N Scale - where to buy...

[NGuage]

Hi,

Just starting out Model Railway.  I have a small DCC set.  I don't have much space so decided to go N Scale.  I am slowing building up track for a project.  I am going to use the Fleischmann N Scale range.  I am finding that it is not readily available in Ireland.  Am I wrong, perhaps I am looking in the wrong places?  Does anyone else use Fleischamnn for their layout?  Just wondering if anyone could recommend anywhere to buy stuff. 

For new stuff I am dealing with an online shop in Germany that seem good value, and for the track I am buying what I can on ebay but again seems to be mostly mainland Europe sellers selling things.  Can anyone recommend anywhere else to check?

I am getting the scenery on the slow boat from China via Ali Express

thanks

[DJ Dangerous]

What era / country / region etc are you modelling?

I've been slowly buying N-Gauge stuff from Hatton's over the past year or two, only bargain stuff, really.

Also bought some track and points from Hatton's, and some rolls of ballasted underlay from Gaugemaster.

@Arran has some GORGEOUS N-Gauge containers on the C-Rail site.

 

[NGuage]

As space is limitied and my first try I am using a layout I found online, so its less planning for me  
NOCH - Staufen - I have a few of the bulidings already from ebay.  

So German mountain range layout

[MikeO]

Hi NGuage

For European outline stock, Hattons, Kernow Modelrailways and A and H Models in England have a selection. From Germany check out ModelbahnKramm. Sean Ryan who attends some  of the larger exhibitions and the Bray train and model fair has a good selection.

MikeO

[GSR 800]

DMToys is very good

[NGuage]

4 hours ago, GSR 800 said:

DMToys is very good

Yea thats who I am using at the moment.  

Thanks for the other suggestions will check them out 

[Mayner]

Kato Unitrak  https://www.unitrack-kato.com/ has a very good reputation among N Scale modellers with the advantage of being ready ballasted, may be a better option than Peco or other track systems

[Galteemore]

2 hours ago, Mayner said:

Kato Unitrak  https://www.unitrack-kato.com/ has a very good reputation among N Scale modellers with the advantage of being ready ballasted, may be a better option than Peco or other track systems

Fabulous system: with built in point motors and electrical connections. Designed for Japanese homes where layouts are often temporary affairs on the floor. Can be painted and disguised with scenic stuff to look better on a permanent layout. Although if using a ready made layout like that you may be tied in to a particular brand of track favoured by the designer. Here’s pics of my Kato stuff  anyway….all sold to feed my O gauge obsession! It was great fun setting up a layout for a night and watching 8 coach trains speed through the station, doing some shunting when you felt like it. Locos and stock are also cheaper than German equivalents, whilst being mechanically on a par if not even superior at times. 

Edited July 31, 2023 by Galteemore

[Geoff Caplin]

On 30/7/2023 at 4:32 PM, MikeO said:

Hi NGuage

For European outline stock, Hattons, Kernow Modelrailways and A and H Models in England have a selection. From Germany check out ModelbahnKramm. Sean Ryan who attends some  of the larger exhibitions and the Bray train and model fair has a good selection.

MikeO

Is Sean a trader? Contact details please

[WRENNEIRE]

Sean will be at Bray Wheelers toy fair this Sunday
Schools Road off the Boghill Rd Bray

[irishmail]

Kernow, Rails and TMC and I think Gaugemaster ship to Ireland with VAT deducted, so you pay the Irish VAT @ 23% and customs charges here.  Alternatively, you could get items sent up North. If interested in European N gauge, as others have mentioned there are a few good shops in Germany.