Some years ago I gave N Gauge a go Tyslio with a small British themed layout and I actually started to build a scratchbuilt tank engine body on a Farish 0-6-0 chassis, - only I gave up before I completed it. Far too tiny for this woman I'm afraid.
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That was an awfully good score though being able to buy that N Gauge collection. Model railways are a good and creative hobby only I would hate to be trying to start off from nothing these days with the way prices are for things.
Northern Jane, - I love steam
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There is a very active model engineering society in the next town with a huge outdoor dual gauge 5 inch/7&1/4 inch railway laid out through a public reserve. When I was more well and could still drive I would go to their open days which were great fun. The only steam experience I've had myself is with basic '0' Gauge locos and then only briefly which is something I regret. (Come on girl, pull yourself together, - no regrets now....)