For example, HO scale — the most popular model train scale in the U.S. and Canada — is used to denote a ratio of 1:87. This means one inch on an HO scale model is equivalent to 87 inches, or 7.25 feet ...

1 – Choose the Right Scale When space is limited, choosing a smaller model train scale is often the best option. HO and N scales are popular choices among compact layouts. HO scale trains, which are ...

(Abiola Odutola/The Brandon Sun) “The N-scale model has a ratio of 1:160, making it smaller, while the HO scale is 1:87, which is the most common scale in the world,” Stumme said on Saturday.