Model trains have been around for many years and it is common knowledge that there were gauges similar to that of the N scale train from 1927 and onward. When the N scale train model trains were finally created and launched by the Arnold Company in 1962, they quickly defined voltage, gauge, and a number of other model train specifications that the other gauges could only hope to come close to but never quite achieve.
The N scale train is extremely popular in areas where space is a factor. Let's take Japan for example. Their country is small, so it stands to reason that their housing would be a bit smaller. Because of this the N scale train is a viable option that will allow individuals to create elaborate scenery and even realistic scenarios captured in time.
The N scale phenomenon is not only occurring in Japan however. People all over the world are catching on to how great the N scale is and it has even become a staple in Australia. For many years Australians did not have access to the N scale models, and now that they do, it has become a flourishing industry.
As you can see, the N scale is here to stay and many people are beginning to adopt it as their standard means of modeling. Because of the standardized gauges it has become possible for several different manufacturers to create their own N scale trains, which permits track, DCC boards, and nearly every other accessory to be compatible with the hardware. This was not possible prior to the late 1950's but fortunately someone finally saw the light and started to create common parts.
For those who are not familiar or perhaps intimate with the model train phenomenon, there is a need to take model trains to shows and other events. For this reason it may be necessary to have a few different tracks standing by for shows just in case you do not wish to move the track you currently have set up.
There are some individuals in this hobby however that might choose to relocate their entire bench work in the interest of showing off their scenery to the modeling community. There are other reasons of course, which are not limited to the community. Some individuals might actually need to move their bench work from one location to the next, including locations within their own homes. For this reason there are a number of bench work considerations to be made which are outside the scope of this article.
In any case, the N scale is one of the most amazing of the train scales out there, and it would be a pity if you did not take advantage of it. Make sure you examine every aspect of it and determine whether or not it is right for your interpretation of this amazing hobby. N scale model trains might just be your ticket to a more realistic model train experience!