Electric Model Trains Scales

These trains are 1 87 the size of their real world prototypes and ho gauge track measures 16 5mm between the rails.

Electric model trains scales.

Compatible with all ho gauge track. Shop model train locomotives including diesel electric and steam. Model train scales sizes explained. Model train engines and control systems also vary widely from electric cars to steam powered to gas electric model train locomotives that closely simulate the engines of modern trains.

Available in ho n o z and hon3 scales from brands like bachmann rapido etc. With a track gauge of 16 5 mm and a scale of 1 87 ho is the most common model train size today. Lionel has manufactured ho trains several times in its history. There s something special about model trains whether moving or static train hobbyists can all agree that a well made model train captures a little piece of reality showcasing an engineering marvel in miniature.

Overshadowing the larger scales in popularity are models built to be approximately half the size of o scale models that s why they are called ho pronounced aitch oh. Rail transport modelling uses a variety of scales ratio between the real world and the model to ensure scale models look correct when placed next to each other. The n model train scale is probably the second most popular size. This translates to 0 138 inch to 1 foot.

Deciding on a scale size for model trains is a matter of personal preference and budget. For example the ho scale is 1 87 so an ho scale item is 1 87 the size of the actual full size equipment. Model trains come in many different sizes called scales the scaleof a model is its relative size in proportion to the real thing called the prototype. Lionel ho products work will all ho gauge systems.

Model railway scales are standardized worldwide by many organizations and hobbyist groups. Scales are expressed as a proportion to the prototype. The n stands for nine which is the distance in millimeters between the inside rails of the tracks used in this scale. Hornby railways have pioneered commercial model live steam in 00 1 76 scale on 16 5 mm gauge the existing models are heated using a controllable electric current through the two running rails and have the steam pressure chamber in the model tender.

Today we offer the polar express locomotive and train cars. Lionel s ho trains feature. For instance ho scale models are 1 87th the size of the real thing. N trains are approximately 1 160.