Is the O gauge better than the G gauge?
1686639
Hi Christina,I bought the "g" gauge polar express for my grandson and we put it around the tree or living room table. It is easier for him to run it and more sturdy. He is 5 years old and loves it.
1686640
Hi, Christina! You'll find the breakdown of train gauges at http://www.trainsetsonly.com/page/TSO/CTGY/Scales. I grew up with O and S (Lionel) scale trains. I find the smaller ones HO and (eek) N a LOT more difficult to work with but they take up less space. The problem *I* have with the G-scale trains is that they are so large you need more room and accessories would take up that much more room as well. I once set up an 8' x 8' train layout in a room 8'2" x 8'4" and had four different tracks set up along with all of the landscaping and the dreaded N as an 'amusement park' ride. Because O is part of my family history I bought each of my Grandchildren their own set as an heirloom. It's all a matter of personal preference which may be at least partly driven by space availability! Thanks!
1686641
The O gauge has more detail than the G gauge, so yes. I would say it is better.
1686642
Yes, because the engine is die cast metal not plastic. It also takes up less room. In addition their are a lot more car and accessories available for the O gage sets.
1956692
The only difference is in the gauge. Custom light gauge is .11-.52. Light gauge is .12-.53. The custom light gauge is easier on the fingers, but not quite as loud as the light gauge. You won't notice too much of a difference in loudness unless you fingerpick a lot. Hope this helps!!
1147379
O gauge track. The Scale refers to the size of the train. It is O scale also
1772801
I would get a pack with more power, in order to run G scale. this is more for N, HO.
965073
There is no difference between the two, besides the price. The one you linked is actually overpriced. Both similar grades and similar scales from the same company.
298781
I don't run G scale and am not at all familiar with the power needed to operate it. I model HO and N (later on)The 1300 operated both those well but I have some 2.5 grade runs and had to move up to the Tech7. As I add rail I willn have to move up again.I would not recommend it for G scale based on what I have experianced.
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I'm not familiar with the different gauges for trains, but I believe HO is larger. These tracks are for the early childhood train sets such as Thomas the Tank Engine, Brio, Melissa & Doug, etc. The only scale I've heard used for these is "Brio Scale."
1275554
Yes to HO, no to O. The unit will run 2-3 HO trains simultaneously but doesn't put out enough power to run O scale locoss. For that, you need to add a power booster Bachmann sells that combines with this unit to run larger scales.
1069782
Dial type gauges are only guaranteed accurate in the middle of their range. Digital are usually accurate throughout their entire range.
2088331
Yes, the Boy Scout train is designed to run on O-27 & O gauge track. The set comes with O gauge FasTrack.
2206641
Dan this transformer work with any O gauge set, even if it's from 1979. I've fun some of my post-war lionel pieces (1950s) with it. Also will run the big G gauge pieces. Careful not to use it on HO or N gauge as it puts too much current in the rails and fry the motors-
312368
I don't know for sure except we have mixed them up before and couldn't tell the difference, works just the same. I had to buy new hand set for the gauge with out a problem.
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diesels make more compression so I would get a gauge set made just for testing diesel engines
1505162
Go solid - much easier to work with in tight places. The gauge needed depends on current flow requirements, but 22-24ga is common.
1275555
I use it on HO but I don't know if it works on O scale. It works perfectly on HO
554257
gauges can always be changed. It is the manifold I worry about... yellow jacket is very solid and well made. I've used yellow jacket for 16 years. heat pumps can hurt your analog gauges but replacement $13 to $16 dollar gauges each....the manifold is what you pay for...digital a waste of money for me...
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Not had any problem with any brand. Just make sure you get the right gauge.