CHICAGO NORTH WESTERN CNW PASSENGER CAR HO SCALE
CHICAGO NORTH WESTERN CNW PASSENGER CAR HO SCALE
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HO SCALE STREAMLINE ALUMINUM BAGGAGE CAR WITH SLIDING DOOR EEL RIVER LINES
HO SCALE STREAMLINE ALUMINUM BAGGAGE CAR WITH SLIDING DOOR EEL RIVER LINES
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CHICAGO NORTH WESTERN CNW PARLOR OBSERVATION CAR HO SCALE
CHICAGO NORTH WESTERN CNW PARLOR OBSERVATION CAR HO SCALE
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WALTHERS MAINTENANCE of WAY MoW 42 FLAT CAR KIT HO Scale Train SEALED
WALTHERS MAINTENANCE of WAY MoW 42 FLAT CAR KIT HO Scale Train SEALED
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HO Scale Model Railroad Supplies LOT OF CAR BODY WEIGHTS
HO Scale Model Railroad Supplies LOT OF CAR BODY WEIGHTS
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Athearn HO Scale 504372 Canadian Pacific 50 Flat Car w 45 Trailer 97758
Athearn HO Scale 504372 Canadian Pacific 50 Flat Car w 45 Trailer 97758
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10 Pine Model Train Car Tree Scenery Scale N HO 1100
10 Pine Model Train Car Tree Scenery Scale N HO 1100
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HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT GULF FLAT CAR W 2 REMOVABLE TANKS M98161
HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT GULF FLAT CAR W 2 REMOVABLE TANKS M98161
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Athearn HO Scale 635056 Burlington Northern 50 Flat Car w 45 Trailer 97754
Athearn HO Scale 635056 Burlington Northern 50 Flat Car w 45 Trailer 97754
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Athearn HO Scale 53467 UP Union Pacifc 50 Flat Car w 45 Trailer 97761
Athearn HO Scale 53467 UP Union Pacifc 50 Flat Car w 45 Trailer 97761
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EC100X 10pcs Inside Light Model car Train 187 HO scale
EC100X 10pcs Inside Light Model car Train 187 HO scale
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ATHEARN HO SCALE NORTHERN PACIFIC PASSENGER CAR KADEES NO ORIGINAL BOX
ATHEARN HO SCALE NORTHERN PACIFIC PASSENGER CAR KADEES NO ORIGINAL BOX
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HO Scale Rolling Stock Passenger Cars silver Open Sided Excursion Car with Seat
HO Scale Rolling Stock Passenger Cars silver Open Sided Excursion Car with Seat
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Athearn G4461 HO scale 50 NACC Box Car Dresser Minerals 42463 Retired 2003
Athearn G4461 HO scale 50 NACC Box Car Dresser Minerals 42463 Retired 2003
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Athearn G4439 HO scale 50 NACC Box Car Alumax Boxcar RD 50190 Retired 2004
Athearn G4439 HO scale 50 NACC Box Car Alumax Boxcar RD 50190 Retired 2004
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HO scale ATHEARN 40 foot 3 Bay Hopper 6 car set with coal loads SANTA FE New
HO scale ATHEARN 40 foot 3 Bay Hopper 6 car set with coal loads SANTA FE New
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HO Scale MINI METALS 78 Chevy Impala Police car 4 NEW
HO Scale MINI METALS 78 Chevy Impala Police car 4 NEW
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Vintage AHM Model Train 40 Foot Wood Sheathed Double Door Box Car HO Scale 5298
Vintage AHM Model Train 40 Foot Wood Sheathed Double Door Box Car HO Scale 5298
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EC100X 10pcs Inside Light Model car Train 187 HO scale
EC100X 10pcs Inside Light Model car Train 187 HO scale
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HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT RIO GRANDE OPEN HOPPER FREIGHT CAR M98069
HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT RIO GRANDE OPEN HOPPER FREIGHT CAR M98069
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VINTAGE HO SCALE BEAUTIFUL 1235 Maintenance Of Way Set ROCK ISLAND CRANE CAR
VINTAGE HO SCALE BEAUTIFUL 1235 Maintenance Of Way Set ROCK ISLAND CRANE CAR
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TYCO State of the Union New York Commemorative Box Car HO Scale
TYCO State of the Union New York Commemorative Box Car HO Scale
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TYCO State of the Union Rhode Island Commemorative Box Car HO Scale
TYCO State of the Union Rhode Island Commemorative Box Car HO Scale
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KADEE 103 TRUSS ROD LOG CAR WITH LOGS HO SCALE KIT
KADEE 103 TRUSS ROD LOG CAR WITH LOGS HO SCALE KIT
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Pasenger Cars HO Scale
Pasenger Cars HO Scale
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4 PLASTIC HO SCALE CARS BY TYCO AS USED IN AUTO CARRIER
4 PLASTIC HO SCALE CARS BY TYCO AS USED IN AUTO CARRIER
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TYCO MANTUA T315G279 HO Scale CITIES SERVICE 40 ARA Single Dome Tank Car
TYCO MANTUA T315G279 HO Scale CITIES SERVICE 40 ARA Single Dome Tank Car
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CRANE Car NEW YORK CENTRAL HO Scale Train
CRANE Car NEW YORK CENTRAL HO Scale Train
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BACHMANN 76036 HO Scale 41 Wood Stock Car UNION PACIFIC RTR
BACHMANN 76036 HO Scale 41 Wood Stock Car UNION PACIFIC RTR
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HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT TTX FLAT CAR W DOLE SEMI TRAILER M98363
HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT TTX FLAT CAR W DOLE SEMI TRAILER M98363
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What scale of train set is comparable to the match box cars scale?

I want to build a play set for my 8 yr old , allowing her to use her matchboxes as the cars on the set. Although I'm not quite sure which scale of trains & buildings would be most comparable HO scale, N scale, Z scale .... could someone please help me? Thank you!

Matchbox cars were sized to fit the box, so smaller cars got made larger, larger ones smaller -- pick the one that looks right to you.

That said, hobby shops and Wal-Mart are now carrying many 1/87 automobiles (HO scale). The Wal-Mart ones are cheaper, but the hobby shop ones are usually more detailed.

For an 8 year old I'd choose HO scale or even 3 rail O scale, depending on her fine motor skills. I used to work in a hobby shop, and found that little hands worked best with big trains because it was easier for the kids to rerail the trains. The larger trains are also made to stand up to being played with.

HO has a slight cost advantage, but the 3 rail actually can take sharper curves. HO's practical & train set minimum radius curve is 18 inches. That's what 3 rail sets come with (but they call it by diameter, instead of radius, 0-36), but the train set trains will go down to O-27, 13 1/2 inch radius.

Most hobby shops will swap out the track if that's a concern.

Enjoy!

My 1:18 Scale Cars

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