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artfull dodgerOGR Forum Member

Hornby OO is the same track width as HO as far as I know, even the 3 rail stuff. That goes for all the UK style OO. Lionel OO uses track that is wider in gauge than HO, and is the Correct gauge for OO. The UK stuff is running on track that is to narrow by several scale inches. If only it was that simple, to just buy OO track form the UK, but it is not. American OO is its own beast and one not seen much since prior to WWII, only a few companies kept going after the war and by the 60's even they had faded away or dropped the OO product. Only way we see a fresh batch of track is someone to make it, especially switches for 3 rail, if only to mate with the Hi rail style Gargraves track. But that is likely to never happen, so those that want to enjoy these little jewels, have to haunt train shows and ebay and empty their wallet to afford to build a small layout.

12/12/201:39 AM

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