inherited some n gauge

[btp1956]

hello just a quick question
I use 00 gauge but have just inherited some n gauge form a member of the family who has passed
my question is can I use the power source I use for my 00 gauge to test the locos before I offer them for sale
I have a small amount of track but no power source I have a number of locos also wagons and coaches
kind regards brian to anybody who would answer this for me

[ntpntpntp]

Yes, OO and N use the same nominal 12V DC.  Fine for a quick check that stuff is alive! Unlikely to need to turn the knob up all the way though!

[btp1956]

hi nick thank-you so much for your quick reply I will have a go at checking them tomorrow
I might offer them on the n'porium once checked out
kind regards brian

[longbow]

I'd use a low speed setting and start with a short dab of power just in case there's a problem - an OO controller may have a higher safety cut-out threshold than one built for N.   

[Newportnobby]

Wouldn't the better idea be to keep the N gauge and sell the 00?

Just so you know, you will need to make 10 posts before you get access to the N'porium.
It's part of the 

[btp1956]

cheers newportnobby
im interested in all locos so I will have a chat around the forums
I might be tempted to keep some
but I have a large collection of 00 gauge
thanks for your imput kind regards  brian

[Newportnobby]

I was just joshing really (or was I? )
It would be nice to keep a memento of your family member and think of all you could run in the same space as your 00.
So sorry the N gauge came to you like it did

[CarriageShed]

It would be nice to keep a memento of your family member and think of all you could run in the same space as your 00.

That's a good point. Although I model N Gauge, I have an OO loco and wagon supplied from the collection of a now-gone family friend. I bought a small plinth and a bit of track and have it sitting on that on a shelf in the railway room.