Hi all, i do not know if this has been aired before, but are there any other modelers on hear interested in NN3 gauge, if so would it be possible to have a place to talk and share this sort of thing please?? :thankyousign:
Sean
Hi,
Is NN3 narrow gauge? If it is I'm thinking of getting the Peco NG-652 kit it's a n gauge saddle tank that runs on z gauge track but you need to get the motors from Marklin and they can be expensive.
Yeah I too would like to see a narrow gauge section if that's what you mean sorry I'm a bit newbish. Peco has got N-6.5 for narrow gauge which uses z gauge track there's a couple of kits.
Coincidently I was gonna type narrow gauge in the search thingy and I saw this thread first. :thankyousign:
Ian
Hi,
NN3 is indeed the narrow gauge for N gauge, I like Narrow gauge alot in all honesty. the Peco saddle tank kit is nice to do, I got one off a friend who mistook it for a 009 version (00 on 9MM track) the chassis units are getting harder to find, but there are locos in z gauge on EBAY that can be 'caniblised' for the job
BTW Ian, just so you have a heads up, some needle files, and a sense of humor are needed, this is the smallest kit I have come accross yet, but with a little care it comes out like a properly beautiful loco
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9OIkoLdrT0c/UfGG46AJGxI/AAAAAAAAB4w/RZOPsxM6kWw/s720/IMG_2479.JPG)
the other tank loco is in OO gauge,
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gFRlGp0JRQc/UfGHXX149RI/AAAAAAAAB44/-d_J1aTeu4M/s720/IMG_2481.JPG)
You are right that the Narrow gauge for N is on Z gauge track, AKA 6.5MM, although it is called NN3 gauge for some reason! there are the two peco kits which are British outline, also you can get a lot of American stuff in gauge.
I find the search a little confusing, so I posted here and hope if its in the wrong place the mods will move it, or tell me where it should be put.
:NGaugersRule: :NGaugersRule: :NGaugersRule: :NGaugersRule:
Sean
Use the search for Nn3.
Marklin Z gauge chassis and either Peco flexitrack or Marklin track.
Some stuff available from shapeways,Republic Locomotive Works.
Suitable donor loco chassis usually £60.00 plus as complete locos(secondhand)
Otherwise I know nowt
Is there a difference between Nn3 and Nm? Both are N gauge on Z track, and I have basic plans for a Swiss Nm layout once I finish the current one ;)
Paul
Quote from: sean Half-pint works on July 26, 2013, 10:31:41 PM
Hi,
NN3 is indeed the narrow gauge for N gauge, I like Narrow gauge alot in all honesty. the Peco saddle tank kit is nice to do, I got one off a friend who mistook it for a 009 version (00 on 9MM track) the chassis units are getting harder to find, but there are locos in z gauge on EBAY that can be 'caniblised' for the job
BTW Ian, just so you have a heads up, some needle files, and a sense of humor are needed, this is the smallest kit I have come accross yet, but with a little care it comes out like a properly beautiful loco
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9OIkoLdrT0c/UfGG46AJGxI/AAAAAAAAB4w/RZOPsxM6kWw/s720/IMG_2479.JPG)
the other tank loco is in OO gauge,
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gFRlGp0JRQc/UfGHXX149RI/AAAAAAAAB44/-d_J1aTeu4M/s720/IMG_2481.JPG)
You are right that the Narrow gauge for N is on Z gauge track, AKA 6.5MM, although it is called NN3 gauge for some reason! there are the two peco kits which are British outline, also you can get a lot of American stuff in gauge.
I find the search a little confusing, so I posted here and hope if its in the wrong place the mods will move it, or tell me where it should be put.
:NGaugersRule: :NGaugersRule: :NGaugersRule: :NGaugersRule:
Sean
That looks really interesting thanks, I need to shrink my hands I think lol. I was thinking about getting some z scale track and do a little end to end track.
Paul Nm is actually more accurate using Z gauge.
However everone seems to use Z gauge for most narrow gauge because that was all that was available at the start.
Oldman: thanks for that, I will have a look at Peco and see if I can get some Z gauge track to play with! I ordered one of the Republic loco works NN3 micro motor thingys for me to try and scratch build a little diesel shunter as a companion for the saddle tank.
Agrafarfan: I found my hands were about 4 sizes to big (I take a XXL motor bike glove!) I just used a pair of tweesers and a little gentle persuasion with a needle file or two. HTH!
Sean
Sean pm me and I will give you some ideas.
Nn3 on Willow brickworks, Hong Kong Tram motorized, Gradually cutting up my old Z gauge locos.
However I also have Zm which is Z narrow gauge.
:pmsign:
Thanks again Oldman,
the Narrow gauge I have worked with is 009, so NN3 presents a new set of challenges for me.
I will have a look at the Willow Brickworks,
Narrow gauge to Z gauge, now there is a tiny tiny model!
Sean
NN3 is "big" - NN15 is more fun ! - 15" gauge modelled in N using T gauge parts - 3mm track!
Alan
HAHA, that does sound Highly amusing! What scale does that work out as (I have half an idea forming, but i need to know the scales to work it out.)
Thanks Alan.
Sean
T is 1:450 scale
T scale track is 3mm (actually 3.1mm) so comes out as pretty much bang on 18" gauge, and looks pretty good for 15" gauge style stuff.
3MM in 1:72 is 9 inches... damn thats perfect for what I have in mind :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost: :laughabovepost:
I can see why you would say it looks amazing as both 18 and 15 inch gauge to!
Thanks for that Etched Pixels...
I'm planning to incorporate some nn3 on my layout. Can anybody tell me what the absolute steepest gradient a Marklin 0-6-0 chassis will climb hauling a couple of wagons?
Cheers.
I would try to avoid gradients in all model railway settings, but the Z gauge locos are very good chassis particularly if you get the newer 5 pole motor.
Can I also point out that I still have available my 3D printed wagons www.countyrollingstock.co.uk (http://www.countyrollingstock.co.uk)
If buying Marklin chassis try to get the 5 pole motor chassis if possible, identifiable by having lots of cogs on show on the underside of the loco. From memory the 3 pole has 2or3 cogs the 5 pole more than that.
Quote from: Formerly NtasticShop on March 28, 2016, 06:36:15 PM
I would try to avoid gradients in all model railway settings, but the Z gauge locos are very good chassis particularly if you get the newer 5 pole motor.
Can I also point out that I still have available my 3D printed wagons www.countyrollingstock.co.uk (http://www.countyrollingstock.co.uk)
If buying Marklin chassis try to get the 5 pole motor chassis if possible, identifiable by having lots of cogs on show on the underside of the loco. From memory the 3 pole has 2or3 cogs the 5 pole more than that.
Yes it's either have a steep gradient or do without I think in this case. Very helpful to know about the different marklin chassis. I had already planned on using your kits! :)