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G-Gauge |
At the top end we have the
G-Gauge model railways - often referred to as Garden Gauge.
This Gauge is one of the largest Gauges that are commercially available
in the UK, and so is ideally suited to running in the garden. At a
Gauge of 1:22 (1cm = 22 real cm) this is ideal for detailed models.
G-Gauge runs on a track that is 64mm apart - also referred to as track
gauge. |
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O-Gauge |
The next size down is
O-Gauge. This Gauge is 1:48 and runs on track that is 32mm
apart. |
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HOe-Gauge |
After that we have
HOe-Gauge, also known as HOe-Gauge. This is at a Gauge of 1:76
and runs on a 9mm track. The unusual thing about this Gauge is
that it is a Narrow Gauge railway Gauge - meaining it runs on track that
is closer together than you would usually see. This Gauge runs on
9mm track, which is also the same track gauge as N-Gauge models. |
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OO-Gauge |
Next we have
OO-Gauge. This Gauge is 1:77 and runs on track that is 16.5mm
apart. This Gauge is the most popular in the UK and can often be
seen at exhibitions and in home due to it's size. The most well
know manufacturer in the UK is Hornby, and this is their biggest selling
Gauge. |
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HO-Gauge |
Next we have
HO-Gauge. This Gauge is 1:87 and also runs on track that is
16.5mm apart. This Gauge is the most popular Gauge in the world
(outside the UK). As it's track gauge is the same as OO-Gauge,
trains can run on either track. |
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TT-Gauge |
After that comes
TT-Gauge. This Gauge is 1:100 and runs on track that is 12mm
apart. |
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N-Gauge |
Still smaller we have the
N-Gauge. This Gauge is 1:160 and runs on track that is 9mm
apart. This Gauge is also popular in the UK as it allows a large layout
in a small space. The Gauge is also referred to as N-Gauge, but
the gauge actually isn't to Gauge. |
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Z-Gauge |
Even smaller we have
Z-Gauge. This Gauge is 1:220 and runs on track that is 6.5mm
apart. This is very small and a layout can fit in a suitcase.
Due to it's size it is actually reasonably expensive. |
