Comments on: 3 Ways to Choose the Right Model Train Scale To Suit You http://www.homodeltrains.info/3-ways-to-choose-the-right-model-train-scale-for-you All the information you will need for ho model trains Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:58:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ed Fitzgerald http://www.homodeltrains.info/3-ways-to-choose-the-right-model-train-scale-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-956 Ed Fitzgerald Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:46:26 +0000 http://www.homodeltrains.info/?p=96#comment-956 i have started to re build an N scale layout 5.5x3 due to space.I also have HO and Lionel however due to space its N. I am on my way to the Hobby Shop to pick up some roadbed rail joiners and a new pair of switches. The rails are broken on the old ones. All the N is Atlas Locos and stock. I am running Penn and New York Central on the pike. Some day i hope to get the HO up and running. Happy Railroading guys i have started to re build an N scale layout 5.5×3 due to space.I also have HO and Lionel however due to space its N. I am on my way to the Hobby Shop to pick up some roadbed rail joiners and a new pair of switches. The rails are broken on the old ones. All the N is Atlas Locos and stock. I am running Penn and New York Central on the pike. Some day i hope to get the HO up and running. Happy Railroading guys

]]> By: Peter Korsten http://www.homodeltrains.info/3-ways-to-choose-the-right-model-train-scale-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-941 Peter Korsten Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:30:50 +0000 http://www.homodeltrains.info/?p=96#comment-941 There may be an issue with couplers, but the biggest problem of mixing h0 and 00 rolling stock is that it looks extremely silly. The difference in size is quite pronounced. There may be an issue with couplers, but the biggest problem of mixing h0 and 00 rolling stock is that it looks extremely silly. The difference in size is quite pronounced.

]]> By: Paul Fryer http://www.homodeltrains.info/3-ways-to-choose-the-right-model-train-scale-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-940 Paul Fryer Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:45:23 +0000 http://www.homodeltrains.info/?p=96#comment-940 Interesting article, and good comments from readers. But what isn't covered is the differences between OO and HO scales. I know that the scale is slightly different (1:87 vs. 1:76), and the track size is the same, but to what extent can locomotives, rolling stock and scenery items be inter-mixed between the scales? What problems are you likely to encounter if you do mix stuff? I also notice that the recommended minimum radius is very different (15" vs. 21"), and this difference doesn't reflect the scale difference - it's much greater; so why? Interesting article, and good comments from readers. But what isn’t covered is the differences between OO and HO scales. I know that the scale is slightly different (1:87 vs. 1:76), and the track size is the same, but to what extent can locomotives, rolling stock and scenery items be inter-mixed between the scales? What problems are you likely to encounter if you do mix stuff? I also notice that the recommended minimum radius is very different (15″ vs. 21″), and this difference doesn’t reflect the scale difference – it’s much greater; so why?

]]> By: Kevin Ching http://www.homodeltrains.info/3-ways-to-choose-the-right-model-train-scale-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-859 Kevin Ching Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:56:44 +0000 http://www.homodeltrains.info/?p=96#comment-859 I am in New Zealand and I am in the process of building a new 4 meter x 6 meter shed for my forth layout and getting my 14 year old son interested in model railroading. He thinks its quite apt that we live on Railway Road and we have our main trunk railway running past our back fence. I have modeled Pennsylvania around the 1950'S but I find that we have little information to go on here in NZ so I would be grateful for any suggestions of books etc that would give me some information about this Railroad and of course some pictures of the area. I model in HO scale and I also scratch build a lot of the accessories and use electronics to work the L.E.D signals and crossing lights etc. I am in New Zealand and I am in the process of building a new 4 meter x 6 meter shed for my forth layout and getting my 14 year old son interested in model railroading. He thinks its quite apt that we live on Railway Road and we have our main trunk railway running past our back fence. I have modeled Pennsylvania around the 1950′S but I find that we have little information to go on here in NZ so I would be grateful for any suggestions of books etc that would give me some information about this Railroad and of course some pictures of the area. I model in HO scale and I also scratch build a lot of the accessories and use electronics to work the L.E.D signals and crossing lights etc.

]]> By: Juris http://www.homodeltrains.info/3-ways-to-choose-the-right-model-train-scale-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-801 Juris Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:26:50 +0000 http://www.homodeltrains.info/?p=96#comment-801 Hi from Latvia (Europe)! I see nobody uses TT scale (1:120), although it was very popular some times ago in Eastern Europe and still is. I' m also using this scale for 40 years! And must say, I' m happy! It is in some kind the golden midway between HO and N scales. It's not so tiny as N and uses less space than HO. I know this scale initially arose in USA. In nowadays the TT sacale models are mainly maid by Tillig, Piko and Auhagen. If You have any questions regarding this, please, let me know! Hi from Latvia (Europe)! I see nobody uses TT scale (1:120), although it was very popular some times ago in Eastern Europe and still is. I’ m also using this scale for 40 years! And must say, I’ m happy! It is in some kind the golden midway between HO and N scales. It’s not so tiny as N and uses less space than HO. I know this scale initially arose in USA. In nowadays the TT sacale models are mainly maid by Tillig, Piko and Auhagen. If You have any questions regarding this, please, let me know!

