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The HO Scale train is The Preferred Train Scale

The HO scale train has become the most popular train scale in the world. The HO stands for half of O, which is 1:87 scale and having a track gauge of 16.5 mm (0.650 in). The HO scale was born out of the Great Depression. The scale first appeared in the United Kingdom. The train being half the size of O could be produced for less allowing more people to purchase the train than that of O scale. The HO scale became very popular in the United States in the 1950s when modelers became more interested in true scale and realism.

 

The HO scale train is a perfect size for most train modelers.  The train is half the size of an O scale, which allows the modeler to incorporate twice the scenery and detail into the same size layout as the O scale. This size train is also large enough to be handled very easily and also allows for a great deal of detail to be modeled into the locomotive and rolling stock. The HO scale is also twice the size as the N scale trains, which is the second most popular scale. Even though the N scale is smaller and allows for more detail on a layout it is small and not as easy to handle as the HO scale train. Therefore the HO scale is probably the best scale for the beginner and also the expert.

 

Most modern HO scale trains come from the factory DCC equipped. DCC (Digital Command Control) allows for more than one train to be operated on the same track, and be controlled separately from each other. The simplest way to explain DCC is that basically each locomotive has a built in power pack that takes power from the rail and delivers this power to the train motor while controlling the speed and direction as a regular power pack would do. The built in power pack is controlled by another unit by using infrared, the same way that your TV remote controls your TV. Another advantage of DCC is that you can control switches, lighting, and other thins on your layout from one hand held device. Also it allows for easier wiring of the track because you can do away with block wiring system where you had a control panel with switches to control direction and speed of your train, which could become very complicated at times.

 

The HO scale train, being the most popular scale has the advantage of having more products produced in the scale than any other. You can find any type locomotive or rolling stock in almost any road name. The locomotives can be found representing the first steam locomotives all the way through to the modern diesel electrics. The amount of rolling stock on the market is enormous, allowing you to model the first train, an old west train, early 1900s trains, or modern trains, including passenger and freight trains. Also it is amazing at the amount of track side building, and accessories that are available. You can also find building to model towns and city or almost any type of industry that enables you train to keep running. This is just a small sample of what exist for HO trains.

Keep modeling,

Steve Barnett

About the Author

Steve Barnett is a model train expert. For more information on HO model trains, visit http://www.trainmodelingbook.com/the-ho-scale-model-train/.

Dcc Projects & Applications (Paperback) $29.95 Enhance your layout with digital command control. This collection of articles and columns from Model Railroader magazine`s "DCC Corner" takes the reader through a series of DCC projects, including setting up a DCC layout, decoder installation, lighting effects, sound effects, layout wiring projects, advanced decoder programming, and tips and ideas for advanced DCC projects. For beginners and experts alike, this book includes tips, techniques and photographic instruction. Also includes a glossary and a list of important considerations for choosing a DCC system.

Bachmann Williams BAC44913 EZ Command DCC Decoder Universal HO N On30 $40.95 Introduce your locomotives to the digital age with a basic 1 amp DCC decoder offered in two different wiring configurations. Compatible with NMRAcompliant DCC systems Control speed direction and lighting funtions (including headlight dimming) Service mode decoder lock for changing the address on the layout Ops mode programming Two or fourdigit addresses.

S P Whistle Stop 44923 EZ Command DCC System with BNSF GP40 Diesel Locomotive $209.59 This is the EZ Command DCC System with BNSF GP40 Diesel Locomotive by Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Controller:. Digital control of multiple locomotives in all scale. Plugandplay compatibilit. Digitally control speed direction lighting and sound. Simple ontrack programmin. 28 speed step control. 1 amp AC wall pack power supplly. Plugin wiring. Locomotive:. Use with all NMRA/NEMcompliant DCC system. Operating headlight. Allwheel drive Can moto Diecast chassi. EZ Mate Mark II couplers (with metal coil springs) fron and really. Compatible with conventional DCpowered layouts. DVD and printed instructions. Includes:. One EZ Command control center. One BNSF GP40 diesel locomotive.

