Model trains were introduced after 1850. These trains were formed in tin plates and the rails were made of cast iron. They gradually developed in its mechanism and then changed to live steam engine models.. It was then run on the ground with the technology of steam and clockwork engines. European countries manufactured good quality model engines. In the year 1891 Marklin launched the first model train with a complete system where the clockwork provided the driving power and then it was properly painted. 

Marlin utilized three different gauges. As it developed another gauge, 0 1 quarter, was added to its list. ~Hornby model train first came in 1920’s. It then moved to China}. In the 1920’s the first Hornby People collected these model trains. It was their dream}. replica train was launched in UK and subsequently in 1955 it moved its base to China. People made collection of these model trains. It was their dream. His trains were primarily of the same theory. To handle it one should have the minimum knowledge of laying tracks and fixing electrical connections to give a more appealing view. In these models you can build your track mat layout or even a bigger layout than that. The model train sets included track mat with buildings, landscapes, level crossings external and internal sidings, stations, platforms, loading sheds, signals, and many other accessories to give the miniature a natural look.The model train had accessories. It had platforms to buildings.It looked natural.

During world war I Germany then the largest manufacturer of model trains , could not cope with the requirement. France and Switzerland produced madel trains During this period 00 and H0 gauges were designed. 00 gauge became the only measurement. In the later part of 1930 Hornby launched Hornby Dublo 12 volt DC electric and clockwork models when 0 gauge was obsolete. After the world war II  Britain started manufacturing trains with 00  gauge and France in H0 gauge. But Hornby still continuously with it 0 gauge model train manufacture. His models were having three rail tracks which was a marketing mistake for him.His models had three tracks. It was a great mistake. It failed in the market. During this period many industries had changed over to two fold tracks. The trains had 12 volt DC electricity. It moved in dual tracks. Hornby pu into practice this idea only in 1950, which saw a marketing boom through out the industries of model trains.

The model railway gauges are:

i) 00 gauge – 10 mm to 1 foot  i.e. 1/76 scale with 16.5 mm gauge inside track,

ii) 1   gauge -  10 mm to 1 foot  i.e. 1/30.5 scale with 44.45 mm gauge track width,

iii) 0   gauge 7 mm to 1 foot i.e. 1/43.5 scale with 32 mm gauge inside track.

 Today the model toy trains are still in demand and available in a wider range than before. Most as luck would have it Hornby is still in the sell and has launched its ‘live steam’ 00 gauge models of Greesley A4 and Flying Scotsman.