Hi,

Good to know there are members who are into model trains. I thought I am the "weird" kind, you know .... those that give you the look when you mention you plan with model trains.

Anyway, I agree that model trains are expensive, more so if they are sold here. The exchange rate is already a killer. Hence, I usually order from the Internet and pray hard that the postman dun sabo it.

I am into N-scale (1:160) due to its small but manageable size and I could run a larger layout with it. Again, you need space to run trains. As I am now living in Germany, space is a premium but I found a solution. IKEA Ivar shelf makes a good benchwork for layout and hope to work on mine soon. I have moved from US railroad to German railroad.

If anyone wants to keep in touch, please message me.

Btw, there is a railway fan club - virtually but also meet for trips or train-spotting. Check out www.ktmrailwayfan.com.

For those looking for model trains, can check out Trains & Toys in USJ9 or Dai-Kong (www.dai-kong.com) near Dewan Bahasa.

Jimmy

Jimmy (ex-KL, now in Frankfurt) - xx (mytrainmaster)

I am into N scale due to space constraint. We can keep in touch via my blog germaN160.wordpress.com

My solution to space constraint:

http://german160.wordpress.com/2012/12/31/...ut-contruction/

http://german160.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/...-the-benchwork/

http://german160.wordpress.com/2013/09/23/...outs-in-action/

http://german160.wordpress.com/2013/09/20/...actually-works/

I have done my homework and will now contruct it. Max size that one modeller has made it was 5 x 9ft. My opinion standard 4 x 8ft will do and easily available in Msia. Go for better grade plywood.

Dapol UK sells knuckle couplers for 00 scale n for NEM 355 sockets - N n HO scale.

Starfeesh, lets exchange ideas. I am Nscaler too. We are Normal ppl, not those Horribly Oversized haha

My blog germaN160.wordpress.com

Hi,
Good to know many railway modellers in Malaysia although this hobby is rather niche compared to RC planes and cars.

Q1: how many members here are modelling in N or HO scale?

Q2: how many have a permanent layout - room, shelf, modular, mobile layout other than putting on floor, carpet or table fot occasional display?

Q3: how many years have you been modelling and what are your main challenges in modelling?

Although i am not in Malaysia, i am keen to keep in touch with those who are or were active on their layout. I m sure there are others who keen to learn from the experienced. Btw, i am a definitely N scale modeller but could also learn from HO/OO scale modelers.

We have a Whatsapp group where we keep in touch.


Jimmy
germaN160.wordpress.com