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Title: HOn30 Thomas the Tank code 80 or code 55?
Post by: Coaltronn on October 21, 2024, 09:17:53 PM
Hi,

what code n gauge track should i use for the skarloey railway hon30 line? code 55 or code 80? looking to buy peco.

 thanks!

Title: Re: HOn30 Thomas the Tank code 80 or code 55?
Post by: Chaz on October 22, 2024, 11:02:00 AM
I used code 80 for my OO9 layout.  I recommend picking up this starter track set from Peco for starting your own narrow gauge layout, it's what I used and I was really happy with the result.

https://railsofsheffield.com/products/peco-st-400-oo-9hoe-starter-track-set
Title: Re: HOn30 Thomas the Tank code 80 or code 55?
Post by: Coaltronn on October 22, 2024, 01:25:58 PM
thank you very much!

I ordered a case of (25) 3 ft code 80 peco track on ebay for 100. going to make a smaller lay out now but will maybe try my hand at dioramas or other layouts in the future. now to plan the layout!
Title: Re: HOn30 Thomas the Tank code 80 or code 55?
Post by: Chaz on October 23, 2024, 02:52:52 PM
Happy to! Please feel free to post pictures of progress in the narrow gauge modeling thread! Any other questions don't hesitate to ask.
Title: Re: HOn30 Thomas the Tank code 80 or code 55?
Post by: SNER on November 21, 2024, 03:33:51 PM
I had the same question! Now that I added Talyllyn to my Skarloey engines, running them on N Scale track is bothering me!
That same Peco starter set is available on Trainworld here in the States too. I was worried if the radius might be too tight, but I assume all the Bachmann Skarloey engines work fine on your layout.
Title: Re: HOn30 Thomas the Tank code 80 or code 55?
Post by: Coaltronn on November 22, 2024, 02:06:00 PM
I kind of wish I used set track or starter set but tonight/tomorrow ill be assembling the flex track so wish me luck.
@coltonshobbies on YouTube I'm gonna document my progress.
Title: Re: HOn30 Thomas the Tank code 80 or code 55?
Post by: Chaz on November 22, 2024, 03:07:45 PM
Quote from: SNER on November 21, 2024, 03:33:51 PMI had the same question! Now that I added Talyllyn to my Skarloey engines, running them on N Scale track is bothering me!
That same Peco starter set is available on Trainworld here in the States too. I was worried if the radius might be too tight, but I assume all the Bachmann Skarloey engines work fine on your layout.

They do, I'll be posting updated pictures in the narrow gauge modeling thread shortly once I get my Talyllyn/Skarloey review done.  All the OO9 models I've purchased, including customs have ran on the code 80 track with no issue. :)