What size is 009?

OO9, often also denoted as 009 or 00-9 is a model railway scale and gauge combination of 4 mm scale and 9 mm (0.354 in) gauge tracks, which models a prototype track gauge of 2 ft 3 in (686 mm).

Is 009 the same as n gauge?

It will work but won’t look great. For this reason, Peco also produces 009 specific track. This is the same gauge as N (9mm) but with more authentic sleepers that have wider spacing and larger sleepers, especially in the case of Peco SL-400 which has a worn and battered look compared to more “maintained” SL-404 track.

What is 0n30 scale?

On30 uses the American O scale of 1⁄4 inch to the foot, (ratio 1∶48) to operate trains on HO gauge (16.5 mm / 0.65 in) track.

What track does 009 run on?

Yes – 009 is 4mm/ft scale on 9mm N-gauge track, which therefore scales to a 2ft 3in narrow gauge.

Is Ho the same as OO?

The difference between the two scales comes down to size. HO Scale models are built to 1:87th scale, meaning 87 packed together will in effect be the same size of the real thing. This is the correct scale for 16.5mm gauge track. OO Scale will appear slightly larger to HO Scale models and accessories.

What is the difference between HO and On30?

On30 is 1:48 scale, the same as O scale. It’s a subset of O scale. HO scale is 1:87 scale, about half the size. It turns out that HO scale track is about 30 inches wide in O scale, making it convenient for modeling narrow gauge trains.

What is HOn3 scale?

HOn3 Scale (1:87), otherwise known as HO Narrow Gauge, is a subcategory of HO scale trains. HOn3 trains are the same scale and size as HO scale trains, but they operate on different track. HOn3 trains run on track whose rails are more narrowly distanced from each other than rails on HO scale, or standard gauge, track.

Is HO or OO better?

What is HO narrow gauge?

(Narrow gauge) H0e is a gauge defined by the Normen Europäischer Modellbahnen (NEM). According to that standard, H0e represents narrow gauges between 650–850 mm (25.59–33.46 in), though it is often used to represent 600 mm ( 1 ft 115⁄8 in) gauge railways as well.

Will HOn3 run on HO track?

HOn3 is HO scale, 1/87th full size. A model person or automobile or building will work for any HO scale and gauge (HOn3, HOn30, HOn42, HOm, and HO standard). Only equipment for the same gauge can operate on a particular gauge’s track. HOn3 engines and cars won’t operate on HOn30 track.

What is the difference between HO and HOn3?

The larger the scale, the more room it takes for an extensive layout. Using HO as an example, HOn3 means HO scale, narrow gauge, 3′ between the rails. HOn2 would be HO scale, narrow gauge, 2′ between the rails. HOn30 is a little different as that is HO scale, narrow gauge, 30 inches between the rails.

How to get 009 to work properly PECO points?

Most of us do not make our own track although, I would have to say that if I ever replaced the track at our station, I would do so now. Most of us use Peco track and the new 009 ‘mainline’ flexible lengths look so much better than the previous ‘crazy track’. The problem arises with points. Peco ‘crazy track’ 009 points are frankly useless!

Where can I buy PECO model train tracks?

Although PECO’s main product line is HO and OO trackwork, PECO also offers complete lines of model railway accessories such as switch machines, terminal connectors, joiner ties and much more. Tony’s Train Exchange carries an extensive inventory of PECO Model Railway products for sale online at competitive pricing.

Are there any RTR 009 locomotives in the UK?

The British market is just too small to excite manufacturers enough to produce high quality RTR British 009 stock and I rather suspect that many who use the scale do not expect to spend more than a few pennies on a locomotive anyway.

Can a tortoise motor be used for Peco points?

You may find that the wire supplied with Tortoise motors is too flexible to operate Peco points but is is quite easy to obtain a slightly stiffer piano wire. It is also very easy to adjust their throw: the perfect solution! Now all you have to do is to put the baseboard on its side and wire it up below.