| G scale model trains are also known more commonly | | | | common with brass antiques also, so the process is |
| as garden railroad trains as they are generally always | | | | the same. |
| used in the garden. This is because of the size of the | | | | The g scale is very popular with small children. Many |
| trains and cars that are created under this scale. | | | | times, small children are not able to handle the smaller |
| The actual size of g scale model trains is 1:22, or one | | | | model trains as they are easily broken or damaged. |
| twenty-second of the real life train. This is one of the | | | | With the size of the G scale trains, they are perfect |
| largest sizes found in model railroading. Another term | | | | for small children and provide endless fun and |
| for this scale is the large-scale model train. Inside this | | | | excitement. |
| grouping is the g scale and the O scale. | | | | You can set up the trains outdoors and let you children |
| The G scale trains run on a very large track. The track | | | | play and enjoy the spectacle. In this case all you need |
| is known as the number one gauge track. The number | | | | to do is ensure that the brass track remains clean. Of |
| one gauge track has a distance between the rails of | | | | course, you don't always have to set up the track |
| forty-five millimetres. | | | | outdoors. Some people with plenty of space erect the |
| The reason that the g scale model trains are able to | | | | railroad layout inside a large room. |
| run in the garden is that they are built very well. They | | | | This scale is very easy to setup, as the track is so |
| are known to be extremely durable and strong. This | | | | large. The sections of the track fit together very well |
| makes them the perfect candidate for running outside. | | | | and there are many layouts that can be designed |
| As an example of the strength of this scale, the | | | | from different sections of track. |
| railway tracks are made from brass. | | | | The benefits of the G scale are its durability. If you are |
| Brass is used for the railway track for a number of | | | | buying model trains and track for children then this is |
| reasons. Firstly it is strong and good for outdoor use. It | | | | often the best one to choose. Unless your children are |
| is virtually maintenance free, which means it requires | | | | very careful, you will find that the other model scale |
| very little attention from hobbyists. It is also great | | | | trains will get broken. This will not only save you |
| because it only requires steel wool to be used | | | | money but will allow it to last for a much longer period |
| occasionally to bring back the smooth finish. This is | | | | of time. |