Alocsin's Model Railroading Index for HO, N, O, G (Garden), Z and S Scales
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© 2012 by Aurelio Locsin.
Model railroading brings the skills of running passenger trains, switching freight cars and driving steam locomotives into residential spaces, club rooms and back yards. The following details the joys and woes of the hobby by listing Alocsin’s hubs on the subject, categorizing them by scale. The latest efforts are shown under What’s New.
WHAT'S NEW?
- Alocsin's Model Railroading Index for HO, N, O, G (Garden), Z and S Scales
The following is an index to Alocain's hubs about model railroading, model trains and the model railroad hobby arranged in alphabetical order by subject/scale and then by title. The last subject, What's New, is a list of the five latest additions for those who want to see the latest additions. - 3 months ago
- Model Train Resource: HO-Scale Track Plans for Shelf Layouts
If you’re willing to forego space-hogging loops for more operations, you can realize your dreams of HO-scale track plans through a shelf layout. View some examples here. - 4 months ago
- Model Train Resource: N-Scale Track Plans for Shelf Layouts
At a proportion of 1/160, which is almost half the size of the more popular HO scale, N-scale track plans are ideally suited for space-saving shelf layouts. Perhaps some of these designs will inspire you to finally build your own pike. - 4 months ago
- Model Train Resource: Online Videos of Great HO-Scale Track Plans
HO-scale track plans are easily the most popular type in the model railroading world because they balance detail with space considerations. Grab something to eat and drink, so you can relax and enjoy the work of some of this scale’s finest craftsmen. - 5 months ago
- Top Selling Model Trains on Amazon
What kid doesn’t enjoy the sight and sound of a model locomotive chugging its way down a track while pulling some colorful passenger and freight cars? Here are the top selling trains on Amazon. - 5 months ago
All Scales
The following applies to all types and sizes of model railroading.
- Great Model Railroads to View Online. A selection of model railroading videos to view online from several scales.
- Great Train Expo - Part 1 and Part 2. Candid review of an on-going model train show that travels the country.
- Lance Mindheim:How To Design A Small Switching Layout. Reviews a book by one of the masters of the hobby. The effort describes how to create switching pikes in a standard-sized bedroom.
- Micro-Layouts. Proof that you can have a functioning model railroad layout in under 4 square feet.
- Online Model Railroad Sites You'll Love to Visit. Hobby sites for encouraging your dreams.
- Storage Solutions for Hobbyists. Options for organizing your hobby models and equipment.
- Top Selling Model Trains. The crowd at Amazon must know something to turn these model trains into the top sellers.
- Videos of Great Winter- and Snow-Themed Track Plans. Cold weather cannot prevent the dedicated model railroader from realizing his fantasies.
G (Garden) Scale
A selection of hubs about G scale, which is also known as garden scale for its propensity to put layouts outdoors.
- G-Scale (Garden) Track Plans. Track plan examples to inspire your own garden pikes.
- Online Videos of Great G-Scale (Garden) Track Plans. Enjoy what others have managed to create in G scale.
HO Scale
The following talks about the most popular model railroading scale.
- HO-Scale Track Plans for Shelf Layouts. If you put your layout on shelves, you can still use the room for other functions.
- HO-Scale Track Plans to Inspire Your Own Layout Designs. Excellent designs to inspire your own model train efforts.
- Online Videos of Great HO-Scale Track Plans. Sit back and enjoy these diversions into other people’s model railroading creations.
- Videos of Great HO Scale Accessories for Your Model Railroad Layout. These animated accessories put life into any HO layout.
N Scale
At half the proportions of HO, N scale packs in twice as much action into a model railroading layout as shown by the following hubs.
- N-Scale Track Plans for Shelf Layouts. You can make your N-scale layout take up even less space at home by mounting it on shelves around the room.
- N-Scale Track Plans to Inspire Your Own Layout Designs. You too can get started in this small scale with these layout plans.
- Online Videos of Great N Scale Track Plans. Enjoy these efforts by those who have succeeded in crafting their own N-scale empires.
O Scale
The largest scale adds loads of detail to the hobby, as the following describes.
- Online Videos of Great O-Scale Track Plans. Kick back and relax with some online videos of magnificent layouts.
- O-Scale Track Plans To Inspire Your Own Layout Designs. Now you’re ready to create your own O-scale pike by using these suggestions as a starting point.
S Scale
Only slightly larger than HO, S scale offers slightly more detail as shown by the following.
- S-Scale Track Plans To Inspire Your Own Layout Designs. Get started in this scaled with these suggestions.
Trolley Models
Among the advantages of trolleys are their smaller space requirements and right radii as shown by the following.
- Model Trolley Layout Videos to Enjoy Online. Stop the planning for a spell so you can enjoy watching other people’s trolleys.
- Online Model Trolley Resources You Must See. Jump-start your hobby with these inspirational resources.
Z Scale
The smallest commercially available scale lets you run small consists in small bedrooms. Find out how with the following.
- Online Videos of Great Z-Scale Track Plans. How small can you make a Z-scale track plan?
- Z-Scale Track Plans To Inspire Your Own Layout Designs. Inspiring examples of the scale to get you going.
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I'll probably write a hub about indexing, after gaining some experience with it.
thank you Alocsin. Bookmarked for reference and guide. I will be researching the G-scale for my garden. Not sure when, but sounds iteresting for a project. Awesome
That's great, tsmog. Be sure and write a hub about it when you're done. I read somewhere that G is the fastest growing one right now.
Looks like a great idea having an indexing hub, Now I see how it works. I remember having a model railroad set a youngster,I'll have to check out your hubs and see which type I had, seem to have forgotten.
My old man loves model trains and so do I. A great index and wealth of info Alocsin. Thanks pal. Have a great weekend!
cclitgirl Level 7 Commenter 3 months ago
Ah, yes, the indexing hub. I read about that in your other hub about the top-earning hubbers. I'll be curious to know how this works. :) Voted up and useful.