You might be wondering, which scale is best for you? How small is too small? The most common scales for model trains and sets are O scale and HO scale. In this post, we’ll walk you through the ...

Model trains are measured using: Scale, which tells you the ratio of your model train compared with a real one. An O scale model train is 1:48, so 1 inch on the model equals 48 inches on a real train.

This illustration shows the height difference between codes 80, 55, and 40 rail used with N scale track. Code 55 is equivalent to 156 pound rail, reserved for the busiest main lines on the prototype.