Ho scale trains?

Question

does anyone know the appropriate size house (dimensions) to be used with HO trains?

Answer 1

HO sized house!

HO scale is 1:87.

Answer 2

I don't think you understand what is involved.  This article from an American magazine may help.  http://www.modelrailroader.com/mrr/defau...

Answer 3

HO scale is 1:87. So it depends on the size house you wish to depict.

Answer 4

HO scale is 3.5 millimeters = 1 foot, so an HO scale house that's supposed to be 10 foot high would measure 35mm.

Answer 5

HO scale trains use the 1:87 scale.  Basically, 1' = 87' HO scale.

If you planned to use a house that's approximately 40' x 85' (just an example with somewhat even numbers), the formula would go:

(40' / 87) x 12" = 5.51"

(85' / 87) x 12" = 11.72"

Those would be the dimensions for the house.