G Scale Model Trains
When model train enthusiasts talk about scales, you’ll often hear mention of the G scale. This is fairly large in the scale of model trains as a whole, and is the largest of the popular scales. G scale model trains are actually 22 times smaller than a full sized real train, so they have a scale of 1:22. The most common scale is HO which is only 1:87 or 87 times smaller than a real train, so you can see the difference.
There is also the O scale, or standard scale, which is also classed as a large scale train, although this is only half the size of the G scale train. An average G scale model train will be about 26 or so inches long and about 6 inches tall, whereas the O scale will be about 16 inches long and only 3 and a half inches tall. Read more about G Scale Model Trains →
Building Model Railway Trains and Scenery
Apart from operating the trains, I think maybe the best part of having a model railway is building the scenery for your trains to run through. A soon as you start to get frustrated with setting up your model railway and then putting it away again when you need the space, it’s probably time for you to build something a bit more permanent.
The bench or table that you’re going to use for your model railroad must be the foundation of everything else. These days, model railway enthusiasts are fortunate enough to have the option of buying ready made benches or benchwork kits. Read more about Building Model Railway Trains and Scenery →
