What scale is O gauge railroad?

In the United States, O gauge is defined as 1:48 (0.25 inches to the foot, "quarter inch scale" - 1/4 inch equals one foot). This is also a common dollhouse scale, giving more options for buildings, figures, and accessories.

How wide is O gauge train track?

Historically 'O' gauge referred to a track gauge of 1 1/4" or 32mm but is now almost universally taken to mean models built to a scale of 7mm to the foot or 1:43.54, usually rounded off to 1:43.5.

Which is better, HO or O scale trains?

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 is the most popular railroad scale?

To the smallest No wonder HO railroading is the most popular of the scales, with more than two-thirds of modelers making it their choice. Smaller still is N scale. Rolling stock and locomotives of this size are 1/160 the size of their real-life counterparts. The track gauge is 9mm between the rails.

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