S P Whistle Stop 44924 EZ Command DCC System with Union Pacific GP40 Diesel Locomotive $209.59 This is the EZ Command DCC System with Union Pacific GP40 Diesel Locomotive by Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Digital control of multiple locomotives in all scale. Plugandplay compatibilit. Digitally control speed direction lighting and sound. Simple ontrack programmin. 28 speed step control. 1 amp AC wall pack power supplly. Plugin wiring. Locomotive:. Use with all NMRA/NEMcompliant DCC system. Operating headlight. Allwheel drive Can moto Diecast chassi. EZ Mate Mark II couplers (with metal coil springs) fron and really. Compatible with conventional DCpowered layouts. DVD and printed instructions. Includes:. One EZ Command control center. One Union Pacific GP40 diesel locomotive.

S P Whistle Stop 44931 EZ Command DCC System with Seaboard 060 Steam Locomotive with Vanderbilt Tender $209.59 This is the EZ Command DCC System with Seaboard 060 Steam Locomotive with Vanderbilt Tender by Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Controller:. Digital control of multiple locomotives in all scale. Plugandplay compatibilit. Digitally control speed direction lighting and sound. Simple ontrack programmin. 28 speed step control. 1 amp AC wall pack power supplly. Plugin wiring. Locomotive:. Use with all NMRA/NEMcompliant DCC system. Operating headlight. Can moto Diecast chassi. EZ Mate Mark II couplers (with metal coil springs) fron and really. Compatible with conventional DCpowered layouts. DVD and printed instructions. Includes:. One EZ Command control center. One Seaboard 060 Steam Locomotive with Vanderbilt Tender.

S P Whistle Stop 44930 EZ Command DCC System with Southern Pacific 060 Steam Locomotive $209.59 This is the EZ Command DCC System with Southern Pacific 060 Steam Locomotive with Vanderbilt Tender by Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Older. Controller:. Digital control of multiple locomotives in all scale. Plugandplay compatibilit. Digitally control speed direction lighting and sound. Simple ontrack programmin. 28 speed step control. 1 amp AC wall pack power supplly. Plugin wiring. Locomotive:. Use with all NMRA/NEMcompliant DCC system. Operating headlight. Can moto Diecast chassi. EZ Mate Mark II couplers (with metal coil springs) fron and really. Compatible with conventional DCpowered layouts. DVD and printed instructions. Includes:. One EZ Command control center. One Southern Pacific 060 Steam Locomotive with Vanderbilt Tender.

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Bachmann Williams BAC60809 Ho Gp30 Diesel DCC Nickel Plate $69.78 Fully assembled and ready to run on conventional DCpowered layouts. Equipped with a 28speed step decoder. With the DCC On Board technology you can control the direction speed and lighting using the Bachmann EZ Command Digital Command Control System (bac44902). 100 backwardscompatible with standard DC (nondigital) layouts. Main track programming. All wheel drive. Directional lighting. Die cast chassis. Can motor. EZ Mate Mark II couplers with metal coil springs. Intricately detailed trucks. Delicately molded. Accurately molded plastic body shell prototypically painted black and yellow with yellow printing: Nickel Plate Road N. Y. C. and St. L. 903. Scale: HO 1:87. Length: 75/8 (194mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 21/4 (57mm).

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S P Whistle Stop 44910 EZ Command 5 Ampe Power Booster $341.7 This is the Bachmann EZ Command 5 Amp Power Booster. Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Intended for indoor use only. Provides extra current to the track so an increased number of DCC locomotives can run on your HO N O or Large Scale layout. Output voltage can be adjusted to meet your scale requirements. Can be used with any NMRA/NEMconformant DCC system. Air vents and a fan to ensure proper ventilation and prevent overheating. SAFETY FEATURES include: Thermal overload protection Optoisolation (current) interface that consumes 30ma. This eliminates any possiblility for hidden ground loops thru your power station 7V signal on the DCC bus to prevent the booster from accidentally sending power to track when the command station stops sending signals Green LED indicates that power is on. Red LED indicates an overload or short circuit. The Power Booster is protected by a thermal circuit breaker which resets when the short circuit or overload is corrected. Both printed and DVD format instructions. Includes:. (1) EZ Command Power Booster. (1) 5 Amp Power Supply. (1) EZ Command Signal Input Wire. (1) Universal Signal Input Wire. (1) Track Output Wire. Power Supply Input: DC 18V 5A. Output (Track Voltage): selectable 14V or 18V. Output Current: limited to a max. of 5A.

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