OO gauge or OO scale (also, 00 gauge and 00 scale) is the most popular standard gauge model railway standard in the United Kingdom, [1] outside of which it is virtually unknown. OO gauge is one of several 4 mm-scale standards (4 mm to 1 ft (304.8 mm), or 1:76.2), and the only one to be marketed by major manufacturers.

HO and OO are actually standardized sizes of both scale and gauge (the distance between the tracks) combined. The difference between the two comes down to size. The OO scale models are built to 1:76th scale while the HO scale models are built to 1:87 th scale.

1 天前 · What Is OO Gauge? OO Gauge refers to the distance between the rails on the track, which is 16.5mm. Interestingly, this is the same as HO Gauge, which is popular internationally. However, in OO Gauge, the trains themselves are built to a 1:76 scale, not 1:87 like HO. This means the trains are slightly larger in proportion to the track than you’d expect. This quirk dates back to when early ...

2023年3月6日 · OO and HO scale are two popular model railway scales and they can be successfully used on the same layout as the differences are quite subtle in some cases. This blog post explains the key differences between each scale and how they can be blended together on the same model railway layout to great effect.

2023年3月14日 · OO gauge is also commonly referred to as “double O" and “OO scale” because of its equivalent scale ratio which is 1:76. Put simply, to convert a real-life measurement to its miniature equivalent, divide the real-life measurement by 76.

What scale is my model train? What is 00 Gauge? How big is N Gauge? With such a wide variety of scales and gauges available to railway...

Gauge in model railways is the measure of the distance between the inside of the rails on the track. It is one of the key measurements of a model railway and determines the track and trains used, the other being scale. Model trains come in a wide array of gauges, each with its own unique charm and purpose.

2021年11月12日 · O scale, at a 1:48 ratio, is another popular scale. It was one of the original model train scales and used by historic manufacturers, such as Lionel, to produce large …

Sometimes referred to as OO gauge or 00 gauge/scale, our extensive collection includes model railway products designed for both analogue and digital control; whether you’re a traditionalist or embracing the latest in model railway tech, we’ve got something for you.

The most popular model train scale in the United Kingdom, OO Scale (or OO Gauge) trains run on 16.5 mm gauge track, just like HO, but built to 1:76 scale to allow space for the motor and electrical equipment in the smaller dimensions of English rolling stock.