One can buy a Ho Scale Track at Tower Hobbies, Trainz and Model Train Stuff. This type of track is also available at A Main Hobbies and and Hobby Linc.
Every ho scale train I have had worked on any ho scale track.
Yes HO is older than 00
No. There are many different scales, or gauges, of model trains. For example, an N scale train would be too small to fit on HO scale track.
3/4 inches. Modeltrainpro.com
0n3 .. that's O scale (1:48) running on .75 in gauge track (1:48 = 1/4" = 1ft.) ... On30 runs on HO track (meaning that HO track represents 30" track in O scale)
You can't use a transformer. HO models all run on DC current, AC will destroy them. You can buy HO power supplies, and for 30 ft of track almost any one would do.
go buy one
The HO scale trains use a 3.5mm to 1 real foot ratio which works out to be about 1:87:1 and is the most popular scale for model railways in the world. A train for this type of track would have 16.5mm (0.650in) tracks.
No, HO and N scale trains are not compatible.
Yes, HO track is needed to operate an HO train.
It appears that HO Scale is a term used within the world of miniature trains. HO scale refers to the size scale of these trains and many are made of brass. Therefore a brass ho scale can be used to describe model trains.
A mile in HO scale is about 60.5 Ft.