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TTSMR TT Scale Model Railroads (TTSMR) is a very active group of over 200 TT modeless who have reaped the benefits from every one else NOT KNOWING about TT scale!!! And now you guys have let the cat out of the bag !!! TT scale is 1/120 scale or 1/10 of an inch to the foot. The British equivalent is TT-3 at 1/120 scale. Most popularized by Triang in England. Originally not a scratch builders scale, it has become one as well as a collectors scale. TT scale trains, especially locomotives are beginning to bring high dollars on eBay and in private trades. There are also several cottage industries with in the TT community producing TT scale items. If you join in on TT scale, you wont be disappointed. Hal Joyce invented Table Top (TT) scale with the idea of producing trains small enough to make a layout in a suitcase. Development began in 1941 but was interrupted by World War II. In 1945, Mr. Joyce formed H.P. Products, Co. He modeled in 1/10 scale (1:120) which was common to US engineering at the time. TT scale model trains were designed, engineered, manufactured and distributed by H.P. Products, Co. to every corner of the world. By the early 1950's H.P. Products, Co. manufactured more than 20 different powered locomotives for the TT hobbyist. Both kits and assembled models, from the 0-6-0 switch engine to a 2-8-8-2 Big Boy and a pair of EMD E7 diesels, provided motive power to haul a large variety of rolling stock. Small 12vdc motors, developed for the US government’s war, effort made these small-scale locomotives possible. Hal Joyce actively encouraged other manufacturers to produce TT scale products. Kemtron, Lindsay, Gandy Dancer, Star-Line, Jewel and Craftsman joined the TT bandwagon providing additional rolling stock and locomotives. Atlas, Gem and H.P. Products, Co. manufactured TT track. Numerous other companies produced structures, roadbed and detail parts. TT scale became very popular in the 1950's. As smaller scales and ready-to-run popularity increased, TT waned and manufacturers phased out their TT products. The H.P. Products, CO. line was sold in 1969. Several dedicated TT enthusiasts helped preserve TT scale and today TT scale popularity is on the rise! Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TTSMR and you will find our previously hidden, TOP SECRET group! You will find links to British and German TT scale sites there also. Don Creator Moderator TTSMR
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