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NN Scale (1:160)Intermediate
Modeling Great Northern Railway in N Scale
N scale Great Northern captures mountain railroading from the northern tier. Model Marias Pass or the Cascade Tunnel operations.
Scale Ratio
1:160
9mm gauge
Space Needed
Compact
Recommended Era
Transition Era
Key Equipment
5
Recommended items
Why Model Great Northern in N Scale?
N scale makes GN's mountain operations practical. The dramatic scenery of Montana and Washington translates well. Unit grain trains are achievable.
Recommended Equipment
Locomotive
F7 Empire Builder
Orange diesels
Locomotive
S-2 Northern
Steam power
Passenger Car
Empire Builder Cars
Streamlined equipment
Freight Car
Grain Hoppers
Unit train service
Freight Car
Boxcars
Big Sky Blue scheme
Modeling Tips for Great Northern
1
The Big Sky Blue scheme is distinctive and eye-catching
2
Empire Builder consists include dome and observation cars
3
Mountain operations through Marias Pass require helpers
4
SD45s were common GN second-generation power
5
Ore dock operations near Lake Superior make interesting themes
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All N Plans2x4 ft
2x4 N Scale Starter Layout
Perfect for apartments and small spaces! This compact 2x4 N scale layout packs in a complete railroad with passing siding and industry on a desk-sized footprint.
4x6 ft
4x6 N Scale Branch Line
Capture the charm of a rural branch line on this medium-sized N scale layout. Features a main town, several industries, and point-to-point operation with a staging yard.
2x4 ft (Coffee Table)
N Scale Coffee Table Layout
A stunning display piece that doubles as furniture! This 2x4 coffee table layout features a continuous loop through mountains and a small town, all under glass.