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Most models designed to run on 3 rail "O" gauge track will work. Models designed to run on 2 rail will also probably work.
On the other hand models designed to run on three rail and having metal wheels and axles will not work on 2 rail track.
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Are ho trains the same as o gauge Lionel trains?
No. Lionel is approximately O gauge (1/4 inch to the foot) and S gauge is 3/16 inch to the foot. Lionel has taken a number of liberties in "scaling" their models - some are quite close to accurate but most are not.
What cheats for Lionel trains on track are programmed into the ar?
none
Do all Lionel trains go to the Lionel fast track?
Every Lionel Train ever built will run on every type of track produced, including FasTrack.
Are o scale Lionel trains compatible with Atlas o scale items?
The answer is yes. Lionel and Atlas O scale trains are 100 percent compatible. You differentiate model and toy trains according to their scale and their gauge. "Scale" relates to the comparative ratio of measurements between the model and its full-size counterpart or prototype. "Gauge" the second aspect of a model's size, refers tp tje space betweem tje rails of the track, For O gauge this measurement is 1 1/4 inches. These same models are built to a ratio of 1:48 so a 50 foot long real (prototype) locomotive would be 12 1/2 inches in length on the model. Atlas model trains will run on Lionel track and vise-a-versa. The two companies also use the same style and type of coupler along with the same hieight for holding their trains together. I hope this helps and if you need more information e-mail or call me, thanks. Jerry Kimble jkimble@atlaso.com 1-908-687-9590 ext. 7118 Atlas Model Railroad Company
Why is the use of a gauge important in railroading?
So trains could stay on the track.
Can Lionel and American flyer trains run on the same track?
No because they use different currents, track sizes, and power methods (2 and 3 rail).
Is it true that the British use a smaller gauge track for there trains during World War 2?
No.
Can bachmann locomotives run on hornby sets?
All model trains are compatible on the same track if they are the same gauge. The only time they may not be compatible is if a dcc chip is programmed not to run on dc.
Where online can someone buy extra track for LGB trains?
There are a wide variety of places where one can buy an extra track for LGB trains. Since it is a model train, the best place to buy extra tracks is at a model train store.
What has the author Kent J Johnson written?
Kent J. Johnson has written: 'Basic Model Railroad Track Plans' -- subject(s): Design and construction, Models, Railroads, Track 'Greenberg Guides Lionel Trains' 'Project Railroads You Can Build' 'Greenberg's Pocket Price Guide' 'Trackwork and lineside detail for your model railroad' -- subject(s): Design and construction, Models, Railroads, Track
How do you find reputable buyer for postwar Lionel trains?
Oh that would be tough... But if you are in member of a same forum you can track on his posts and reputations though this is really not an assurance.
How do you tell the gauge of model trains?
There is only one real way, unless you bought it new, when it will say the guage on the box. With second hand models, if you measure the distance betweren the weels and divide it by the actual size, you will get the ratio of the size
