All things model trains, planes, automobiles and scale hobbies
Ready to build a model train layout but just don’t have the space? Well, a railroad shelf layout might be the way to go! These awesome little layouts are designed to fit up against a wall, and take up as little space as possible in a room. So they’re perfect if you’re in an apartment, … Read more
When it comes to model trains, we have to consider several main factors. Size of the model, what our layout will look like, and details such as specific locomotives that we want to run. If you’re unsure, model trains come in a whole host of sizes, but the most popular are; N scale Vs HO … Read more
So you want to get into model railroading, but don’t know where to start? Well, there’s a lot to consider. Especially what model train scale is best for beginners. This’ll be a short post because it’s a pretty straightforward answer. So what’s the best scale for a beginner? Well, objectively it’s HO scale. Why? Because … Read more
H0 or HO scale trains are the most popular scales of model trains in the world, so it’s not a bad idea to know a little bit about them! The term HO scale comes from half an O scale, so it’s built at 1:87 scale of a full-sized train. HO was created initially to be … Read more