| While one model train enthusiast may decide they | | | | plans will achieve a stunning looking railroad for the |
| want a layout that runs through their garden, | | | | HO to showcase its versatility. It is also large |
| another might have a lot of space they can | | | | enough for youngsters to handle without the risk |
| dedicate to a large set of train tracks indoors. | | | | of small hands damaging the components. |
| Whatever the requirement of the individual | | | | Initially, HO scale, struggled to find its niche in the |
| hobbyist, there is sure to be a train size to suit | | | | model train market. At the time of its launch |
| every requirement. | | | | during the 1930`s, it was introduced as an |
| So how does the HO model fit in? Well, very well | | | | alternative to the popular HO scale. Sadly for the |
| as it happens, this is a much sought after model, | | | | HO, its rival was already very well established and |
| compared to some other scales and it can be | | | | it was not until enthusiasts in the United States |
| found gracing model railroads around the world. It | | | | demanded more realism from their model trains, |
| borrows its name from the larger OO scale, which | | | | that fortunes turned around for the HO scale. |
| is fifty per cent larger. HO literally stands for Half | | | | So whatever your have dreams for your perfect |
| of O. Size wise, it stands proud at one forty | | | | railroad the HO scale model trains could be just |
| eighth the size of the real thing. | | | | want you`ve been looking for. Watch your |
| HO is large enough to enable it to accommodate | | | | magnificent locomotive chugging down the track, |
| an impressive amount of detail, yet small enough | | | | winding through the magnificent landscape with |
| to for the hobbyist who has limited space. | | | | grace and ease. What could be more satisfying? |
| Cleverly placed scenery with well-designed track | | | | |