| Not all miniature locomotive hobbyists are into the | | | | HO models are half the size of the O scales, hence |
| same size when it comes to the locomotives they | | | | HO. The O scale is one of the most popular in the |
| collect. There will be collectors who are into the large | | | | large scale trains category, having a scale of 1/48th or |
| scale groups. These collectors are mostly collecting | | | | one 48th the standard size of a train, and a gauge of 1 |
| the large scale models for outdoor use. Some | | | | ¼ inches. O scale models are extremely apt for |
| collectors rather collect the small scale models which | | | | outdoor use because of its size. The O scale caters |
| are suitable for indoor use. | | | | to only the outdoor types. The HO scale is the |
| Why is the HO scale the perfect scale for indoor use? | | | | alternative for indoor types. |
| The HO scale is the perfect size for indoor use since it | | | | The scale of an HO model is 1/87. It uses the 16.5mm |
| is not too big and not to small either. It is the perfect | | | | track gauge or also known as the standard size |
| balance for a train set layout. This is why a lot of | | | | gauge. HO models are recommended for indoor |
| hobbyists are going gaga over this scale. | | | | hobbyists who tend to focus more on the scenery and |
| The scale was first made in the 1930's in the UK. The | | | | landscape thus needing a smaller train for a small |
| goal was to create an alternative for the OO scale, | | | | track. Since the HO scale is smaller than other scales, |
| although this completely failed since the OO scale was | | | | it leaves space for a lot of details. These spaces are |
| already too well-known to be replaced. Good thing a | | | | perfect for artistic sceneries and extremely intricate |
| need for a realistic toy trains was formed in the USA | | | | tracks. The only worry when it comes to small models |
| by train hobbyists there. This was during the fifties. | | | | is the durability for children. The scale provides |
| Finally, the scale got its well deserved recognition. Since | | | | hobbyists with the comfort of knowing that it is large |
| then, the HO scale has been a part of hobbyists' most | | | | enough for children to play with it yet not too small to |
| popular scales. | | | | be easily broken. It is the perfect balance between the |
| After its popularity, manufacturers from all over the | | | | large and small miniature locomotives. This is why |
| world made an array of HO scale accessories and | | | | scales are one of the most popular scales for |
| rolling stock. Miniature locomotive lovers rejoiced over | | | | hobbyists. |
| ready-to-run trains, craftsman grade kits, materials and | | | | With this being said, go get your own HO scale models |
| equipments for building models, limited edition brass | | | | now. Time to let out your creative juices and think |
| locomotives and modular tracks. HO scale collectors | | | | outside the box. The HO scale forces its collectors to |
| even go to different parts of the world just to get the | | | | design a better track and landscape to fill the spaces. |
| right model that will fit perfectly with their collection. | | | | |