Many of our customers who are novice model railroad collectors get a little confused about the different types of track on the market. Adding to the confusion is the fact that different manufacturers have...
HO scale track is made in two (2) different "codes". Code 83 is the most realistic scale for HO track - it is 0.083" high. It has a shorter height profile than code 100. Code 100 is 0.100" high. You can tell...
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i am asked the question: "What Track System is BEST?" quite often. Tough question to answer straight away, but let's sort through some things. First an approximate chronology of Track Systems in the United...
Before starting a new HO train layout, a major consideration is selecting the brand and type of track that will be used. Factors in making this decision include the following: Are you expanding from a new...
3 Rail Track, an eBay guide on Märklin HO Trains (Marklin HO Trains) There are many brands of HO scale model trains, and most brands are usually compatible with each other. However, the brand of Märklin, which...
A Description of Märklin (Marklin) Metal Track Marklin HO train tracks have two outer rails and a center rail. There have been three general types: M (metal), K (Kunststoff, German for Plastic), and the...
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HO scale track codes come in at least 4 sizes that I know of. You have code 50, code 70, code 83, and code 100. The way to tell for sure is to measure the height of the rail. do not include the tie. If you...