| A certain train lover may have a beautiful garden | | | | lesser space requirements of small scales. |
| outdoors through which they would like to run a | | | | The 1930's were when HO model train scale hit |
| model train. Someone else may have lots of open | | | | the scene in the UK. Originally they were intended |
| area to set up some large train tracks; while | | | | to be offered so people could have a choice in |
| another person may not have much space to | | | | addition the OO scale. The HO scale never did |
| work with, but they'd like to run several trains | | | | become very popular in the UK because the OO |
| through it. It is for just these varying purposes | | | | scale was already preferred by many. However, |
| that train manufacturers have created several | | | | the popularity of the HO scale in the United |
| sizes of model trains from which to choose. | | | | States that began during the 1950's when people |
| O scale is the most popular of large scale trains. | | | | were looking for realistic toys, has continued into |
| The scale for this model is 1/48th. This translates | | | | the present years. HO scale is ranked as favorite |
| into it being one 48th of the size of a real train. 1 | | | | among over two thirds of train enthusiasts in the |
| 1/4 inches is the gauge for an O scale model. | | | | United States. |
| These large trains can usually be spotted outside | | | | Now lots of different companies offer a wide |
| in gardens or other novelty spaces. However, one | | | | variety of sets, accessories, and rolling stock, in |
| size does not fit all. | | | | addition to the basic locomotive. There are many |
| An HO model train gauge is half the size of the O | | | | HO scale train sets available including very ornate, |
| scale. It stands for "Half of O." The scale for an | | | | brass limited editions, sets with modular tracks |
| HO model train is 1/87. A standard gauge is | | | | and trains that are ready to go, and even supplies |
| 16.5mm, and this is what is used for HO trains. | | | | for making your own model. Local shops are not |
| Layouts often feature the HO scale train because | | | | the only places the train model enthusiast will go |
| of its size. Using a reasonable amount of space, | | | | to find that special piece; they will search foreign |
| different kinds of scenery can be laid out with a | | | | manufacturers and global suppliers if they can't |
| track that is planned out with that amount of | | | | find what they are looking for locally. |
| space in mind. In addition, they can be | | | | If your daydreams include visions of wide |
| meticulously detailed because they are large | | | | landscapes or tiny towns, whatever miniature |
| enough for the details to be seen and appreciated. | | | | world you might picture in your mind's eye can be |
| But their size prevents the problem of tiny parts | | | | created with the right HO scale model. Your |
| or actual components of the train being harmed if | | | | friends will join in your delight as they watch your |
| children wish to play with them. When compared | | | | locomotive speed around the track through all |
| to other scales of model trains, the HO model | | | | sorts of realistic landscapes. Bring your vision to |
| train scale is quite versatile because it seamlessly | | | | life with an HO model train! |
| blends the details available in large scales with the | | | | |