Model Train Layouts - A Quick Overview
When it comes to model train layouts, pretty much the sky is the limit
, depending on your budget and space. You can pick many kinds of model train scales, and it really depends of what you ideas you have.
The most common scale is the HO train, which is 1:87 scale, or one eighty seventh of the size of a regular train. There are variations of HO that have a narrower space between the wheels for smaller width tracks.
HO is the most common and widely used model train scale because of many reasons. First it is an ideal size for beginners, and people who have large hands, and have trouble dealing with smaller scales.
It is a good 'show' train, and isn't so small that it makes making layouts complicated. It is the easiest to find in most local hobby shops, and the accessories are in abundance, and if you are creative, can be made at home.
Your standard train layout is an 8x4' piece of plyboard, but that is just a common base line. If you were to look up model train layouts on a search engine, you would come up with many pictures and videos of layouts, including some of the most complex and intricate designs that you would think that these people had a lot of time on their hands.
In truth, many people make model trains a quite an extensive hobby, and do take much painstaking effort is building train layouts. In fact, there are many train modeling clubs, that have annual contests for their members, to see who has the most elaborate set up.
Most beginner layouts would start with a basic track design, usually some kind of oval or oval modification. You would have the track go around close to the outside edge of the board, making access to the engine and cars easier.
From there you can really get as creative as you want. There are complete accessory packages available, including miniature trees, buildings, people and other decorations.
You can use this as a simple start, or of course you can make your own. Small toy trucks and cars can be used, if they resemble the real thing, and you can make buildings out of just about anything.
For instance, if you want to create silos, or oil refinery containers, you can clean out a variety of different sized tin cans, and paint them to resemble the oil containers, or glue a couple together at the ends for a grain silo. This is just the beginning of the possibilities.
You can find out an abundance of information about model trains, layout designs, and and what the different scales are for them. There are many sites that are full of videos and images of these layouts, as well as pictures of the different kinds of engines and cars available out there.
There are many ideas about home made props, like taking plastic plants and taking them apart for use as scenery. You can also go to your local retailer to get a hands on idea of all the items out there, and they may also have some really good package deals, where you get the train set, plus a basic accessory pack.
by: Clint Spille
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