TT gauge Model railways & accessories
With a scale of 1:120, you don't need a lot of space to be able to design and build a model railway layout according to your wishes and still not have to skimp on the richness of detail. If you don't have enough space, but you don't want to give up your hobby, a model railway layout in TT gauge is a detailed and realistic solution.
Scale 1:120: This is TT gauge
This particular track was developed in 1946 in Indiana, United States by engineer Hal Joyce. It was sold by the company he founded, HP Products Co. In eastern Germany, the TT gauge was offered by Zeuke & Wegwerth, in the west by Rokal. In the GDR, model railways in TT gauge were particularly popular, which is why railways and locomotives from that time are still being developed for TT gauge. In 1993, the Saxon company Tillig Modellbahnen GmbH took over the state-owned company (VEB) of the BTTB (Berliner TT-Bahnen), which had emerged from Zeuke after nationalization in 1972, and relocated operations to Sebnitz in Saxony.
TT model railways from different manufacturers
The makers Tillig, Piko, Roco and Arnold are known for their large assortment of TT locomotives and trains as well as Spur TT passenger coaches and freight wagons in TT.
Especially Tillig - the largest manufacturer of model railways of this special gauge - specialized in TT model railways for a long time. Roco and Arnold, as other major manufacturers, also have a large range of tracks for TT gauge.
TT landscaping with figures, vehicles, buildings and more
Despite the 1:120 scale, nothing stands in the way of designing your own personal, realistic miniature world thanks to the wealth of detail. With TT gauge buildings, vehicles and figures, you can design your model railway layout however you like. Whether you want to place seated or walking travelers, animals such as cows, horses or deer, bridges or containers - there are no limits to your imagination. Likewise, landscaping is available for the TT gauge. You will find wild grass made of scattered fibers in different shades of green for the realistic design of meadows and wild green areas as well as flowers, bushes or trees, which you can easily adapt to the current season thanks to the wide range. You can design your own unique miniature world with different buildings, interiors or street lighting.
A wide range of model railway accessories for the TT gauge from various manufacturers can be found in our online shop.
Frequently asked questions about TT modelrailways
What means “TT”?
TT written out comes from the English term "Table Top". A model railway in TT gauge fits on a table due to the smaller space requirement and the smaller gauge than H0 model railways.
Why is TT also known as the “middle lane”?
TT model railways are smaller in scale than H0 gauge model railways, but still have more details than the next smaller N gauge in 1:160 scale.
How much space does a TT system need?
With a scale of 1:120, a detailed model railway layout the size of a tabletop or similarly large areas can be built even with limited space. Due to the smaller accessories and the smaller gauge of the TT model railway track, you can build curves with a realistic radius in your layout, for example.
Buy accessories and model railways for the TT gauge online
Immerse yourself in the world of TT gauge model building and build your model railway layout just the way you like it. This is made possible with the diverse range of Modellbahn Union. You can also benefit from our bonus program, with which we would like to thank you for every order. You will receive a bonus item for free even with a small purchase value. Fast shipping and good value for money are a matter of course for us.