"The ride is in the roadbed," as any railroader will tell you. HO scale track manufacturers take that wisdom seriously. Leading track manufacturers include Atlas, Bachmann, and Life-Like, although all model manufacturers make or stock a variety of track options. Atlas traces it origins to track manufacture and continues to work on innovations in track connections and power delivery.
Track construction and layout is where engineering meets engineering. Rails come with and without pre-formed ties, and purists debate the merits of steel vs. nickel silver. Rusting problems have led manufacturers increasingly to use nickel silver. Other maintenance problems can be addressed with special cars designed to clean model tracks.
Beginning railroaders may wish to start with designed layouts, many of which are based on historic railyards. Adding additional track has been simplified by increasingly compatible connectors. Add straightaway, curves and switching stations to enhance your layout. Look also at recent developments in electronic control systems to make your train tracks work at their full potential.
![]() Vintage Marx Toy Slot Race Car Track Ho Transformer 18 Volt Works US $3.99
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![]() Atlas Ho Nickel Silver Snap Track Track Assortment US $10.99
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![]() Walthers Street Track Inserts Kit Ho Scale Mib US $26.00
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![]() Bachmann Ho Ez Track Large Lot US $40.00
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![]() Ho Scale Ahmtrain Railroad Warren Truss Bridge With Track 2590 C US $4.27
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![]() Ho Scale Train Track Huge Lot Assorted US $30.51
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![]() Mixed Brand Of Ho Scale Train Track US $15.00
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![]() Mattel Tyco 440x2 4 Lane Ho Scale Slot Car Track Set With 4 Cars 36693 US $117.50
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![]() 2 Atlas Ho Turnout Track New Old Stock 1 6 Left 1 6 Right US $7.75
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