| Model railways have been a source of pleasure and | | | | You can have a lot of fun buying oo gauge model |
| enjoyment for nearly a century and it's popularity | | | | people with the sheer variety available. Model |
| doesn't look like it's on the decline any time soon. | | | | passengers, workmen, cyclists even children fighting |
| A distinction should be made between "toy trains" and | | | | can be bought to add realism to your railway layout. |
| "model trains". The former are literally toys designed to | | | | Even oo gauge animals are available to buy from farm |
| be played with by children. They're not manufactured | | | | animals to cats and dogs! |
| for any other reason other than for kids to play with. | | | | No model railway is complete without rolling hills and |
| Model trains on the other hand are aimed at grown | | | | leafy trees. Again the sheer choice of trees available |
| ups as well as children but if the truth be told adults are | | | | gives you complete control over your layout and |
| more likely to appreciate the detailing and authenticity | | | | almost gives you God-like status in choosing how the |
| of a good model train set. | | | | scenery evolves. |
| The most popular model railway gauge in the U.K. is | | | | Another fun part in building up your collection is |
| the oo gauge scale. | | | | choosing what buildings to buy. There's plenty of oo |
| Although some model railway purists criticise oo gauge | | | | gauge buildings to choose from and dependant on |
| as being inherently inaccurate the fact remains that it is | | | | whether you want a country scene or a town scene |
| the best selling gauge in the country. This is probably | | | | or even an industrial scene then there are building to |
| down to it being heavily supported by the two largest | | | | help you fulfil that vision. |
| manufacturers of model trains, Hornby and Bachmann. | | | | We hope we've whetted your appetite and we |
| There are some excellent starter kits available for the | | | | haven't even started talking about the locomotives |
| first time hobbyist and if you catch the bug then there's | | | | available in oo gauge yet! |
| a world of accessories to add to your layout. | | | | |