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can someone help me..?
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 3, 2006 3:48 PM
I am interested in geting into model trains but know very little about it...can some one help me understand the various scales such as Z, N, S, O etc..?
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Posted by Dr. John on Sunday, December 3, 2006 4:23 PM
The most commonly modeled scales are:
O - 1:48
S - 1:64
HO - 1:87
N - 1:160
Z - 1:220
 
There are several scales that run on what is commonly calle G gauge track, popular for outdoor use.
 
This website will answer many of your questions:
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Posted by marxalot on Sunday, December 3, 2006 4:34 PM

Try looking at the all gauge train infomation at the below site. A lot of good information on every gauge plus some great specific info. Some are a little dated but good stuff.

Jim

 

http://www.thortrains.net/

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 3, 2006 4:45 PM

thanks for the info.

are there any manufacturer or retail sites you might know of that would have the better selection (in the U.S. or Canada)..?

 

thanks

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Posted by trainbrain on Sunday, December 3, 2006 4:46 PM
You should just go to a hobby or train shop and compare first hand.  See the different gauges in person and  check the costs.  This will give you a better idea.
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Posted by CSXect on Sunday, December 3, 2006 5:19 PM
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Posted by poppyl on Sunday, December 3, 2006 6:48 PM

In addition to the information that folks have already given you I'd suggest that you pick up a copy of two magazines -- Model Railroader ( relates mainly to HO, N, and Z gauges) and Classic Toy Trains (mainly O gauge with some S).  Each magazine has lots of ads by the major retailers that will give you some idea as to what is available and at what prices.  The sponsor of this forum, Kalmbach, also publishes books about getting started in the hobby.

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Posted by RR Redneck on Sunday, December 3, 2006 7:16 PM
 CSXect wrote:

I am partial to big trains so here are some train mfg.s that may be of interest

http://www.americanmodels.com

http://www.showcaseline.com

http://www.lionel.com

http://www.railking.com

http://www.williamstrains.com

http://www.readymadetoys.com

 

 

 

I love lionels but I am also REAL PARTIAL to the even bigger ones.

http://www.aristocraft.com

http://www.ustatrains.com

http://www.lgboa.com

These are some beauties too.

Lionel collector, stuck in an N scaler's modelling space.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 3, 2006 8:09 PM

thanks for all your help you guys!

 you have given me a great start... 

 since I live in canada, would you happen to know of any canadian links?

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