into N class as i can save space and build big i live in Rugby and i want to remake the railway as it was in the 40s in the industrial part of rugby i have found the original plans so it will be a massive undertaking as there will be at least 50 to 80 points to install and figure out how to operate i will be using a computer to run it in the end as i would not have enough hands to change the points manually it will take a few years to build obviously and a lot of dosh points aint cheap so watching channels like yours helps me greatly the more information i amass the better for me so looking forward to watch you progress .ps i have subscribed like and clicked the bell .

Very Nice Dan.....Its a great start and i look forward to more progress..Ade

Nice to see a train running again , plans sound good but have you ever considered having a small terminus station in the middle instead - of corse this means you can’t run trains through the station but it could be a fun idea. Either way sure you’ll do something great with the space. All the best

You seem to have made a flying start with this new layout. I have no doubt you will overtake from where my layout (which is crawling along) is at pretty soon.

Very good video.Enjoy it thanks

What a brilliant idea at the end there. How you made the wagon loads with out making loads of mess is a great idea that most modellers won't have thought about doing. Looking forward to seeing the progress

You might consider getting the Peco books such as plans for small layouts - They have very tight curves which modern locos cannot handle but they are full of ideas you can pinch for your layout. In your position I think I would consider a guitar-case layout, two long narrow trays each about an inch or so deep hinged like a guitar case so when it is folded up it is a long (probably 4-5 foot) but narrow (say 2 feet) box with the delicate track on the inside. That way you have the fewest tracks to connect together (at the ends) but you can have nice gentle end curves. You may need a carpenter's help making the case.

You live on a boat you lucky sod. Great video. I was quite shocked at how detailed the n gauge models are.

Well, on an area basis you can get four times more into the same space as you can with OO/HO. It's a good way to go if you want to show a train in context with larger landscape. BobUK.

I Love Workin on N Gauge Even though I Also have Ho as well I know 3 things In model Rail road that Everybody Knows 1. Don’t Rush it. The more you rush it it won’t work when rushed . 2.TAKE YOUR TIME When Working on the Layout. 3. Take Pride In your Model Railroading 4. You Want to Spend your Money Spend it Model Rail roading instead of Goin to a Bar instead. My wife and I come home then I head to My Layout when working on it LOOK it Over it will come to ya.

great vid! I'm thinking of going into n gauge (maybe) because of price, variety and because i NEED a model of a northern rail class 150!

Hi Dan, so glad to see you up and running. And now with N gauge. Welcome to the club! I can appreciate you want to keep it simple, however may I suggest a large dividing wall across the middle, so you see the train enter the scene, stop at a station, maybe?? Then ride on. Around the back you may consider two or three lanes for an of scene fiddle yard. Doesn’t have to be complicated, but it gives the train a sense of journey. Obviously it’s your choice just food for thought. Ive recently started my new layout if you fancy a look. ‘Piccadilly Model Railway’ on Facebook.

Since you are doing the N gauge, I wonder if you could do a rail around the top of your walls. Maybe a foot from the ceiling you could see the trains but they would be out the way for everyday moving about.

I enjoyed seeing around your beautiful boat, I build vans for people to live in.. maybe I can build a train layout in a van? haha. enjoy your vids, William

I have a full length N gauge shinkansen station with full length trains on my 2metre long diorama! Would need twice that much in OO gauge! I also run 6ft by 4ft temporary layouts on my double bed with full length trains that dont even chase their tails! Thank god for N gauge!

My Ho is Good for Now Now working on My N scale when Working on N Scale it’s Worth it Trust me. I Hear People Whinning about a Certain Brand For the Record if You want to Start N Scale Do your Homework on What Brand of N Scale you want I Can’t tell ya it’s up to you on What you want I am Happy with Bachmann and I am Happy with it.

Hi your N gauge trains and layout plans look very interesting. I'm trying to get into N gauge but having real problems finding a starter kit in N gauge and was wondering if you might be able to point me in the right direction? Thanks Si

I wish mine was n gauge, good luck with it all

When Modeling N Gauge Model Slowly A Small Reminder It’s Never Done By any means.I model N gauge as well My wife as well I am Running 3 Lines it is a Large layout. Still NEVER DONE.instead of going to a Bar I am Spending in Model Railroading It’s Worth it!

U live on a boat what kind awesome video by the way I love n scale

What brand train set are you using ?

Very good

Great start Dan. With me being from the U.S. is double O (OO) the same as HO in the states? With the smaller N gauge i can think of all the possibilities of running your layout (over time of course) all around the inside of Able's Ark. I think it will be a great way to spend the winters nights next to the fire. Also, use this winter to try snd figure out a way to put the old OO on the roof next spring. That would be way cool. Great job Dan

Im just getting started in n gauge coming over from 5 years from 00 any tips?

So, hopefully I can get a very straight answer. Does N Scale in England mean the same N Scale in the US? Id like to Run American and British locos on the same layout.

Great Dan. I love your videos. It’s just sad that there aren’t many videos being uploaded at the moment. I’d love to see you build a nice model railway in n gauge on a board. Maybe that could be a small series. I’ve got a series on my channel on how to build a model railway for beginners from start to finish. Hope this helps

Not to worry Bout getting the layout done it will get done will you say when it is done. I myself just Am an N Scaler myself had 2 4x8’s But 1 Board was too Bad got rid of it got a New Board Built grassed tracks are down I am running 3 lines I have 6 Engines.Don’t worry of the Layout take pride in it.some have L shape layouts.word of Advise love what you do and do it well. I do.if and when it might it may get Bigger. Love you hobby don’t sweat it.

Greetings from the US. Getting into n Gauge myself and have a passion for British Steam in the 1950s so almost everything I need will have to come from online overseas. Can you recommend any brands or online retailers that have good quality and prices?

Here’s one thing to Remember once you Go N Scale or gauge trust me it will be Great to get into I am Not sorry for goin N Scale or gauge.

Very interesting

👍👍👍keep chugging along

I have (75) N-Gauge locos all brand new in their blister packs , mounted on tracks , I'm selling as a job lot at £4.50 each if any ones interested let me know , they were part of my fathers collecting habits . Also have loads of 1:43 military tanks , ww2 to modern day planes & fighter jets . I'm in Farnborough hampshire , can post uk only .

When it doubt go to Many Train shows if as well head to a Train shop.or check out videos on phone.

Have you seen NCBgricer Chanel he has his layout tipping coal down to the canal.

Are you an N gauge modeller? If so what type of track are you using, and are you following a track plan?

could you say you were oval the moon???

ps: I am interested in ‘accents’ - where are you from? (I guess, N.Wales towards Wrexham). Thanks.

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i dont know how you like building them Metcalfe kits. I despise them with a passion.

Hi Dan Welcome to N Gauge I have subscribe to your channel and looking forward to seeing your early videos. Colin

Please review dempster trains and subscribe I love your channel

Oh, I've got to say that Dapol School was very noisy...

Half of the video was OO

interesting points ,if anyone else wants to uncover how to build a model railroad layout and scenery try Megarno Railroad Membership Magician (just google it ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my work buddy got amazing success with it.