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ATSF
NN Scale (1:160)Beginner Friendly
Modeling Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in N Scale
N scale Santa Fe captures the romance of southwestern railroading. Run the Super Chief through desert scenery or model the Transcon's busy freight operations.
Scale Ratio
1:160
9mm gauge
Space Needed
Compact
Recommended Era
Super Fleet Era
Key Equipment
5
Recommended items
Why Model Santa Fe in N Scale?
N scale allows modeling Santa Fe's vast territory. Desert scenery is easy to model, and Kato's excellent Warbonnet equipment provides a solid foundation.
Recommended Equipment
Locomotive
F7 Warbonnet
Classic passenger power
Locomotive
SD75M
Super Fleet power
Passenger Car
Hi-Level Cars
El Capitan equipment
Freight Car
Covered Hoppers
Grain traffic
Freight Car
TOFC Flats
Piggyback service
Modeling Tips for Santa Fe
1
The Warbonnet scheme makes stunning passenger consists
2
F7 and FP45 units are essential for passenger operations
3
SD45s were signature Santa Fe freight power
4
Desert scenery is relatively easy to model effectively
5
Hi-Level passenger cars were unique to Santa Fe
Shop Santa Fe N Scale
View AllSuggested Track Plans
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.