O scale

The differences in the various O gauge and O scale standards often confuse newcomers. O scale - O gauge and O scale. O scale tends to imply an accurate scale model at 1:43, 1:45, or 1:48 scale. It may run on traditional three-rail track, but more likely, it runs on more realistic-looking two-rail track using direct current. However, the height and spacing of the rails is not true to scale. Often, hobbyists will use the phrases "two-rail" or "th ...

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HO scale (H0 scale in continental Europe) is the most popular scale of model railway in most of the world outside the United Kingdom, where the slightly larger in scale OO gauge is most common. The name is derived from the German Halb-null ("half-zero"), because its 1:87 scale is approximately half that of O scale. Modern HO trains run on realistic-looking two-rail track, which is powered by direct current (varying the voltage applied to the rails to change the speed, and polarity to change direction), or by Digit ...

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A key advantage for three-rail track is reverse loops, where a train enters a loop through a turnout and then exits through the same turnout in order to change the train's direction. With two-rail track, when the track reverses on itself, this causes a short circuit. With three-rail track, because the center rail remains constant and the outer rails are electrically identical, this causes no problems. The third rail has also been used to automate and animate layouts. An accessory, such as a railway signal, can be wired to a section of ...

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Thomas and Friends may have the largest cast of any children's television series. Over the years, literally dozens of characters have put in an appearance. A few of the more prominent characters are: Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends - Thomas. Main article: Thomas the Tank Engine Thomas the Tank Engine is a blue tank engine with six wheels. He is proud of the fact that he has a branch line of his very own, so much so that he can sometimes be quite pompous. However, he is also a kind engine. His character might best be sum ...

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In the early 1950s a Dinky Toy craze hit the United Kingdom and it seemed that all boys (and some adults) had collections. Their dual role as toy and model had no peers at the time. Most of the models were in a scale of approximately 1:48, which blended in with O scale railway sets, but many buses and lorries (trucks) were scaled down further so that they were around 4 inches long. Larger models (Dinky Super Toys) were not scaled down, and started to have more action features. Notable favourites are the Coles Mobile Crane and the Horse Box ( ...

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In 1901 Frank Hornby, a clerk from Liverpool, England, invented a new construction toy called "Mechanics Made Easy", which soon became known as Meccano. To manufacture and distribute Meccano, Hornby needed to raise capital to invest in factory and plant, and this resulted in the establishment of Meccano Ltd in 1908, with Hornby as the sole proprietor. A factory was built in West Derby Road in Liverpool and the company began producing Meccano sets for sale across Great Britain. Meccano Ltd - New lines. In 1 ...

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Annie - Thomas' first beloved coach. Annie is brown color and cuboid shape. She can only hold passengers. She and her sister Clarabel were rewarded to Thomas after he assisted in the aftermath of a derailment. Together they are used for frequent passenger service on the Ffarqhuar branch line. Clarabel - Thomas' second beloved coach. She is much more versatile then her sister Annie, for she can take passengers, luggage and the guard. Together they have provided many years of efficient service, but do requi ...

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The series was first broadcast in 1984 on ITV in the United Kingdom. It was shown throughout the late eighties and into the early 90s when it was taken off the terrestrial UK network following broadcast of the third series. Between 1993 and 2003, Thomas was never shown on terrestrial UK networks, although did make a comeback on satellite through Cartoon Network in the mid 1990s, and then Nick Jr in 1999/2000, where it has remained since and become a popular fixture, even stretching to their involvemen ...

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The series has gone through numerous changes throughout its run. The producer is in charge of every aspect of the show for the relevant season(s) Seasons 1–2: Britt Allcroft (executive producer), David Mitton, and Robert D. Cardona Seasons 3–5: Britt Allcroft, David Mitton Seasons 6–7: Phil Fehrle Seasons 8–9: Simon Spencer Originally the series was produced by Britt Allcroft Ltd (Britt Allcroft's company) and Clearwater Features Ltd (David Mitton and Robert D. Cardona's company). ...

