What scale is bigger than HO?

O is the larger of the traditional scales. Lionel is O27 for example and is not truly O scale. S is smaller than O and came from American Flyer. HO is the next size and has been referred to as Half O with N scale being about half of that.

Who makes the most detailed HO scale trains?

Atlas is ranked number 1 for the best detailed and best looking locomotives. They also run really nice.

What size are HO scale buildings?

Looking at the front of a typical HO Scale train engine or boxcar, the dimensions are an average 2″ High x 1.5″ Wide.) “HO” means “half – o;” models are half the size of O Scale. HO is the most popular scale with the greatest selection of sets and accessories, as it allows lots of railroad action in a small area.

Is On30 the same as HO?

On30 is 1:48 scale, the same as O scale. It’s a subset of O scale. HO scale is 1:87 scale, about half the size. It turns out that HO scale track is about 30 inches wide in O scale, making it convenient for modeling narrow gauge trains.

Is N scale smaller than HO?

An advantage of N scale is that it allows hobbyists to build layouts that take up less space than HO scale, or put longer track runs into the same amount of space, because the models are smaller (by nearly a half) than they are in HO scale (1:87).

How long is an inch in HO scale?

HO scale is 1:87.1 ratio. If you have 36 HO scale inches, just divide it by 87.1 giving you . 4133 real inches, or just a bit bigger than 3/8″ (. 375″).

What are the different sizes of HO scale train layouts?

We just reviewed a variety of different sized HO scale train layout plans including a Marklin reverse loop, 4′ x 12′ layout and tiny HO scale and large HO scale layout. The ONLY Two Things EVERY Model Train Beginner Must Know..!

What is a U-shaped HO scale layout?

Large and complex U-shaped HO scale layout with main station on the upper level, connected via double main line and two helices to a large shadow station on the lower level. The track plan is suitable for running of long passenger and freight trains and also for lots of shunting/switching operations in the stations and branches.

What is hoho scale?

HO is one of the most popular modeling scales worldwide. Large enough to appreciate fine detail but small enough to fit in most spaces, you can find a vast selection of products to finish your layout. With a little calculation, these plans can be adapted to other scales, as well. The designation “HO” stands for “Half O.”