Evaluation of Model Train Manufacturers

winger · 08-27-2007, 08:32 PM

I joined the forum last night so I don't know my way around too well. I am going to begin with model railroading, probably N gauge because of space considerations, but have not bought anything yet. I don't really know what to base my buying decisions on. What I really would like to know if there is anywhere in this forum that discusses the quality of the different manufacturers. Are the Kato locos superior to the Bachman or vice versa, and what about other brands that don't seem to get as much attention. I guess what I am really looking for is a Consumer Reports of train manufactures. If anyone knows of somewhere on this site or some other, or even has his own recommendations I would appreciate the help.

Thanks,
winger

**MasonJar** · 08-28-2007, 02:41 PM

Winger,

Welcome to The Gauge.

To answer your question, we do have a products review forum, and we also have a good search tool that may allow you to find previous posts about members' experiences with a variety of items.

If you can't find anything, post a question in the Nscale forum (or wherever you think it's appropriate) for discussion. You'll find we're a pretty civilized bunch, and you should get some solid information.

Andrew

PS - If you post something, and then decide it should maybe be somewhere else, just let one of the moderators know - no harm, no foul!

Ray Marinaccio · 08-31-2007, 11:56 AM

This site may help.
N-Scale Locomotive Encyclopedia

winger · 08-31-2007, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray Marinaccio

This site may help.
N-Scale Locomotive Encyclopedia

Thanks guys, I appreciate the response. The N-Scale Locomotive Encyclopedia is exactly what I need. Now for rolling stock, track and accessories.

winger

Triplex · 09-01-2007, 11:49 AM

It's a little short on coverage of newer models, though.

08-27-2007, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
winger Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6	Evaluation of Model Train Manufacturers I joined the forum last night so I don't know my way around too well. I am going to begin with model railroading, probably N gauge because of space considerations, but have not bought anything yet. I don't really know what to base my buying decisions on. What I really would like to know if there is anywhere in this forum that discusses the quality of the different manufacturers. Are the Kato locos superior to the Bachman or vice versa, and what about other brands that don't seem to get as much attention. I guess what I am really looking for is a Consumer Reports of train manufactures. If anyone knows of somewhere on this site or some other, or even has his own recommendations I would appreciate the help. Thanks, winger

08-28-2007, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
MasonJar It's not rocket surgery The Gauge Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 6,668	Winger, Welcome to The Gauge. To answer your question, we do have a products review forum, and we also have a good search tool that may allow you to find previous posts about members' experiences with a variety of items. If you can't find anything, post a question in the Nscale forum (or wherever you think it's appropriate) for discussion. You'll find we're a pretty civilized bunch, and you should get some solid information. Andrew PS - If you post something, and then decide it should maybe be somewhere else, just let one of the moderators know - no harm, no foul! __________________ Check out The Gauge's Modular Layout Forum Questions? Visit The Academy at The Gauge for all kinds of How-To's Planning a layout? Try the Givens and Druthers form

08-31-2007, 11:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ray Marinaccio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dewey Az. Posts: 2,160	This site may help. N-Scale Locomotive Encyclopedia __________________ Ray

09-01-2007, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Triplex Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,676	It's a little short on coverage of newer models, though. __________________ Fan of Conrail... also transition-era PRR, 70s Santa Fe, BN and SP, 70s-80s eastern CN, pre-merger-era UP, heavy electric operations in general, modern EFVM and Brazilian railroads in general... why bother trying to list them all?

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