]]> By: Mark http://www.homodeltrains.info/3-ways-to-choose-the-right-model-train-scale-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-777 Mark Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:01:34 +0000 http://www.homodeltrains.info/?p=96#comment-777 At 6, my first train was a Lionel Santa Fe Super Chief (O gauge). Oddly, it was Dad who ran it off the elevated 4x8 table at a curve. It busted into a million pieces. I remember it way too vividly. Over the years, all of the parts and pieces were tossed. Lionel has re-released the old Santa Fe with the red war bonnet...and I now have one on order. Wanting to 'recapture' that look and feel, I am doing O gauge. I also have a long list of all the different ones I want to acquire. Most of these will probably never see any hard action - but you can bet at least one of them will always find their way around the tree at Christmas. Once I retire (only 10 years to go!!!!) ...and I have a bit more space and time out in the shop...I am sure many endless hours of enjoyment will ensue. At 6, my first train was a Lionel Santa Fe Super Chief (O gauge). Oddly, it was Dad who ran it off the elevated 4×8 table at a curve. It busted into a million pieces. I remember it way too vividly. Over the years, all of the parts and pieces were tossed.

Lionel has re-released the old Santa Fe with the red war bonnet…and I now have one on order. Wanting to ‘recapture’ that look and feel, I am doing O gauge. I also have a long list of all the different ones I want to acquire. Most of these will probably never see any hard action – but you can bet at least one of them will always find their way around the tree at Christmas.

Once I retire (only 10 years to go!!!!) …and I have a bit more space and time out in the shop…I am sure many endless hours of enjoyment will ensue.

]]> By: sheldon http://www.homodeltrains.info/3-ways-to-choose-the-right-model-train-scale-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-775 sheldon Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:44:54 +0000 http://www.homodeltrains.info/?p=96#comment-775 as atotal train novice, i wanted to know which manufacterers were the highest performance rated in both n scale andho scale, FORGETABOUTIT, THE CLERKS didnot know anything more about trains thani know about the man in the moon., they just stock the shelves. Certainly a rolls royce isdifferent than a cadillac which is different than a plymouth -and soforth. is it some world secret which locomotive(s) arethe best built? I want to purchase only the best (steam) in order to avoid aggravating troubles. I would truely appreciate some assistance in this matter. HAPPY NEW YEAR ||| as atotal train novice, i wanted to know which manufacterers were the highest performance rated in both n scale andho scale, FORGETABOUTIT, THE CLERKS didnot know anything more about trains thani know about the man in the moon., they just stock the shelves. Certainly a rolls royce isdifferent than a cadillac which is different than a plymouth -and soforth. is it some world secret which locomotive(s) arethe best built? I want to purchase only the best (steam) in order to avoid aggravating troubles. I would truely appreciate some assistance in this matter. HAPPY NEW YEAR |||

]]> By: Don Szlezyngier http://www.homodeltrains.info/3-ways-to-choose-the-right-model-train-scale-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-767 Don Szlezyngier Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:18:16 +0000 http://www.homodeltrains.info/?p=96#comment-767 During my youth I dealt with the typical Lionel set ups in the 50's. During college and my early adult life I was fascinated by the HO's. Now, being retired, I beginning with N scale because you seem to get the most for each square foot of space available and I'm short on space. Even though my eyes are not what they use to be, there are great lighted magnification tools out there to assist with detailed work. During my youth I dealt with the typical Lionel set ups in the 50′s. During college and my early adult life I was fascinated by the HO’s. Now, being retired, I beginning with N scale because you seem to get the most for each square foot of space available and I’m short on space. Even though my eyes are not what they use to be, there are great lighted magnification tools out there to assist with detailed work.

]]> By: CPGUY http://www.homodeltrains.info/3-ways-to-choose-the-right-model-train-scale-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-766 CPGUY Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:45:45 +0000 http://www.homodeltrains.info/?p=96#comment-766 Hi, I'm new to the site, but not to model railroading. I don't spend all my time at it and therefore don't consider myself as "pro". I model HO, Canadian Pacific. I'm currently working on a 3 x 8 metre (10 x 24 foot) layout and am toying with the idea of going DCC. My question is which one? Right now I split between Lenz and Digitrack. Open to comments, Ron Hi, I’m new to the site, but not to model railroading. I don’t spend all my time at it and therefore don’t consider myself as “pro”. I model HO, Canadian Pacific. I’m currently working on a 3 x 8 metre (10 x 24 foot) layout and am toying with the idea of going DCC. My question is which one? Right now I split between Lenz and Digitrack.

Open to comments,

Ron

]]> By: Terry Alexander http://www.homodeltrains.info/3-ways-to-choose-the-right-model-train-scale-for-you/comment-page-1#comment-763 Terry Alexander Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:22:17 +0000 http://www.homodeltrains.info/?p=96#comment-763 oops! Sorry everyone, didn't realize this was a HO blog site. oops! Sorry everyone, didn’t realize this was a HO blog site.

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