I don't see what the issue is here. As far as I can see there are effectively 3 standards, coarse (deep flange), fine (NASG/NMRA - called "scale" by some manufacturers) and Proto64. (Coarse and fine are used in the sense of engineering standards with respect to the real thing scaled down, not pejoratively.)
Sure, some people are using code 88 wheels, some on fine track alongside code 110 wheels, some alongside P64, because they're almost the correct scale width over the whole tyre (despite a poor profile) which provided they make requisite adjustments to the check gauge are ok, but this is their personal choice - proving the check gauge is set correctly to suit one of the three core standards, everything is hunky dory. Can't see any need to change a damn thing, other than to align the NASG/NMRA standard. And to make sure the deep flange standard accommodates the key manufacturers. Proto:64 is AAR to 1:64 scale - otherwise it isn't "Proto": doesn't involve or need any accommodation or alteration. (Life is so much simpler the Proto:64 way!) Calling it Proto:64 or P64 means everyone understands what it is, within and without S scale. The key thing is to state what the standards are, and what they key tolerances are. If individuals wish to deviate from them, it is up to them but they move away from inter-operability, which is the whole point of standards. --- In [email protected], Paul Vaughn <pv_sn3@...> wrote: > > Hi all: You have hit on a dear spot for me. Just a note that you can run code > 88 thru code 110 on the same track IF all wheel sets have the same check > gage! No new standards need to be generated. I use all three wheel sents on > my own layout (codes 88, 93 & 110). They all use the same check gage. > Remember the Track and Wheel check gages MUST be Equal, as a set dimension! > That's the key point - code 88 wheels can be set to run alongside code 110. Many overlook this. > Creating P64, P48, P87 etc. only creates as bunch of elitists who don't care > if their equipment works on your layout or not. My opinion. Oh dear. Presumably, anyone working to NASG/NMRA standards is elitist, compared to those who use deep flanges? Quite an unhelpful and needlessly divisive remark which rather spoils a good post, but that's just my opinion. Simon Dunkley ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
