N scale locomotives are available separately in a wide variety of road names and types. Major manufactures of N Scale engines are Atlas, Bachman, Lifelike, Model Power and Athearn.
There are some features you should be looking for in an N scale locomotive to ensure that you achieve satisfactory performance. Some manufactures have developed special motors which allow the train to move along at realistic speeds. Some motors run too fast, causing the locomotive to move along at unrealistically high speeds.
A flywheel should also be part of the features listed. Flywheels allow the locomotive to come gradually to a stop, like a real train engine. Better engines will have two, preferably brass.
Another feature to look for in a good n scale locomotive is all wheel drive. Some N scale engines only have half the wheels pulling and rely on a rubber gripper wheel to provide traction. All wheel drive ensures that the engine will be able to pull cars up slopes and around curves effectively.
Repair parts may also be a consideration when you are shopping for an n scale locomotive. Some manufacturers make available motors, brushes, and other parts allowing the engine to be repaired. Some manufacturers require that the engine be returned to them for repair. If the return is made during the time the warranty is in place, usually the engine is repaired or replaced free, provided the problem was caused by faulty manufacturing.
A good n scale locomotive is an investment in your railroad and a good one can last many years if properly cared for. A cheap n scale engine will result in unsatisfactory operation. Back To N Gauge Trains - Model Railroading In N Scale
Bachman - Lifelike N Scale Electric EZ Track Model Train Sets
One of the best ways to get started in the model train hobby is with an electric train set. Usually the toy train set will contain everything you need to get started. N model trains are easy to set up and don't take up a lot of space.
Bachman train sets are the most common sets available. Bachman has been manufacturing electric toy trains for many years. Bachman train sets will contain a power pack, EZ Track, a locomotive, and several cars. In some cases some accessories will also be included. The track included with Bachman train sets will be EZ Track. This track makes set up for the train set very quick and easy. Not like the days of snap track which was hard to set up, came apart, and broke very easily.
Bachman electric train sets are fun and easy to use. EZ track is included in each of theses train sets making set up fast and easy. N Scale train sets are small compact, allowing you to set up a train set in as little as a 25 inch diameter area. These model train sets are so cool you may want one in every room of your house! Bachman train sets are available in a wide variety of road names and themes.
Lifelike also manufactures a number of train sets. Most sets include their new N scale Power-Lock track which, like EZ Track, is quick and easy to set up. Power-Loc has it's own coupling system, so is incompatible with EZ Track. Explorer N Scale Electric Train Set
N gauge railroading is increasing in popularity each year. An n scale model railroad looks pretty cool when it is running, the diminutive size of the trains and accessories sure to catch a lot of inquisitive looks.
At 1:44 scale, an n scale model railroad doesn’t need to take up a lot of space. A small layout can be built in a twenty four diameter circle. Human figures are about ½ inch in N gauge.
Two layout ideas for N scale would be a glass topped bar or coffee table. The table or bar needs to be designed so the inside measurement is about twenty five inches, and the glass top should be easily lifted for track maintenance and to be able to get to the trains in case of derailment.
N Scale railroading became easier with the advent of pre-mounted track. Bachman and Lifelike both make their own versions of this track and it has revolutionized n scale model railroading. The track is mounted directly to the road bed pieces which are coupled together. An n gauge train can be up and running in a very short time with this track. It can be assembled on carpet, a table, or just about any flat surface.
An n scale model railroad can be exciting and can be set up just about any where. Set one up in the family room, living room, or near your entertainment area. N scale railroading is flexible and fun. N Scale Track
Science Of Flight Paper Airplane Gliders
These 15 Assorted Jet Fighters are Excellent Paper Airplane Gliders from Whitewings' History of Jet Fighters Series.
FEATURES:
Easy to assemble!
Excellent flying performance.
The paper gliders are within this assortment of jet fighters include:
-Racer 532 Dragonfly.
-Racer 533 Sparrowhawk.
-Racer 534 Heron.
-TriLinear 704.
-TriLinear 705.
-Messerschmitt Me-262.
-De Havilland Vampire.
-Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star.
-North American F-86 Sabre.
-McDonnel Douglas F-4 Phantom II.
-Hawker Siddeley Harrier.
-McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle.
-General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon.
-Dassault Mirage 2000.
-Lockheed F-22.
Pre-printed on durable paper board.
Catch the right air current and keep your plane aloft for many seconds. Hand or catapult launch (catapult included). Coat the paper planes with lacquer to make them water resistant. 68 page instruction booklet provides assembly, flight, and design directions. Guidelines also provided for Whitewings competition.
