In the first part of this feature, DAN EVASON lays the foundations for a new layout intended for Bachmann’s new ‘NG7’ range.The setting is a classic slate quarry in Wales - see it at the 2024 Great Electric Train Show on October 12/13.
Building model railway layouts is always a balance of space, time and cost – and of course choosing what scale to model too, a dilemma I have been facing recently.
‘N’ gauge would fit nicely on a small board, but I want to be able to add and see detail as you can with ‘O’ gauge, but I don’t have enough space for the latter. I could build something in ‘OO’,gauge but that would also be restrictive on space and tricky to get a prototypical look. The ideal combination would be something like ‘O’ gauge detail in the space of a smaller scale.
Above: Inspired by the release of Bachmann’s new ‘NG7’ narrow gauge range, Dan Evason has built his first layout in the scale.
Bachmann’s announcement of its new range of ‘NG7’ narrow gauge locomotives and rolling stock – 7mm scale models running on 16.5mm gauge track – coincided with a trip with a friend to Dinorwic slate quarry too. Had the stars aligned?
With the announcement of these stunning locomotives and wagons, I could have the size and the detail of ‘O’ g…
