Re: The Lego Trains, do they fit O-gauge? (2024)

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Re: The Lego Trains, do they fit O-gauge? ›

We discovered that the buildings were the perfect size for an O-Gauge Layout or Train Garden and that the Little LEGO People can do some amazing things with engines, cars and accessories. Here are some ideas for you to study.

There's some compatibility between all the LEGO® train tracks. Over the years, we've never changed the width of the train tracks. The train cars from all earlier models will run on the new track and connect to the new trains.

Lego trains use a nominal gauge of 37.5 mm ( 1+15⁄32 in), based on 5-stud track centerlines gauge. This is circa 5.5 mm wider than O gauge (30 mm [1.181 in] – 33 mm [1.3 in]). The 37.5 mm length is not derived by a certain scale ratio.

First thing: Scale and gauge are two different things entirely. All O gauge equipment runs on track 1.25" in gauge, but not all of the equipment is the same size... O scale (1:48): Pretty simple and straightforward.

O SCALE - (Proportion Ratio 1:48. Looking at the front of a typical O Scale train engine or boxcar, the dimensions are an average 4" High x 2.5" Wide.)

We discovered that the buildings were the perfect size for an O-Gauge Layout or Train Garden and that the Little LEGO People can do some amazing things with engines, cars and accessories. Here are some ideas for you to study.

Unlike with sectional roadbed track, most conventional track is interchangeable with that of other makers provided the rail size, or “Code,” is the same. Some manufacturers also offer transition track or rail joiners so you can mix rail sizes.

development and use. …the world is the so-called standard gauge of 4 feet 8.5 inches (1.4 m), which originated with George Stephenson's pioneer Liverpool & Manchester line in 1829. It was exported from Britain to Europe and the United States with the export of British locomotives built to it.

Practically all the trains LEGO has released are built to a vehicle gauge that is 6 studs wide (barring the odd handrail perhaps). They've done this since they first introduced trains into the LEGO world, whereas their cars have inexplicably doubled in size over the years.

Which is better, O gauge or HO gauge? ›

O scale is obviously a much larger commitment—HO scale is half the size, and is one of the most popular scales due to its relatively easy entry point. Smaller scales, therefore, can be ideal for beginners, but larger scales allow you to create much more detail and realism in your layouts.

A: O and O-27 use the same width straight track so O-27 trains can run on O Gauge track and in some cases O Gauge trains can run on O-27 track. The primary difference between the track from an appearance standpoint is the height of O Gauge track compared to that of O-27.

In the United States, O gauge is defined as 1:48 (0.25 inches to the foot, "quarter inch scale" - 1/4 inch equals one foot). This is also a common dollhouse scale, giving more options for buildings, figures, and accessories. Many O gauge layouts are also accessorized with 1:43.5 scale model cars.

Lionel O-Gauge sets are electric sets that are approximately 1:48 scale and are what most people envision when the think about Lionel. O-Gauge is divided into two categories: Traditional O-Gauge and O Scale.

G scale can refer to any ratio of model railroad that is larger than O scale. Ratios include 1:32; 1:29; 1:24; 1:22.5; 1:19; and 1:12.

Welcome to the Chi-Town Union Station, the world's largest O-Scale Model Railroad and home of the world's longest model train.

One of the biggest questions we hear people ask is whether the wooden track or parts they are buying will be compatible with their current track or set. The general answer to this question is YES!

A: No. I bought this and then also 10882 and 10872 (both duplo train track sets) and the train doesn't fit. It sort of works on the regular pieces, but derails pretty easily and doesn't work on the ramps or switches.

No, not all of the railroad lines in the US are connected. The US has an extensive railroad network, but it is made up of multiple separate systems operated by different companies. While there are some interconnections and shared tracks between these systems, there are also many areas where the tracks do not connect.

The US standard railroad gauge is 4 feet, 8.5 inches (Gauge means width between the two rails). The U.S. federal safety standards allow the standard gauge to vary from 4 ft 8 in (1,420 mm) to 4 ft 9 1⁄2 in (1,460 mm) for operation up to 60 mph (97 km/h).