Are you thinking about building a model railroad? Is so you you’ll have to decide which scale you wish to model in. Model railroad scales are HO, S, Z, O, G and N scale, with HO being the most popular scale for model railroad layouts. HO Scale means that scale size objects such as model [...]
Are you thinking about building a model railroad? Is so you you’ll have to decide which scale you wish to model in. Model railroad scales are HO, S, Z, O, G and N scale, with HO being the most popular scale for model railroad layouts. HO Scale means that scale size objects such as model railroad scenery or rolling stock will be 1/87 the size of full scale.
Smaller model railroad scales include N scale (1:160) and Z scale (1:220) and are most suitable when you only have a small space for your layout. If you have a lot of space you might select O scale with is 1:48 and easier to work with. G scale, which is 1:24, is used for garden railroads.
It is very important that you plan your model railroad prior to building it. You should have a scale drawing showing all of your track plans. Begin by laying out your roadbed using actual track to get the correct arc for the curves. After your roadbed is completed you can start laying the track followed by the track ballast.
Now comes the fun part – model railroad scenery. This is where you can be creative and use your imagination. Scenery can be added at your leisure. Some modelers never entirely finish their model railroads as they are constantly adding to or changing their scenery and buildings. Some base their model railroad layout on real towns and cities while some create fictional towns and lanscape features. Whatever your preference there are many good resources online such as how-to model railroad websites, model railroad software and model railroad books.
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