Each time model trains is the topic of conversation, train enthusiasts begin to talk about their particular preferences.
A train that can be run across the garden field may be the preference of one while the other may go for having their trains run on a bigger set of tracks.
Either way, it is up to the train enthusiast to recreate the model train world that they like.
Because the preferences of train enthusiasts greatly vary, model train makers have made it their top priority to create and design trains of different sizes.
When it comes to size popularity, size O is on top of the list.
The size O is 48th of the size of the regular train which has a gauge of 1 ¼ inches.
This is the size of the trains which train enthusiasts boast outside their outdoor garden.
But of course, not all train enthusiasts would want to have this kind of size.
The HO gauge is half the size of the O scale.
That is why it is called HO because is stands for "Half of O".
HO has a 1/87 scale that makes use of the 16.
5 mm track gauge.
This is the scale preferably used for layouts.
This is the perfect size to recreate unique scenery that has the capacity for details and are similar to that of the finer models and their elements.
This is the size that is suitable for children to take part with, because now you will not have to worry about them doing damage to the smaller elements of the layout.
Thus, the HO scale is the most popular and sought-after railroad line that hobbyists of model trains go for.
The HO scale model became known as the alternative for the OO scale which first appeared in the UK during the 1930's.
Although it had a rough start following the footsteps of the more established OO scale, it was still able to beat the odds - thanks to the increasing US demand for more realistic toys during the late 1950's.
More than two thirds of model train lovers have ranked the HO scale as their favorite train scale since then.
Because of the HO scale popularity, the manufacturing companies were inclined to widen the range of locomotives, accessories, sets and rolling stock to meet the demand.
And because this was made possible, the train enthusiasts were able to get their hands on a wider selection of HO train scale sets that was enough to make a statement to their layouts.
The HO scale model will allow a train enthusiast like yourself to create a wider landscape with all the rolling hills, small towns equipped with all kinds of accessories to highlight your landscape better.
You are sure to enjoy this scale together with your friends and family members.