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Some simple translations so you don't get confused: HO and N are scales; the size of the trains and everything else in your world. In HO scale everything is 87 times smaller than the real thing, and N scale is about twice as small at 116 times smaller. Fine modeling is possible in both scales even if you're not a genius (or <a href="http://1-160.blogspot.com/" mce_href="http://1-160.blogspot.com/">David K. Smith</a> [:-^]) but is a bit easier in HO.N scale gets you more "stuff" for your layout size than HO, but HO is easier to get running smoothly because the equipment weighs so much more and therefore tracks easier. And the momentum of the heavier equipment helps carry it across dead spots in the track.And 1:1 scale is our way of talking about the real thing. 1:48 is O scale (Lionel trains), 1:87 is HO scale, 1:116 is N scale, and 1:220 is Z scale (now THAT is tough!).
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