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When building a train layout one of the first decisions you will need to make is what size layout you want to build.Model trains are classified according to both scale and gauge. “Scale” describes the size of a miniature in proportion to the size of the prototype (actual train). “Gauge” refers to the distance between the rails of the track.Model trains come in a variety of scales, from those you might see outside in a garden, to ones you might see setup on a coffee table. The ratios used are lis …