One of the most popular styles of model trains is the O gauge trains. These trains are larger than some of the other products available, but are sometimes the best. One of the reasons this scale is great is that it is easy to handle by beginners. Small children, as well as older adults who may have limited mobility in their hands, or poor eyesight will also find this size is much better to deal with.
O gauge trains have been around for a long time and started around 1900 by Marklin, a German toy manufacturer. These early models were just toys, and not purchased by real hobbyists until much later. O scale trains originally started out with three rails for extra support of this large size. Now just like other scales of model trains, there are different scales depending on where you live which is important to know. In America, O scale is 1:48 the size of a real train, but in England, this is 1:43:5, and in other parts of Europe it is 1:45. So when you are ordering your O scale train, make sure that you are using the right scale for where you live, or your train won’t run.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/3491221/Being larger than other scales, they will cost you more than smaller sizes, but these are still quite reasonable. The most expensive part of buying this scale is the price of the scenery and buildings. However, just like with other model trains, you don’t necessarily have to buy a whole bunch of things just to start your layout. You can start small with basic sets and build from there.
One of the more popular O gauge trains you can start out with is the Lionel 0-Gauge B&O Ready-To-Run Train set. This set is heirloom quality and comes with a die cast metal 4-4-0 steam locomotive, that has realistic looking puffing smoke, as well as a working headlamp. It also includes the tinder car, Lionel Lines boxcar, and gondola car with cable reels, and of course a classical red caboose. As an added bonus, you also get an additional ‘Sentinel’ boxcar as well. You also get a small extension bridge, ten telephone poles, as well as enough FasTrack to put together a 40?x60? oval. You get the PowerMax transformer, which controls movement in both forward and reverse. All of these can fit into a reusable box that it comes in and lists for just under $200.
If you are interested in becoming a model train hobbyist and want to start out with the O scale, there are many different websites where you can find an abundance of sets, individual cars and tracks, as well as a large assortment of scenery and buildings. It may be a good idea to check with your local hobby shops first, in order to see a variety of different offerings all in one location.
This is also a good way for beginners to be able to have any questions about trains answered right away. There are many really good books that have many layout plans, including all the materials you will need to make your hobby the best it can be. They will also have other tips and information any train lover will enjoy.
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