N Scale Sodor Layout, Scenery, Buildings, and other layout ideas.

[and_salv]

Hello everyone! I'm brand new to this so forgive me if I say incoherent stuff lol. I have much to learn. So, with the release of Bachmann's new N scale Thomas and Friends line, I decided that I want to make an N scale Sodor layout. I wish it could have been an HO scale on as I have a collection going already, but I just don't have enough space for one. Either way, I'm super excited for it! I should be getting my Thomas set soon. So, I've dedicated a 3' x 4.5' area for my layout and I already have the table for it. Do you guys think it's a good size to start with? I could possibly add some more later on. Also, given that there are no Bachmann buildings in N scale yet, I was wondering if any of ya'll had any ideas for this. Any kits that could be modified or where I could find information on how to scratch-build my own. Again, I'm new to this so I don't know much. If anybody has ideas or suggestions for making a Sodor layout in N scale, feel free to share for everyone. Thank you all!

[Chaz]

Hi there, welcome to the forum.  I saw your earlier post and I forgot to respond before posting my review, sorry about that.

Anyways, I think 3 x 4.5' is a pretty decent size for an N scale layout since the models are already fairly small and you would have plenty to work with, or even expand on in the future if you would like.  For buildings, I personally recommend checking out the Graham Farish Scenecraft buildings from Bachmann UK as there are some decent options if you want to do a Thomas-themed N gauge layout. 

https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/buildings-and-people-n/graham-farish-scenecraft/

If you still want building kits, one personal recomendation I have are the Peco ones as these are made in excellent quality:

https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/buildings-and-people-n/peco-lineside-kits-n/

Hope this helps give you some ideas.

[and_salv]

Hi there, welcome to the forum.  I saw your earlier post and I forgot to respond before posting my review, sorry about that.

Anyways, I think 3 x 4.5' is a pretty decent size for an N scale layout since the models are already fairly small and you would have plenty to work with, or even expand on in the future if you would like.  For buildings, I personally recommend checking out the Graham Farish Scenecraft buildings from Bachmann UK as there are some decent options if you want to do a Thomas-themed N gauge layout. 

https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/buildings-and-people-n/graham-farish-scenecraft/

If you still want building kits, one personal recomendation I have are the Peco ones as these are made in excellent quality:

https://www.modelrailwaysdirect.co.uk/buildings-and-people-n/peco-lineside-kits-n/

Hope this helps give you some ideas.

Something like this is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much, these will really help give the layout that Thomas feel.

Do you know if they have any roundhouse similar to tidmouth sheds?

[TerencetheTractor525]

It is wonderful to see more modelers who are interested in recreating locations from Sodor!

For an N Tidmouth Sheds, I would recommend the Heljan 6-Stall Roundhouse & Turntable, as the shape & size of both are very similar to what is seen on screen:





What other locations do you hope to implement into the layout? I can certainly help with finding more specific buildings for it
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[Rodimus Supreme]

I just found this website today.

https://www.metcalfemodels.com/

They have HO/OO Scale and N Scale. Also, panels to build your own buildings and other structures from.

[and_salv]

It is wonderful to see more modelers who are interested in recreating locations from Sodor!

For an N Tidmouth Sheds, I would recommend the Heljan 6-Stall Roundhouse & Turntable, as the shape & size of both are very similar to what is seen on screen:





What other locations do you hope to implement into the layout? I can certainly help with finding more specific buildings for it
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Thanks! These look really nice and they really are very similar. Hopefully, I'll get them soon. I'm also wanting to implement Knapford and maybe even a small area dedicated to Brendam docks. Any ideas for that? Thank you, I really appreciate it!

[and_salv]

I just found this website today.

https://www.metcalfemodels.com/

They have HO/OO Scale and N Scale. Also, panels to build your own buildings and other structures from.

These do look nice! Thanks!