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Submitted by: George Barrett
Model trains have seized the imagination of hobbyists since the very first time they became available. It is a wonderful way to hang out and to manifest your artistic talent. There are plenty of aspects of model trains other than just collecting the locomotives. The model train hobby also includes constructing scenery as well as acquiring all the knowledge that goes along with model trains like gauges and scales.
The scale of a model train refers to the size of a model train to the original locomotive. The four most popular scales of model trains are G, O, HO, and N. G scale which has a ratio of 1:22 and the O scale which has a ratio of 1:48 are grouped together into the larger-scale trains category. They run on a No. 1 track. HO scale has a ratio of 1:87 and is half a size smaller then the O scale. HO literally stands for half of O. The N scale has a ratio of 1:160 and is a half a size smaller then the HO scale. They all have their place and their good points. Other scales, which are less popular, are the S scale, the TT scale and the Z scale. The S scale is built to a ratio of 1:64. TT scale is built to a ratio of 1:120 which is a little larger the N scale. Finally the Z scale has a ratio of 1:220 which is smaller still than the N scale.
When model train enthusiasts talk about gauge, they are referring to the size of the track between the two rails. With so many different manufacturers making trains and tracks, there eventually had to be acceptance upon certain sizes that would ensure that trains and tracks were interchangeable. The standard gauge is usually four feet and eight and a half inches. A narrow gauge is a term used for rails that are narrower than the standard gauge. It is usually around three feet to three and a half feet.
Another large aspect of model trains is the sceneries. Train hobbyists love to create and run their trains through landscape layouts. These layouts can be designed and created to fit the vision of the hobbyist. They can include mountains, trees, rock formations, valleys hills or fields and meadows. A dramatic effect can include bodies of water like ponds, lakes, rivers, streams or even waterfalls. Working out where to lay your track within your landscape gives hours of enjoyment as well as bringing out the creative side of the modeller. Your track can be laid in a way that enables your train to continuously run in a loop. You can lay it in a basic oval shape, a figure eight, twice around which is two loops or in a dog bone shape. It is a good idea to make your curves wide so that the train does not come off the rails.
Building model trains is understandably a large part of the hobbying world. People young and old have gotten caught up in its thrill and excitement. And one of the most exciting parts of building a model train layout is being able to share the experience with your kids or your grand kids.
About the Author: Visit George Barrett’s blog at
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for a wealth of model train and railroad related information, uTube videos. Yahoo! Answers and much more. He also has a model train store at
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