Comparison of N-scale Tramway Performance

We have bought streetcars from several manufacturers. Below is a comparative table of performances. We have chosen as main criteria the starting tension, the maximum speed and the reliability when rolling on the track.

In our opinion, we consider that the Kato Centram has the best performance, with realistic operation and speed. In addition, it features front / rear and interior lighting.

	Manufacturer and tramway type	Starting voltage	Minimum stabilized speed	Stabilized speed under 7V	Maximum speed	Maximum speed voltage	Comments
	Kato Centram (2 cars)	3V	21 mph	39 mph	51 mph	16V	Plastic articulated pantograph Front, rear and interior lighting
	Arnold Duwag (2 cars)	9V	30 mph	21 mph	60 mph	16V	Metallic articulated pantograph No lighting
	Tomytec Centram (2 cars)	3V	30 mph	179 mph	179 mph	7V	Plastic articulated pantograph No lighting Optional motorized chassis (requires seats removal)
	Tomytec T1000 (3 cars)	3V	49 mph	179 mph	179 mph	7V	Non-articulated plastic pantograph in raised position No lighting Optional motorized chassis (requires seats removal)
	Hödl-Linie8 Combino (3 cars)	3V	12 mph	50 mph	75 mph	8V	Metallic articulated pantograph No lighting No seats interior full by ballast and engine
	Modemo NT85 (2 cars)	4,2V	20 mph	35 mph	50 mph	8,6V	Plastic articulated pantograph No lighting