HO Scale Model Train Layouts – Why You Should Consider HO Scale

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By Dan B Morgan HO scale model train layouts are incredibly popular. However in the United Kingdom they are referred to OO scale. They are not exactly the same but very close. The popularity has come about because you don't need a lot of space to enjoy a well detailed model railroad. Model Railways in HO scale are 1:87, which means they are 1/87 the size of a real train. This is a great size to be able to handle, but not too small that you struggle to see all the detail. HO model railways can be easily created on a 4 foot x 8 foot table or as large as you want to go. Adding some … [Read more...]

Updates to The C & G RR HO Scale Layout

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Since the original article and pictures last October of Chuck Shutz's 44" x 66" HO scale layout, the C & G RR, Chuck has made a number of enhancements. When he first sent pictures of his layout last September, I was quite impressed with how much detail he was able to get into such a small space. In November, Chuck sent pictures after adding more detail, followed with pictures with even more detail in January. Then in April, Chuck sent pictures of the detail work he did to the mountain on his layout; which he named Mt. Bernstein after his wife's maiden name. He modeled someone … [Read more...]