Choosing your scale
Scale is THE modeller's first choice: it decides the space you need, the budget, the level of detail — and what you will find in our display cases. Seven scales, seven characters.
| Scale | Ratio | Gauge | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z | 1:220 | 6.5 mm | Miniature precision — a layout in a drawer. |
| N | 1:160 | 9 mm | Big landscapes on a small surface; the Minitrix world. |
| TT | 1:120 | 12 mm | The golden middle, enjoying a revival. |
| H0 | 1:87 | 16.5 mm | The queen of scales — the widest choice in the world. |
| 0 | 1:45 | 32 mm | The presence of metal, old-school detail. |
| 1 | 1:32 | 45 mm | Majesty — the scale of the Märklin legends. |
| G | 1:22.5 | 45 mm | The LGB garden railway, outdoors in all weathers. |
Three tips before you choose
- Start from the space, not the dream: an H0 oval breathes on 2 × 1 m; N offers the same journey on a shelf.
- Think digital from day one — retrofitting an analogue layout costs more than starting right.
- Come and see: nothing replaces a locomotive in hand. The Rolle shop shows the scales side by side.