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How to Choose a Model Train Scale

How big is your basement? Your garage?

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring Tapes
  • Train Sets
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure the area or table where the train set is going to go.

    • 2

      Head to the hobby shop. Bring the tape measure.

    • 3

      Measure out a few pieces of track in each scale. The most common scales are O, S, HO and TT, listed from largest to smallest.

    • 4

      Do the math if you don't have a tape measure. Sizes are as follows: O track is 1 1/4 inches wide. S track is 7/8 inch wide. HO track is 0.65 inch wide. TT track is 0.47, or about 1/2, inch wide.

    • 5

      Decide how much detail you'd like to have on your trains if room is not an issue. Detail is easier to see and reproduce on larger trains.

    • 6

      Consider how extensive you intend your layout to be. HO scale is the most common and has the widest variety of accessories available.

    • 7

      See whether the trains and accessories you like are available in every scale or only some scales, and choose accordingly.


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