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The original set of vehicles were designated No. 22 and comprised six 1:43 scale models: 22a Sports Car 22b Sports Coupe 22c Motor Truck 22d Delivery Van (with same chassis and cab as 22c) 22e Tractor 22f Tank It was later extended with: 22g: Streamlined Tourer This set was a carryover to the new trademark of the No. 22 set of vehicles introduced by Meccano Ltd as accessories for their O scale Hornby Railways model train sets. Other items in the 1-22 range included track workers, passengers, s ...

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Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell wrote songs for the Series from 1994 to 2003, Series 4 to 7. A lot of the time these songs were based off character themes which they had composed and were used as background music. The first nine songs were released on an audio cassette in the mid 1990s by EMI, and featured them around narration of a story, which was told by Michael Angelis. The story was about the "Best Kept Station Competition". The songs "That's what friends are for" and "Rules & Regulations" have never been given mu ...

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Preserved Railways in Britain regularly run "Friends of Thomas" weekends. A "Thomas" locomotive is brought in, and the resident locomotives have faces attached to them. The Mid Hants Railway even went so far as to rebuild one of their engines completely in order to produce an exact replica of Thomas. Other railways generally repaint a similar-looking engine in Thomas' distinctive blue livery. According to the National Railway Museum, there are currently seven engines ma ...

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Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell wrote songs for the Series from 1994 to 2003, Series 4 to 7. A lot of the time these songs were based off character themes which they had composed and were used as background music. SERIES 4 - Thomas We Love You Gone Fishing Really Useful Engine Don't Judge a Book By it's Cover Toby Let's Have a Race The Island Song That's What Friends Are For (so far only released on audio cassette/CD) Rules ...

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The series has gone through numerous changes throughout its run. The producer is in charge of every aspect of the show for the relevant season(s) Seasons 1–2: Britt Allcroft (executive producer), David Mitton, and Robert D. Cardona Seasons 3–5: Britt Allcroft, David Mitton Seasons 6–7: Phil Fehrle Seasons 8– : Simon Spencer Originally the series was produced by Britt Allcroft Ltd (Britt Allcroft's company) and Clearwater Features Ltd (David Mitton and Robert D. Cardona's comp ...

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The series was first broadcast in 1984 on ITV in the United Kingdom. It was shown throughout the late eighties and into the early 90s when it was taken off the terrestrial UK network following broadcast of the third series. Between 1993 and 2003, Thomas was never shown on terrestrial UK networks, although did make a comeback on satellite through Cartoon Network in the mid 1990s, and then Nick Jr in 1999/2000, where it has remained since and become a popular fixture, even stretching to their involvemen ...

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In Britain, O gauge equipment is produced at a scale of 1:43, which is 7 mm to the foot (using the common British practice of modelling in metric prototypes originally produced using Imperial measurements). It's often called 7 mm scale for this reason. Although toy trains were historically produced to this scale, O gauge's popularity in Europe and Britain died out after World War II, and the standard is rarer than in the United States. Modeling in O gauge in fact almost died out in Britain but enjoyed a resurgence in the 1990s ...

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The original name for O gauge and O scale was 0 [zero] gauge or Gauge 0, because it was smaller than Gauge 1 and the other existing standards. At the time, it was believed to be impossible to make a toy train any smaller. It was created in part because manufacturers realized their best-selling trains were the smaller scales. In the United States, manufacturers such as the Ives Manufacturing Company, American Flyer, and Lionel Corporation used O gauge for their budget line, marketing either Gauge 1 or Wide gauge (also kno ...

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In the United States, O scale is defined as 1:48 (0.25 inches to the foot, "quarter scale"). This is also a common dollhouse scale, giving more options for buildings, figures, and accessories. Many O scale layouts are also accessorized with 1:43 scale model cars. While 1:48 is a very convenient scale for modeling using the Imperial system (a quarter-inch equals one scale foot), the discrepancy between O scale in the United States and in Europe is attributed to Lione ...

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