| If you have been looking into becoming a model | | | | space then an N-scale model train will be most |
| railroader then you have probably realized that it | | | | suitable for you. If you planned to get an O scale |
| can be a little overwhelming. To make things | | | | train set then you should dedicate at least a 6x6 |
| easier, let us go over some basics that you need | | | | area to your layout. If you can arrange that, then |
| to know before your first purchase. I will speak a | | | | you are in a position create an O-scale model train |
| lot about O scale trains because they are one of | | | | set up. O-gauge trains require a wide area not |
| the most popular train scales among model | | | | just because they are large in size, but they take |
| railroaders. | | | | wider turns than most other train scales. |
| - Pricing - Let me tell you clearly, an O scale train | | | | - If you are a big collector and you have an |
| set is generally more expensive than other model | | | | enough space, then the O scale model train is the |
| trains. However, you might have heard people | | | | right option for you. The O scale model trains |
| saying "You get what you pay for"; meaning that | | | | were (and still are) very popular. If someone is |
| the higher price for the O scale suggests that it is | | | | interested in buying older trains then most |
| of higher quality, which is true in this case. Even | | | | probably you will find that they are buying O scale |
| so, you can still find worthwhile O scale trains that | | | | model trains. Most large train collections consist of |
| are affordable. No matter what scale of train you | | | | old O scale trains. |
| choose, if you want to create a good setup, you | | | | - Realism - The O scale trains are more realistic |
| must be willing to spend some money to build the | | | | than other models. They are really good at |
| benchwork, scenery, tracks, trains, wiring, etc. | | | | recreating the actual look and feel of the train |
| That being said, there is no need to spend all your | | | | they are replicating. As I mentioned before, the |
| money at once. You can progressively increase | | | | realism extends all the way to their larger size |
| the size and complexity of your layout over time | | | | and need for wider turns. The scenery is also of |
| whenever you have some extra money to spend | | | | high quality so you will be able to create an |
| on it. | | | | ultra-realistic model train layout using O scale train |
| - How much space do you have? - Where did | | | | sets. That is what many model railroaders are |
| you plan to setup your layout? If you have limited | | | | looking for, ultra-realism. |