Ho model trains is 1/87Th scale.When building Ho model buildings what measurement equals one foot?
by Dan Morgan
When building Ho model buildings what measurement would equal one foot
In HO scale, 3.5 millimetres represents 1 real foot; this awkward ratio works out to about 1:87.086. In HO, rails are usually spaced 16.5 millimeters apart which models the standard railroad gauge of 4′ 8.5″ or 1435mm.
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In HO scale, 3.5 millimetres represents 1 real foot; this awkward ratio works out to about 1:87.086. In HO, rails are usually spaced 16.5 millimeters apart which models the standard railroad gauge of 4' 8.5" or 1435mm.
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I strongly suggest you purchase a 1/87th scale ruler from your hobby shop. They are invaluable. I model in N-scale (1/60th) and O scale (1/48th) as well as HO. These rulers are inexpensive — you can buy them in either metal or plastic. I reccommend the metal ones.