What is Model Train Scale?
The railroad modeling is the hobby that came about like a secret society. It is at a worldwide scale and the love for trains has never abated, going beyond the borders of race and culture. It slowly rose to heights where people all over congregate and are happy to discuss and share ideas on model trains. For newbies in the hobby, there are a few things you should know in basic railroading. One of the essentials is the model train scale. The train scale refers to the size of the model train. It is usually scaled down to the size of the original train. An example would be given the aspect ratio of 1:160; this means the model train is 160 times smaller than the real live train. There are several train scales in this hobby. These are: • G scale- Also known as the “garden” scale, trains under this category have a ratio of 1:22.5. These are model trains meant for the outdoors or the backyard. • O scale- One of the most popular among the available scales. These trains have a ratio of 1:48. •
