Examples of 00 model trains
For many people in the model trains hobby, the ultimate collection is the 00 model trains. This is the gauge used from yesteryear in Britain. It is the gauge that is generally just used in Britain only, as the HO scale has now taken over as the most popular world wide scale used. This is probably because of the American influence over time, where the hobby has become very popular in the last few decades. This means that more and more model train companies have started to provide trains and track for the HO scale.
There are many people that now specialize in collecting and find the old 00 gauge trains. These have become real collector’s items as they have so much history and mystique attached to them. They are known as some of the top trains to collect when you get involved with the hobby.
People enjoy collecting models from the 00 scale. Some of the things that they collect are the accessories that are as exquisite as the trains themselves. Accessories from Hornby, Tri-ang, Triang Hornby, Wrenn, Hornby Dublo, Mainline and many others are very popular. There are second hand stores online that deal with these manufacturers as the demand is so great.
One of the great trains to buy in the 00 range is the Hornby Dublo BR Class 4MT 2-6-4 Standard Tank Loco 80033 Wrenn body. This has a 3 rail chassis and has an early Triang Wren body fitted. The metal coupler hooks give this locomotive great character on your track.
Another very popular kit in the 00 scale is the Hornby R398 LNER Flying Scotsman Loco train pack. This was made in Britain and is one of the most popular kits in the world, as the famous name is so well known in the hobby. The kit has the early round dome and the three teak Gresly coaches. The kit also has the composite coach, the sleeping car and the brake coach. This is a really great starter kit for someone who wants to get started in the 00 scale. You can also use this to expand your current layout.
One train that you can find in second hand store is the Hornby R150 LNER Class B12 4-6-0 Loco 7476. This 00 gauge train has great character and had been used for a number of decades. It is one of the locomotives that many collectors look for when expanding their 00 scale collection.
If you are looking to add a diesel locomotive to your 00 collection then the Hornby R357 BR Class 31 Diesel Loco D5572 is a great choice. This is another locomotive that you can find advertised in hobby magazine or sold on online websites. There are many great second hand locomotives sold so you should be able to find this one. This was produce in the early 1970’s and comes in a gloss green color.
As you can see, there are many 00 gauge locomotives that you can find in many locations. You can still use this scale and create some good layouts.