INCLUDES:
15 Assorted Jet Fighters Paper Airplanes.
REQUIRES:
Assembly
Clear, Fast Drying Glue
Scissors
Ruler
Hobby Knife
Awl
Straight Pin
These 15 Assorted Paper Glider Airplanes is a Reserved Edition from Whitewing's Future of Flight Series.
FEATURES:
Assembly kit for 15 models:
-Racer 524 Blue Jay
-Racer 525 Sparrow
-Racer 526 King Fisher
-Canard
-Tailless Plane
-Delta Plane
-Circular Wing Canard
-Oblique Wing Plane
-Pair Plane
-Ring Wing Canard
-Tandem Plane
-Multi-Tandem Plane
-Asymmetrical Wing Plane
-Panorama Plane
-Northrop B-2 Stealth Bomber
Catch the right air current and keep your plane aloft for many seconds. Hand or catapult launch (catapult included). Coat the paper planes with lacquer to make them water resistant. 68 page instruciton booklet provides assembly, flight, and design directions. Guidelines also provided for Whitewings competition.
INCLUDES:
15 Assorted Future of Flight Paper Planes
REQUIRES:
Assembly
Clear, Fast Drying Glue
Scissors
Ruler
Hobby Knife
Table Knife
Clips or Clothespins
Tweezers
Thin & Light Paper
Assemble A Variety of Historic Fighter Aircraft with this Paper and Balsa Gliders Modeling Kit from AG Industries' Whitewings Boeing Collectible Edition.
Suitable for Age 8 and Older.
FEATURES:
"World's best flight performance paper gliders."
When properly tuned and under good conditions, these gliders are capable of catching thermals and gaining altitudes equal to the clouds, for unbelievably long flights (up to 300 yards)!
Create the flowing 3 gliders with this kit:
-F-15E Strike Eagle
- F-86 Sabre Jet
-F-4 Phantom II
Perforated and pre-decorated paperboard parts.
A pre-cut balsa fuselage.
Catapult or hand launch.
Step-by-step, illustrated assembly guide.
INCLUDES:
(3) Gliders
(1) Catapult Launcher
REQUIRES:
Assembly
Clear, Fast Drying Glue
SPECS:
Length: from 8" to 9"
This Whitewings Wright Flyer Serves as the 100th Anniversary of Flight. This is a paper and balsa model of the famous Wright Flyer. Suitable for Age 8 and Older. FEATURES: This kit features a Whitewings airplane known for it's excellent flying characteristics as well as a historical review of man's first in flight. Designed to fly and easy to build! This is a bi-plane. Balsa fuselage. Pre-cut Kent paper parts. Time aloft is approximated at 12 seconds. Clear lacquer can be sprayed onto your plane to make the plane sturdy as well as waterproof. 2-player games can be played: "Time Aloft" and "Target Shooting" (rules and regulations are provided). The Wright brothers historical review. Flight and Tuning manual. Detailed, illustrated instructions. INCLUDES: One Wright Flyer Paper/Balsa Glider REQUIRES: Assembly Clear, Fast Drying Glue SPECS: Length: 6.875" (174.55mm) Height: 2.185" (55.55mm) Wingspan: 10.125" (257.00mm)
This is the Air Force One Paper Glider Plane from A.G. Industries.
Suitable for Ages 8 and Up.
FEATURES:
Colorful paper and balsa plane with accurate four-color graphics. Perfect for the younger pilot. Launch by hand or catapult (not included). Includes informative booklet describing the special aspects of Air Force One. Realistic looking. Easy to assemble-no tools required. Includes instructions.
INCLUDES:
One Air Force One Paper Glider Plane.
REQUIRES:
Assembly
COMMENTS:
Finished size specifications are not provided by the manufacturer
Relive Lindbergh's Dream with Whitewings' "Spirit of St. Louis" Pre-Cut
Paper and Balsa Glider by AG Industries.
Suitable for Age 8 and Older.
FEATURES:
Designed to fly and easy to build!
Balsa fuselage.
Pre-cut Kent paper parts.
Time aloft is approximated at 33.3 seconds.
Clear lacquer can be sprayed onto your plane to make the plane
sturdy as well as waterproof. 2-player games can be played: "Time Aloft" and "Target Shooting"(rules and regulations are provided). Spirit of St. Louis historical review. Detailed, illustrated instructions.
