Started With HO SCALE Railroad
Patrick C.
MD at GHD-Toys Group（Trade Manufacture & Chinese Exporter）--- |RC toys | Educational toys | Makeup toys |
If you’re new to model trains on an HO scale railroad, many things can be confusing – namely, what HO scale even is. Model train tracks use different scales, including N scales, S scales, O scales, and more.?
HO scale is by far the most popular.
We will tell you everything you need to know about HO scale so that you can get started on your new hobby today.
BEGIN WITH A STARTER PACK
HO, is a scale for model trains that uses a ratio of 1:87. That is 3.5 mm to 1 foot. HO stands for Half-O, meaning it is half the size of the larger O scale train tracks. HO tracks are the most popular because of their smaller size and affordable prices.?
Now that you know what HO scale is, you can purchase a starter set to construct your HO scale train layout . A typical starter set comes with a length of track, a locomotive, and a couple of train cars. The track forms an oval. Setting up the track is as simple as latching the pieces together, connecting the cord to the transformer, and plugging the transformer into a wall outlet.
EXPAND YOUR TRACK
Setting up a starter pack is only the beginning. Get creative by adding switches and detours to the oval track. The more track you add, the longer it will take for your train to complete the loop. Adding scenery and buildings will take your track to the next level. Consider giving your train a tunnel to travel through. Any addition you make will diversify your HO scale railroad, making it unique.
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CREATE A CITYSCAPE
HO scale train tracks are better with scenery. You can easily add buildings to create a town or city; the factory town is one common layout. This 4’ x 8’ layout is defined by switching, which allows your train to weave between and around buildings. You can even add stops for your train to pick up and drop off freight along its journey. This is a simple addition to any starter pack.
GO RURAL WITH A MOUNTAIN PASS
For lovers of rural scenery, the mountain pass is an essential addition. This layout is great for any hobbyist with room for a 10’ x 12’ track. The mountain pass layout is a perfect mix of rural and urban scenery as it includes a mountain, a long railroad, and several industrial stops.
SAVE SPACE WITH AN INDUSTRIAL CORNER
Modelers with less space for their HO scale railroad will need to get creative. One way to optimize space is with an industrial corner. This sharp turn is perfect for constraining your track to the corner of a room. You can design your track to pass over a desk or bookshelf.