i'm just confused with it. pls. tell their difference aside from their sizes
2007-06-06 15:25:32 · 4 answers · asked by klarence_75 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Other than their size, there is LITTLE difference in the quality of the trains today !! In the 1970's, N-scale was considered a TOY because it wasn't detailed or accurate. Today, manufacturers build N-scale locomotives and rolling stock (cars) that are incredibly accurate.
HO is 1:87 scale and N is 1:160 scale... simply put, that means for each foot of space you get 87 feet of HO "world" or 160 feet of N "world". This means you get MORE train and more "world" with N-scale. A ten foot length of track is 1600 ft in N, but only 870 ft in HO
I've built several HO railroads for others and with club-groups... but for my own apartment, I built in N-scale
2007-06-06 22:17:38 · answer #1 · answered by mariner31 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HO is 1:87 scale and N is 1:160 scale.
You will find that HO is more readily available than N scale equipment. If space is a major consideration, then N scale might be a good choice.
2007-06-06 15:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by Randy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many hobby shops have a 4 x 8 train layout with trains, buildings, and scenes with "O" gauge (Lionel), "HO" gauge, and "N" gauge. The HO gauge is the most popular and has more trains and equipment available. Check out your local hobby store to see which scale you like the best. This hobby could last you the rest of your life.
2007-06-06 16:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by Lionheart ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is for you, then you might also want to consider things like your eyesight and manual dexterity. N scale is very small, so if you need to replace couplers or do other work on locos and rollingstock, then you need the dexterity to use it.
I know some of the older folk are having difficulty in this area.
2007-06-07 00:30:25 · answer #4 · answered by Susan C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