There are plenty of model train enthusiasts out there who enjoy taking their hobby outdoors with larger-scale garden trains which make their way around their back yards. Other hobbyists turn entire floors of their home over to large, elaborate model train layouts. However, the majority of model train lovers don’t have this kind of space to dedicate to their hobby, but would still like to have the flexibility to use multiple layouts and to create layouts which differ from the simple, traditional oval track. If you love your model trains but simply do not have room for larger layouts, there are alternatives available. In fact, hobbyists have a great deal of different sizes of trains and tracks to choose from; whether you have a lot of room or just a little, you can enjoy model railroading.

O scale trains are one of the most popular sizes. These trains offer a lot of detail, being in a size ratio of 1:48 to real life trains and running on 1 ΒΌ” gauge track. While these are one of the larger sizes, they are smaller than the G scale model trains often used for outdoor layouts – O scale are a smaller alternative to these trains which is suitable for indoor or outdoor use, but do take up a significant amount of space.

Ho Train is a good choice for hobbyists who are looking for something not quite as large as O scale, but still large enough to have plenty of detail. HO (or half O) scale models are made at a ratio of 1:87, roughly half the size of O scale. These are the most popular size of model trains and are great for floor layouts since you can make some very unconventional layouts without having to dedicate a great deal of space to your tracks.

These trains offer a good balance of the detail of the larger scales of train and the smaller space requirement of the tiny models such as N scale trains. Because of this, they have managed to remain the most popular scale. This scale did not become popular overnight; when they were first introduced to hobbyists in the UK in the 1930s, they failed to catch on due to the popularity of OO scale trains.

When HO scale model trains came to the US around 1950 however, they quickly caught on and are a favorite with model train enthusiasts to this day. More than 65% of hobbyists prefer this scale.

As the most popular model train scale, HO scale trains are the easiest to find in shops. There are also a wider range of tracks and accessories as well as kits and layouts available for these trains, since just about every model train manufacturer makes trains and accessories in this size.

If you would like to enjoy model railroading without taking up a lot of space in your home, but want the fine detail or larger model trains and the ability to make your own creative layouts, HO scale trains are more than likely the best choice for you. *If you want to create the model train layout of your dreams CLICK HERE !*

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