I respectfully disagree. By all means there should be a showcase
for the beautiful conversions folks have made to their Rubys, perhaps a
display table/s on the raised area between the tracks and pool but no
ballots, no prizes, no "official" competition. Keep it low key and fun.
My
This sounds an awful lot like recurring threads on the OTrains list - two
rail vs three rail and 1-1/4" gauge vs P:48. Looks like the scale/gauge
controversy is not limited to 1/4" scale modeling!
Casey Sterbenz
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Tony)
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To: Multiple
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Hello Casey and Listers.
On Mon, 04 Dec 2000 07:41:43 -0500, you wrote:
This sounds an awful lot like recurring threads on the OTrains list - two
rail vs three rail and 1-1/4" gauge vs P:48. Looks like the scale/gauge
controversy is not limited to 1/4" scale modeling!
What you are
In a message dated 12/4/00 3:02:03 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I once figured that a dual gauge
2-1/2" standard (22.6) and 45mm for NG (as it exists now on 45mm track)
would work where scales would be more or less the same for locos, buildings
figures etc.
In a message dated 12/4/00 3:02:03 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
As Geoff, Tony and others are suggesting, a 1:32 market is possible. As
Geoff correctly points out 1:32 is the correct standard for 4'8.5"
standard gauge trains. We should be able to make the case for
In a message dated 04/12/00 14:10:46 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
Baldwin made NG locos by adjusting the chassis of
a small std gauge loco, so it is easy to model.
Pete, that's a half truth - sometimes yes, but items like the firebox would
get in the way. That is why so
Given that we have 1:20.3 and a growing supply of parts, buildings,
accessories, etc., then wouldn't it make sense to push for standard gauge
models at 1:20.3 scale? Making track to a different gauge is pretty easy,
While I agree in theory, all you have to do is look at the current Gauge
That is why there is an attempt by some of us to try and get the
manufacturers to see sense and adopt 1:32 before 1:29 is too well
entrenched.
They already see cents (and dollars). You can't argue about their
measurement, since they already seem to be making a lot of money selling
toys.
no "official" competition
Tom, we don't disagree at all. I wasn't thinking of prizes and judging. For
me, a beauty pageant starts and ends with the swimsuit competition, and the
rest is superfluous. (Potentially embarassing confession.) All I had in mind
was that we all line 'em up and
In a message dated 12/03/00 9:10:09 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
... most of the who begat who stuff correct ..
Clark
I always enjoy your commentary (especially when you get wound up). It's guys
like you and Vance and Marc which really help keep this group "on
Wrong list folks.
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From: "Sam Evans" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2000 4:15 AM
Subject: Re: Unpleasantness at Milleniums End (was wooden ties)
Trent
One of the founding fathers of
Didn't Marklin market 1:32 metal trains?
What I have seen (incredibly few) have been usually stamped metal
without much detail.
I have also seen some nicely detailed models. Surfing the net I found
some sites with Guage 1 Marklin, European sure, but 1:32 I believe. Like
LGB if the demand for
On Mon, 4 Dec 2000, VR Bass wrote:
That is why there is an attempt by some of us to try and get the
manufacturers to see sense and adopt 1:32 before 1:29 is too well
entrenched.
They already see cents (and dollars). You can't argue about their
measurement, since they already seem
In looking for Marklin cars, I find that the cars seen in older
catalogs, were very desirable but not available because they seem to
follow a policy of very limited production runs with no repeats. In
other words, the cars are very good quality, rather expensive, but
supply is short. I have even
At 11:38 AM -0800 12/4/00, James S. Burns, Jr. wrote:
I run some of their metal "toy" cars behind
an Aster Glaskasten, and it looks OK to me. I believe they could sell
more cars if they'd make 'em.
I have been unhappy with the look of LGB DR (German) cars behind my Frank S
and have spent a
So I just got back from Accucraft's home office in CA and I've got new
pistons and rods for my lil Ruby. They were even nice enough to throw in
a wrench for the screws. :)
I also got an eyeful of the first sample Columbia tender Rubys and all I
can say is "wow!" They are coming in red, blue,
Hello Gary and listers.
On Mon, 04 Dec 2000 09:30:22 -0800, you wrote:
Didn't Marklin market 1:32 metal trains?
Maërklin market two types of 1:32 trains.
1. Accurately scaled finely detailed models made by the injected
moulded plastic process. There are a few USA prototype locos and
Hello,
I emailed MTH to voice my support for 1:32. I have not received a
response yet. I sent a similar email last year which did not yield a
positive response from MTH. Maybe, something is in the works by MTH re
1:32.
If anyone is interested in 1:32, contact a manufacturer that has not
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Clark,
Given that we have 1:20.3 and a growing supply of parts, buildings,
accessories, etc., then wouldn't it make sense to push for standard gauge
models at 1:20.3 scale? Making track to a different gauge is pretty easy,
Gauge 3 already exists (although the locos
Hi Vance and Listers.
On Mon, 4 Dec 2000 08:34:00 -0700, you wrote:
That is why there is an attempt by some of us to try and get the
manufacturers to see sense and adopt 1:32 before 1:29 is too well
entrenched.
They already see cents (and dollars). You can't argue about their
measurement,
G3/1 tie
strip mold for code 250 rail.
What a shame.
Clark ,
The big problem here is if one were to make a gauge 1/3 tie strip, the gauge 1 would
be correct for 1:20 NG
models but gauge 3 is not correct for 1:20 Std. gauge models and you would be ignoring
all (all?) of the
modelers who
Hey listers,
I am really enjoying all the input on 1/32-1/29? Especially all the ideas
and suggestions. I think my beginnings in this hobby were much like
Clarks-- after the Schools came a Mamod--later m
Marcs alcohol burner, then a Hornby Rocket.-and on and on!
The letters in order!
Thanks for your input Gary. It's always nice to hear from a
manufacturer as to the attendant problems. I agree with the notion that
there aren't very many Gauge 3 modelers. I didn't even know that some
folks wanted to do 1:20 Std. gauge.
The bell just went ding in my head as I analyzed your
I would not count on Marklin to help much. I asked one of the large dealers
in our area about the Marklin live steam loco. He told me that they aren't
even going to offer it in the U.S. They are afraid of law suits. The
Marklin's that are available are coming to us via Canada. The dealer is
I didn't even know that some
folks wanted to do 1:20 Std. gauge.
So who has1:20 engines and rolling stock even already? :) Not me.
Clark
There are whispers in the hallway that someone is working on 1:20 Std gauge equipment.
And all I wanted was a good looking 1:32 caboose. :)
Me
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