| When HO scale model trains were initially | | | | literally stands for "Half of O |
| introduced in the UK during the 1930's, they were | | | | For many enthusiasts, HO scale is the perfect |
| promoted as an alternative to the popular OO | | | | model train. They are big enough to |
| scale. But the OO scale was so well established in | | | | accommodate intricate detail to capture the |
| the UK that the HO had a hard time trying to | | | | realism of the real thing, yet small enough to be |
| carve out a niche for itself and sales were initially | | | | able to bring to life a well designed track plan |
| slow. Fortunately for HO model train enthusiasts in | | | | without dominating the layout. This gives the train |
| the United States were beginning to demand a | | | | hobbyist the best of both worlds and the HO |
| realistic looking toy during the late 1950's and the | | | | scale is one of the most sought after models. |
| suppliers were quick to turn this trend to their | | | | Of the large scale trains size HO is currently the |
| advantage. The popularity of the model increased | | | | most popular size and, Gchoice of accessories and |
| during the 1960's and even today it can be found | | | | supplies readily available. So, no matter how |
| on model railroads throughout the world. | | | | fantastic your model train ambitions, this versatile |
| For lovers of statistics, HO scale is one 48th the | | | | scale will probably be able to more than satisfy |
| size of a its full sized counterpart an fifty per | | | | them. |
| cent smaller than the larger O scale. The name | | | | |