So we are going N again, i did say in the past N was a little too small for me didn't i? So whats changed. Well maybe i was a little harsh. I tried N gauge over 20 years ago in a brief interlude between various 00 gauge monstrosities and didn't like it so that has made me prejudiced. However the standard of stock has improved over the years, when i had a close look at some N gauge locos a few weeks ago i was pleasantly surprised. When i got my 4-Cep unit yesterday i was delighted. It runs really well on the Eskalon layout, better than the HOe fleet to be honest.
The plan is now to carefully pack away everything that can't be used (rolling stock, buildings, some of the trees) and then plan how to adapt the Eskalon layout to the new as-yet-unnamed new layout. Some sidings may be modified as they will not need to adhere to HO clearances anymore though the main loop will remain compatible with the HOe locos as it will be needed to give them decent runs. Then some more N gauge rolling stock will be needed, i am going for a Southern Region layout set in the mid-70s. Luckily a new Class 33 model is due out soon...
