I have been trying to not get into this discussion, but! I submitted RP-3 &
RP-4 dimensions and they were passed by the NMRA in 1980. Those dim allowed the
use of a common frog by S and Sn3 track work and using a code 110 wheel with a
S track gage of 4' 8.5". I was told by then pres of the NASG that I was full of
it and didn't know what I was talking about. Now comes along the NASG and
changes my dim by only 0.003" so they can claim ownership of my work. This did
not make me happy. Then the NASG put out a statement that the NMRA finally
joined them in accepting the NASG standards. More likely the NASG joined the
1980 RP 3&4.
The 1980 wheel size was a code 135 wheel or a 'Oh my god' size flyer wheel.
Flyer used a 4' 8" track gage. Not a scale dim. The NASG has finally accepted
4' 8.5" as track gage. The NASG came out with a standards gauge and I am
thankful for that effort. There is no need of two org. doing the same work.
Blasting an org. for not making a gauge when one existed is small thinking in
my mind. Be thankful that both org. are working for the same end,
interchangability! That means that you can take your equipment to another S
scaler's layout and have a reasonble expectation of running on that layout
without problems if both of you use the same check gauge.
Now we have the Proto 64 eliteist coming into the game. They are after complete
scale wheel size and track work thus throwing out interchangability out the
window again.
I guss we have to make room for everybody and the way they want to model.
My thoughts
Paul
