Anyone n to trains? HO, "N" "O"

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What is HO scale in model trains?

HO or H0 is a rail transport modelling scale using a 1:87 scale (3.5 mm to 1 foot). It is the most popular scale of model railway in the world. The rails are spaced 16.5 mm (0.650 in) apart for modelling 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) standard gauge tracks and trains in HO.

O scale used to be called 1/4 inch scale with the ratio to the real thing as 1:48 with HO being 1/8 inch scale and 1:86 or 1:87. ...
HO is the next size and has been referred to as Half O with N scale being about half of that.













Scale implies that is it a scaled down version of the real thing. O scale used to be called 1/4 inch scale with the ratio to the real thing as 1:48 with HO being 1/8 inch scale and 1:86 or 1:87. ... HO is the next size and has been referred to as Half O with N scale being about half of that.

 

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...I’ll try and post a few pics of the N scale I bought for my nephew. I have an “O” and a “G” scale trains too.
 

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First attempt at N scale, not good at all. Corners too tight. That causes them to derail and fall off table, not good. N is too small for me..
 

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I do not know what the **** these are Research was an epic fail.

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At least a hundred of these.

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Thank you... I think ..... Goodwill.
 

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There is at least 20 HO scale cars....no track or engines. A lot of made in the USA parts. Old parts.
 

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...OV, I know the plastic parts are track connectors... $2.95 a package today. I would think all those stickers would be worth the monies but I really don’t know...
 

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...OV, I know the plastic parts are track connectors... $2.95 a package today. I would think all those stickers would be worth the monies but I really don’t know...

Thank you! The decals are worth ...sold as a lot, twice what I paid for both boxes. All the trains, parts, metal buildings...plastic buildings are made in the USA. A lot of it 50 years old.
 

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...OV, I know the plastic parts are track connectors... $2.95 a package today. I would think all those stickers would be worth the monies but I really don’t know...

Thanks! I still even with that info can not find any like these...
 

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..Atlas N scale model RR plastic track connectors. Is how I double checked myself..

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Thank you for the info. I was trying to find the yellow product, which I have, as ebay auctions I try to make sure item is as described as sellers can *** you with ebays new rules!:BangHead:
 

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Anyone needs anything let me know. I have parts galore!!!!
 

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