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Anonymous

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SCALE

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 26, 2004 1:48 PM

Im Sure this question has been asked before but im just in the begining stages of n scale and would love some input on other scales as well

Tim

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AggroJones

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Posted by AggroJones on Monday, January 26, 2004 2:09 PM

HO is going to be the clear winner here, as in all polls like this.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 26, 2004 2:17 PM

well you missed all the others like HOn3 HOn30, On3, ect....

Jay

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vsmith

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Posted by vsmith on Monday, January 26, 2004 3:06 PM

G and HOn30, sort of an Alpha-Omega thing.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 26, 2004 7:22 PM

HO scale here, though I like S scale, too. N scale allows for more trains and scenery in a smaller space but geez, it's hard on the eyes.[:D]

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nfmisso

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Posted by nfmisso on Monday, January 26, 2004 7:27 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by NTDN

well you missed all the others like HOn3 HOn30, On3, ect....

Jay; those are NOT scales, they are narrow guage models within a scale.

Tim: HOn3, etc that you listed are not scales.

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dave9999

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Posted by dave9999 on Monday, January 26, 2004 8:46 PM

Keep 'em straight Nigel [8D]

HO "scale" here!! Dave

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IRONROOSTER

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Posted by IRONROOSTER on Monday, January 26, 2004 9:15 PM

You left out the narrow gauge for S - Sn3, Sn2. I am building an S scale layout and plan to have S and Sn2. I find the size is a good one for viewing and building in a reasonable area (I have an 11x18' train room). I started in HO, tried O and finally settled on S as the best intermediate size. It's more like HO than O in terms of building, but the bigger pieces are a delight. It also seems to have less problems operating than HO - especially in electrical pickup.

But hey, it's all about what you want to do in the space you have available. I originallly drew up track plans for HO, S, and O in my space. My choice was based on having a relatively simple trackplan that allows for watching them roll, with some occaisional switching.

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