Best source for N-Scale Supplies???

[B&M1065]

Hi there.

I was hoping to get some suggestions on the best online sources for N-Scale supplies (rolling stock, scenery, etc;)

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[rlundy90]

I buy almost everything off of Ebay. Best prices I've found. Ron

[SpaceMouse]

If you are just starting out, I would not use eBay. eBay works great when you know exactly what you want, but if you don't you can make a lot of mistakes. The same goes for train shows. I started the hobby buying stuff on eBay, and I still have a lot of junk I can't bring myself to saddle someone else with.

To start, it might not be a bad idea to buy at your local hobby shop--if the guy there is knowledgeable and will take the time to explain things.

Then as you get a better feel there will be on-line shops to get bargains. But in the long run, paying a little more at first for coaching from the LHS, is a bargain.

You can also ask questions here. About everything. And we will ask you questions back--some that ask you to think--like defining exactly what you are modeling. If we know what you are modeling, we can help you find the things that are a match--and at the best price.

Buying what and where can be tricky for the person starting out.

[cuyama]

As was said, eBay can be good for experienced buyers, troublesome for newcomers.

Your local hobby shop (if they carry N) should be a first stop. I'm fortunate in having an N-scale knowledgable LHS, Tom's Trackside Trains (http://www.tomstracksidetrains.com/)

Online:
Brooklyn Locomotive Works (http://www.blwnscale.com/)
N Scale Supply (http://www.nscalesupply.com/)
Feather River Trains (http://www.featherrivertrains.com/)
Caboose Hobbies (http://www.caboosehobbies.com/) is a great brick-and-mortar store that does mail-order as well.

Standard disclaimer, I'm just a customer, no affiliation, yadda, yadda.

Byron
Model RR Blog (http://mrsvc.blogspot.com/)

[jbaakko]

A number of people on SRO buy from "Fifer":
http://fiferhobby.com/

He's really friendly, and helpful.

[B&M1065]

A number of people on SRO buy from "Fifer":
http://fiferhobby.com/

He's really friendly, and helpful.

Thanks. I just ordered a couple of figure packs from them.

[ATSFCLIFF]

You could also try:
http://www.nscalesupply.com/
Cheers,