INCLUDES:
One Spirit of St. Louis Paper/Balsa Glider
One Catapult Launcher
REQUIRES:
Assembly
Clear, Fast Drying Glue
SPECS:
Length: 8.750" (222.01mm)
Height: 2.291" (58.20mm)
Wingspan: 9.685" (246.02mm)
Whitewings Paper Gliders and Paper Model Airplanes
The Whitewings Series of paper model airplanes and paper gliders are fun and easy to build and fly. Historical airplanes like the Spirit of St. Louis and the Wright Flyer are included in this excellent series.
Build 'N Show a General Dynamics F-16a Fighting Falcon US/NATO High Technology Jet Fighter with this Non-Flying Scale Balsa Display Model Kit from Guillow's.
Guillow Easy Build-By-Number balsa wood airplane model kits are fun to build!
Model Building Suitable for Ages 14 and Older.
FEATURES:
Easy to assemble!
Display as a skeleton model or as tissue covered (included) and decorated.
Pre-cut to shape parts on die-cut balsa sheets.
Balsa strip stock.
Wire for landing gear.
Vacuum formed plastic parts including wheels and nose.
Vacuum formed plastic bubble canopy.
Colorful decal sheet.
Main landing gear doors.
Dummy arresting gear.
Sidewinder and Phoenix missiles.
Optional auxillary fuel tank.
Clay for balancing the model.
Step-by-step instructions and related photos clearly show how to assemble this stunning display piece!
Detailed plans.
INCLUDES:
One F-16a Fighting Falcon
REQUIRES:
Assembly
Workboard (Flat Surface)
Transparent Film (Saran Wrap) Elmer's Glue-All or Balsa Wood Cement
Plastic Cement
T-Pins or Common Pins
Hobby Knife
Miscellaneous Tools (Refer to Instructions)
SPECS:
Approx. Scale: 1:30
Wingspan: 12-1/8" (30.80cm)
Length: 18-1/2" (45.99cm
This is a Build 'N Show McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle Non-Flying Scale Balsa Display Model Kit from Guillow's.
Guillow Easy Build-By-Number balsa wood airplane model kits are fun to build!
Guillow Easy Build-By-Number balsa wood airplane model kits are fun to build!
Model Building Suitable for Ages 14 and Older.
FEATURES:
Easy to assemble!
Display as a skeleton model or as tissue covered (included) and decorated.
Pre-cut to shape parts on die-cut balsa sheets.
Balsa strip stock.
Wire for landing gear.
Vacuum formed plastic parts including wheels and nose.
Vacuum formed plastic bubble canopy.
Colorful decal sheet.
Clay for balancing the model.
Step-by-step instructions and related photos clearly show how to assemble this stunning display piece!
Detailed plans.
INCLUDES:
One F-15 Eagle Model Kit.
REQUIRES:
Assembly
Workboard (Flat Surface) Transparent Film (Saran Wra
p) Elmer's Glue-All or Balsa Wood Cement
Plastic Cement
T-Pins or Common Pins
Hobby Knife
Miscellaneous Tools (Refer to Instructions)
SPECS:
Approx. Scale: 1/40
Wingspan: 12-3/4" (32.4cm)
Length: 18-5/8" (47.3cm)
Build a Scale Rubber Powered Junkers JU 87-B Stuka German WWII Dive Bomber with this Balsa Construction Kit from Guillow's.
Guillow Easy Build-By-Number rubber band powered balsa wood airplane model kits are fun to build and fly!
Scale Model Suitable for Ages 10 and Older.
FEATURES:
Most popular, easy building kit!
Authentic scale flying model.
Balsa and tissue construciton.
Light vacuum formed parts such as nose cowl, bubble canopy and small external details.
Genuine decal set.
Scale plastic main wheels (where required).
Rubber motor band.
Plastic propeller.
Plastic thrust bearing.
Wire propeller shaft.
Covering tissue.
Razor sharp die-cut balsa parts and a generous amount of strip stock.
Accurate scale plan and illustrated step-by-step model building booklet.
INCLUDES:
One Aircraft Model
REQUIRES:
Assembly
White Glue
Dope
Workboard
Common Pins
Hobby Knife
Refer to Instructions for Other Needed Tools
SPECS:
Wingspan: 16-1/2" (41.91cm)
COMMENTS:
This model can be adapted for gas powered Tether Control Flying with a Cox .010 engine--complete instructions included. No motor or materials supplied.
