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REAL TRAINS VIDEOS

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3-Rail Traditional Trains

Forum for Collectors and Operators to Discuss 3-Rail O Gauge Trains

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Forum for Collectors and Operators to Discuss Tinplate Trains

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3-Rail Scale Model Trains

3-Rail Scale is model railroading in O scale that strives to achieve the most true-to-prototype realism possible with locomotives, rolling stock, paint schemes, scenery, operation, and other aspects of the hobby, while still using 3-rail O gauge track. This includes the use of scale (Kadee) couplers, and other modifications that make the model as close to prototypical as possible.

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2-Rail Scale Model Trains

Forum for Modelers to Discuss 2-Rail O Scale Trains

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O Scale Narrow Gauge Forum

Do you like your rails a little closer than normal?
If you're into narrow-gauge railroading, this is your forum!

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S-Scale Trains

A forum for discussing S scale (1/64th scale) trains.

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The "HONGZ" Forum

"HONGZ" stands for HO scale, N scale, G scale, and Z scale.
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Subways/Transit/Traction

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Real Trains

Questions, discussions and news about 12-inch to the foot scale railroads.

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Track Plans and Layout Design

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Electrical Forum

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Lionel Forums

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Lionel General Topics

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Lionel Service Questions

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Lionel Products

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Lionel Delivery Schedule

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MTH General Topics

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MTH Products

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MTH Delivery Schedule

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Atlas General Topics

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Control System Forums

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MTH DCS and PS2/PS3

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Lionel TMCC, LEGACY and ERR

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Lionel Lion Chief and other R/C Systems

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3D PRINTING DISCUSSIONS

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Tech Support Forums

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Tech Support for the OGR Forum (NOT FOR TRAINS)

This is the TECH SUPPORT FOR THE OGR FORUM. Post your forum software related questions here.

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FAQs

How tall is an O gauge train? ›

O SCALE - (Proportion Ratio 1:48. Looking at the front of a typical O Scale train engine or boxcar, the dimensions are an average 4" High x 2.5" Wide.)

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How wide is O gauge train track? ›

"O gauge" refers to tracks that are nominal 32 mm (1.26 in) according to older standards of NMRA, current standards of BRMSB and NEM. 1.25 in (31.75 mm) apart current standards of NMRA. When used as a narrow-gauge track, O gauge allows scales such as 1:32 representing 1,000 mm ( 3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) gauge track.

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What is the difference between standard and O gauge trains? ›

Standard Gauge refers 2.125 inch gauge track whereas O-gauge measures 1.25 inches.

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What is the most popular model railroad scale? ›

HO Scale. "HO" means "half - o;" models are half the size of O Scale. HO is the most popular scale with the greatest selection of sets and accessories, as it allows lots of railroad action in a small area.

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What is the tightest O gauge curve? ›

O-27 is the tightest curve available and has a diameter of 27 inches. O-27 can also be used to identify the profile of the rail which is higher than scale to better accommodate the needs of model trains. The term is also sometimes applied to all trains and tracks that operate on anything other than true O scale.

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Can O gauge trains run on 027 track? ›

A: O and O-27 use the same width straight track so O-27 trains can run on O Gauge track and in some cases O Gauge trains can run on O-27 track. The primary difference between the track from an appearance standpoint is the height of O Gauge track compared to that of O-27.

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What is the smallest O gauge radius? ›

Whilst 1st Radius curves ( 371mm / 14.6 inches) do still exist, for most modern locomotives and rolling stock the minimum recommended curve is 2nd Radius (at 438mm / 17.2 inches).

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Why does O gauge have 3 rails? ›

The use of a third rail in rail transport modelling is a technique that was once applied, in order to facilitate easier wiring. Early O gauge track pieces. All metal, with a small fibre insulating washer beneath each central rail chair.

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Do O gauge trains run on AC or DC? ›

In the last 20 years or so, most of the motors for both Lionel and MTH, as well as AtlasO, Weaver, 3rd Rail, and other manufacturers of 0 Gauge 3 rail trains, use DC motors. There is a rectifier that converts the AC power in the track to DC in the locomotive.

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When did Lionel start making O gauge trains? ›

Starting in 1915, Lionel followed most of its U.S. competitors and adopted the smaller O gauge standard for its budget-level trains. During the pre-Great War era, Lionel competed with Ives Manufacturing Company, Boucher Manufacturing Company, Dorfan, Louis Marx and Company and American Flyer.

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How tall are Amtrak trains? ›

Superliner (railcar)
Superliner
Car length85 ft 0 in (25.91 m)
Width10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)
Height16 ft 2 in (4.93 m)
Platform height8 to 21.7 in (203.2 to 551.2 mm)
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How tall are freight trains? ›

Those container trains you see, with containers stacked atop other containers — many of the containers are 9 ft 6 in tall, so on the cars, two of them can add up to 20 ft 2 in. Now that many railroads can handle cars that tall, some auto cars are that tall too. But regular freight cars are more like 16 feet.

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How tall is a GE locomotive? ›

GE AC6000CW
Specifications
Wheel diameter42 in (1,067 mm)
Length76 ft 0 in (23.16 m)
Width10 ft 3 in (3.12 m)
Height16 ft 0 in (4.88 m)
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Why is railroad gauge 4 feet 8.5 inches? ›

George Stephenson, who built the first practical steam locomotive in England, laid his rails based on the width of coal wagons. Laying the rails five feet apart and accounting for two inch wheels and a bit of leeway, the resulting space between the rails, or the rail gauge, was four feet eight and a half inches.

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