The model railway/railroad thread. European & North American HO.

[classic33]

Where is the best place a go for large scale track and locos?

A upmarket nursing home near to me is interested in one for thier residents.

"O" gauge?
Try Hattons in Liverpool, The Signal Box or Olivia's.

And if it is for outdoor use, confirm before paying that the track is suitable for outdoor use.

Or consider On30 Gauge.

 

[Cycleops]

For Garden use LGB 'G' gauge might be more suitable than O. Always been a favourite with outdoor model rail fans. A bit larger than O.
https://www.lgb.com/products/product-information/catalogs/complete-catalog

View: https://youtu.be/Bd3FfLxjT00

All European outline though. Can be DC or DCC operation.

 

[Cycleops]

I see Hornby have released a new TT:120 gauge standard, said to be mid-way between 00 and N gauges.

Could be a good way to go for indoor layout

https://uk.hornby.com/products/easterner-train-set-tt1002m

TT (table top) has been around for years and previously offered by Triang but seems to be coming in for a revival. Peco are supporting it with track and turnouts as well as buildings.
https://www.keymodelworld.com/article/peco-launches-tt-scale-range-track-buildings

 

[stephec]

Outdoor I would reckon unless it's to deliver the meals to the rooms!!

It's funny you should say that as I once thought of building a garden railway that went past the built in BBQ so that it could send burgers to the patio. 😂

Outdoor stuff can get expensive though, do they have a budget in mind?

 

[Jameshow]

It's funny you should say that as I once thought of building a garden railway that went past the built in BBQ so that it could send burgers to the patio. 😂

Outdoor stuff can get expensive though, do they have a budget in mind?

I don't know I'll ask next time I'm in!

Thanks for all the advice!

 

[stephec]

Planning and building a garden layout can sometimes mirror the real thing depending on the complexity of it.

One thing I've just thought of is do they have a local model railway society?

If they were to go and ask them for advice they might find that some of the more enthusiastic members with time on their hands offer a bit more. 😉

 

[Smokin Joe]

One of the things I believe with model railways is that simplicity is often best. A branch line with maybe two trains and a few passing loops can give as much pleasure to operate as a complicated system with multiple lines, roads and buildings crammed onto the layout. Many modellers overdo it and the setup looks an illogical mess.

I've often thought of a garden railway, and as Cyclops suggests, G gauge would be my choice. Last time I researched it it was significantly cheaper than O gauge and a pretty little branch line running round the perimeter of the garden would be quite relaxing to own and operate.

 

[Cathryn]

Just found this thread! My dad has a Gauge 1 track around his garden! It’s fabulous! I’ll try and get pics to share! I love model railways!