> Ed,
> Why not just 1/64th scale.
I was thinking that folks would like a definition to distinguish between the
different kinds of S-sized trains. For decades now, 'AF' meant Gilbert Flyer
and 'scale' meant conforming to NMRA/NASG specs and 'hi-rail' meant everything
in between frequently called S 'gauge'. Are these definitions now being tossed
out the window in favor of something else?
> Does that not cover the whole theme of "S".
Sort of maybe......but only if you consider AF and some hi-rail to truly be
1:64 as opposed to a mere approximation. I am not sure it makes sense to lump
brass imports and plastic tinplate into the same bucket. That would be more
confusing than helpful.
> In my book it does.
You are entitled to the dictionary of your choice. This is the land of freedom!
> We are all 1/64th scale either high rail or what you all call scale.
Well....that is the main point: Is the word 'scale' appropriate to use when
talking about Flyonel or something else that is not really precisely 1/64th of
the prototype size in all possible respects?
What I was looking for was an answer to the question of whether Brooks layout
is scale or not. In order to answer that question, I need to know the precise
definition of 'scale'. So far, I don't hear a really good definition. To my
way of thinking, a good definition would clearly distinguish RTR tinplate from
precision authenticity in order to prevent confusion and misunderstanding when
communicating.
Maybe there is no way to define 'scale' the way we S guys commonly use it?
Thinking, always thinking.....Ed Loizeaux
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