What scales of model trains are there?
Most common model train scales
- Z scale – 1:1220.
- N scale – 1:160.
- HO scale – 1:87.
- S scale – 1:64.
- O scale – 1:48.
- G scale – 1:24 to 1:32.
What is the most popular scale for trains?
HO Scale
HO Scale. HO scale is the most popular scale, and at 1/87 scale, is just over half the size of O scale model trains. The 16.5 mm gauge is the most popular of all track sizes.
What scale is O Scale trains?
| O scale | |
|---|---|
| Scale | 7 mm to 1 ft; 6.35 mm (0.25 inches) to 1 ft |
| Scale ratio | various: 1:48 to 1:43.5 |
| Model gauge | 30 mm (1.181 in) – 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Prototype gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Is HO better than O scale?
O scale is obviously a much larger commitment—HO scale is half the size, and is one of the most popular scales due to its relatively easy entry point. Smaller scales, therefore, can be ideal for beginners, but larger scales allow you to create much more detail and realism in your layouts.
What scale is Z scale?
1.385 mm to 1 ft
| Z scale | |
|---|---|
| Scale | 1.385 mm to 1 ft |
| Scale ratio | 1:220 |
| Model gauge | 6.5 mm / 0.256 in |
| Prototype gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) standard gauge |
How big is HO?
With a track gauge of 16.5 mm and a scale of 1:87, HO is the most common model train size today. Lionel has manufactured HO trains several times in its history. Today, we offer The Polar Express™ locomotive and train cars.
Is N scale bigger than HO?
HO Scale is the most popular of the scales, because it is larger than N, but allows more realistic layouts than the larger scales given the same amount of space.
Is N scale or HO better?
HO scale is more popular than N scale, and it’s been the most popular scale for a long time now. So in theory there’s a better chance of you being able to buy the exact car or rolling stock or engine or building you want in HO scale than in N scale.
What is H scale train?
HO or H0 is a rail transport modelling scale using a 1:87 scale (3.5 mm to 1 foot). It is the most popular scale of model railway in the world. The rails are spaced 16.5 millimetres (0.650 in) apart for modelling 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) standard gauge tracks and trains in HO.