Question what is the difference HO vs OO scale? - Trainorders.com
OO that uses 16.5 mm track is a British thing while continental Europe uses HO with 16.5mm track. However things used to be where each continental manufacturer did its own thing in the …
What EMD, GE, and Alco export models have been made in HO?
The UK locos are standard gauge in real life just like the US - it's a historical quirk that when HO/OO gauge was invented in the UK, they made the track at HO/1:87 but due to …
Peco LK-55 Turntable Kit - with VIDEO! - Trainorders.com
They were easily repaired. The bridge spins on a central hub in the base and if there is a weakness in the design it is that the base is not sufficiently rigid to take stresses and strains …
Differences between GP60M cab and later EMD safety cabs
Differences in the taper of the nose are not really appearant, you only have a couple of feet around you. The GP60Ms are similar to the SD60Ms with two windows with a difference, the …
Western Railroad Discussion > Christmas 2024 - Trainorders.com
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year T.O.ers. I posted this on the Eastern Board a few days ago but I'm always lurking on the Western Board. This scene was shot in a wooden East …
Steam & Excursion > HICO History Book - Trainorders.com
> 1.6" scale. Track gauge is 7.5". Nice looking > engine. Pretty sure that the whole system, i.e. locomotives, cars, and track was 2" Scale (9 7/16 inch gauge). When I was in high school, mid …
Australia travel advice - Trainorders.com
Noteworthy is the Steamranger heritage railway in South Australia's Adelaide Hills. Near Port Augusta running into the town proper is the Pichi Richi Railway a remainder of the former …
International Railroad Discussion - Trainorders.com
Jan 11, 2025 · Discussion of railroads around the world. This is an experimental forum to guage response. If warranted it will be split by continent.
European Railroad Discussion > Trams of Sofia - Trainorders.com
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, has a very large tram system, some 308 kms of track, 268 kms metre gauge (actually 1.009m) and 40 kms standard gauge, including a section of mixed …
Model Railroading > Signals, but no scenery - Trainorders.com
Integrated Signal Systems of Spring Hill, FL, has been installing signals on my HO-gauge model RR. Signals aspects change with the position of the turnout; however, electronic for control of …