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Indoor G scale layout - Model Railroader Magazine

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Ava Hudson

Updated on April 07, 2026

I do G Gauge outdoors, quite a difference between it and the HO in the basement, but I would bet that the benchwork I have for HO would handle the G also, except not wide enough in some places.  My outdoor railroad uses all USA brand diesels, the Alco PA is probably the heaviest, plus I have F units, and four axle GP units, none of which are excessively heavy. 

On the other hand, some of the steam that is sold is really heavy, but again, it would probably be able to run on well built layouts for HO if the track was right.  I have some streamlined passenger cars that are hefty, but the freight cars are nothing.

Bob