Assemble a Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe Japanese World War II Floatplane with this authentic scale Rubber Powered flying balsa model kit from Guillow's.
Guillow Easy Build-By-Number rubber band powered balsa wood airplane model kits are fun to build and fly!
Scale model for adult collectors.
FEATURES:
Authentic scale airplane.
Rubber powered (rubber band included).
Light vacuum formed parts such as nose cowl, bubble canopy, and small external details.
Genuine decal set.
Scale plastic main wheels (where required).
Plastic propeller.
Plastic thrust bearing.
Wire propeller shaft.
Covering tissue.
Razor sharp die-cut balsa parts and generous quantity of strip stock.
Accurate scale plan and illustrated step-by-step model building booklet.
INCLUDES:
One Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe Floatplane
REQUIRES:
Assembly
White Glue
Dope
Workboard
Common Pins
Hobby Knife
SPECS:
Wingspan: 16-1/2" (41.91cm)
COMMENTS:
Model can be adapted for gas powered Tether Control Flying with a Cox .010 engine--complete instructions included. No motor or materials supplied.
Assemble a Hawker Mk-I Hurricane World War II "Battle of Britain" Fighter with this authentic Scale Rubber Powered Flying balsa model kit from Guillow's. Scale model for adult collectors.
Guillow Easy Build-By-Number rubber band powered balsa wood airplane model kits are fun to build and fly!
FEATURES:
Authentic scale airplane.
Rubber powered (rubber band included).
Light vacuum formed parts such as nose cowl, bubble canopy, and small external details.
Genuine decal set.
Scale plastic main wheels (where required).
Plastic propeller.
Plastic thrust bearing.
Wire propeller shaft.
Covering tissue.
Razor sharp die-cut balsa parts and generous quantity of strip stock.
Accurate scale plan and illustrated step-by-step model building booklet.
INCLUDES:
One Hawker Mk-I Hurricane Airplane
REQUIRES:
Assembly
White Glue
Dope
Workboard
Common Pins
Hobby Knife
SPECS:
Wingspan: 16-1/2" (41.91cm)
COMMENTS:
Model can be adapted for gas powered Tether Control Flying with a Cox .010 engine--complete instructions included. No motor or materials supplied
Assemble a Focke-Wulf FW-190 German Luftwaffe World War II Fighter-Interceptor with this authentic Scale Rubber Powered flying balsa model kit from Guillow's. Scale model for adult collectors.
Guillow Easy Build-By-Number rubber band powered balsa wood airplane model kits are fun to build and fly!
FEATURES:
Authentic scale airplane.
Rubber powered (rubber band included).
Light vacuum formed parts such as nose cowl, bubble canopy, and small external details.
Genuine decal set.
Scale plastic main wheels (where required).
Plastic propeller.
Plastic thrust bearing.
Wire propeller shaft.
Covering tissue.
Razor sharp die-cut balsa parts and generous quantity of strip stock.
Accurate scale plan and illustrated step-by-step model building booklet.
INCLUDES:
One Focke-Wulf FW-190 Airplane
REQUIRES:
Assembly
White Glue
Dope
Workboard
Common Pins
Hobby Knife
SPECS:
Wingspan: 16-1/2" (41.91cm)
COMMENTS:
Model can be adapted for gas powered Tether Control Flying with a Cox .010 engine--complete instructions included. No motor or materials supplied.
Assemble a Grumman F6F Hellcat US Navy World War II Carrier Fighter with this authentic scale Rubber band Powered flying balsa model kit from Guillow's. Scale model for adult collectors.
Guillow Easy Build-By-Number rubber band powered balsa wood airplane model kits are fun to build and fly
FEATURES:
Authentic scale airplane.
Rubber powered (rubber band included).
Light vacuum formed parts such as nose cowl, bubble canopy, and small external details.
Genuine decal set.
Scale plastic main wheels (where required).
Plastic propeller.
Plastic thrust bearing.
Wire propeller shaft.
Covering tissue.
Razor sharp die-cut balsa parts and generous quantity of strip stock.
Accurate scale plan and illustrated step-by-step model building booklet.
INCLUDES:
One Grumman F6F Hellcat Airplane
REQUIRES:
Assembly
White Glue
Dope
Workboard
Common Pins
Hobby Knife
SPECS:
Wingspan: 16-1/2" (41.91cm)
COMMENTS:
Model can be adapted for gas powered Tether Control Flying with a Cox .010 engine--complete instructions included. No motor or materials supplied. Back to Balsa Model Airplane Kits
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