Are you thinking about building a model railroad? Is so you you’ll have to decide which scale you wish to model in. Model railroad scales are G, HO, Z, S, O, and N scale. HO scale is currently the most popular scale for model railroaders. HO Scale means that scale size objects such as model railroad scenery or rolling stock will be 1/87 the size of full scale.
Smaller model railroad scales include N scale (1:160) and Z scale (1:220) and are most suitable when you only have a small space for your layout. If you have a lot of space you might select O scale with is 1:48 and easier to work with. G scale, which is 1:24, is used for garden railroads.
It is very important that you plan your model railroad prior to building it. Your track plan should be laid out on a scale drawing before you start. Begin by laying out your roadbed using actual track to get the correct arc for the curves. After you have completed the roadbed you can begin the job of putting down the track ballast
Now comes the fun part – model railroad scenery. Now it’s time to use your imagination and creativity. You can construct the scenery when the spirit moves you. Some model railroaders never complete their model railroad layout because they are continually changing or adding to their buildings and scenery. Some base their model railroad layout on real towns and cities while some create fictional towns and lanscape features. Regardless of your preference you can find lots of resources on the internet like model railroad software, model railroad books and instructional websites.
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