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AMTK
HOHO Scale (1:87)Beginner Friendly
Modeling National Railroad Passenger Corporation in HO Scale
Amtrak offers colorful passenger railroading from Coast Starlight to Acela. HO scale provides excellent Amtrak equipment options.
Scale Ratio
1:87
16.5mm gauge
Space Needed
Moderate
Recommended Era
Modern Era
Key Equipment
5
Recommended items
Why Model Amtrak in HO Scale?
HO scale Amtrak modeling benefits from strong product availability. From heritage F40PH to modern Chargers, equipment is well-represented. Superliner and Amfleet cars are available from multiple manufacturers.
Recommended Equipment
Locomotive
ACS-64 Sprinter
Northeast Corridor power
Locomotive
P42DC Genesis
Standard Amtrak diesel
Locomotive
Siemens Charger
Latest passenger power
Passenger Car
Superliner Cars
Long-distance equipment
Passenger Car
Amfleet Cars
Corridor equipment
Modeling Tips for Amtrak
1
Amtrak operates over freight railroad tracks—mixed operations are prototypical
2
Superliner equipment is for western long-distance trains
3
Amfleet equipment serves eastern corridor services
4
Acela high-speed service is limited to the Northeast Corridor
5
P42DC locomotives are the workhorse diesel power
Shop Amtrak HO Scale
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All HO Plans4x8 ft
Classic 4x8 HO Oval
The quintessential starter layout. This timeless 4x8 HO oval is perfect for beginners and fits on a standard sheet of plywood. Features a passing siding and industrial spur for basic operations.
4x8 ft
4x8 HO Figure Eight
Add excitement to your 4x8 with this figure-eight design featuring an overpass crossing. Watch trains cross over and under each other on this engaging beginner layout.
4x8 ft
4x8 HO Twice Around
Double your running fun! This clever design loops the track twice around the layout, giving you double the mainline running on the same 4x8 footprint. Perfect for continuous running enthusiasts.