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Posted by Anonymous
on Monday, June 28, 2004 6:08 PM
Originally posted by ddechamp71
Guys, this poll misses an item: where is Z scale? I'm myself involved with Z and am very happy with this scale. But I should switch to G if my time planning would allow: I currently live in an appartment (where Z scale is completely OK), but as I have an house in the country I begin working on a modular Z scale layout.
BUT, BUT, BUT, as I have a 70000 square feet garden with that house, I think I'll extend my modelrailroading passion to G scale. But what lacks me for now is spare time: I'm only in that house about 5 to 6 days a month. To comply with this, I'll have to wait for retirement, in 20 to 25 years....
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ddechamp71, I didn't mention Z due to the Idea of going up in size. If you have Z and want to stay with it you would vote staying with current scale. ]
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Posted by vsmith
on Monday, June 28, 2004 6:15 PM
Hey Matt,
Well I'm already in G doing 1/20.3, but as you know the saga of my ever shrinking layout LOL, if my 8' x 10' layout in the hobby area gets whittled down any more, I'm going to have to switch DOWN in scale to On30 ! If I had the room I would still stick to 1/20.3, the size and detail possible are too interesting to me to go ever go down is scale unless i had no other choice. Later.
Have fun with your trains
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Posted by Anonymous
on Monday, June 28, 2004 7:54 PM
Hey Vic, Hard choice especially with Bachmann's prices on On30! Real tempting![}:)][:D]
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Posted by bluepuma
on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 1:23 PM
I'm in N, always liked the size, get tempted at times with some Ho stuff I'd like to have. I'd like to motorize my PCC die cast, near O scale, and run them through a city street in LA. Most of all, I'd like room for some of my most desired N scale scenes, and enough room between key scenes for a nice long 22 car train and passing sidings. LA/Long Beach harbor to Union Station to the yard at Colton, station at Riveside. I think there is not enough room for the layout I'd like to have in N scale, it would be a huge wheel. In reality, somewhere between 32 square feet and 96 square ft. of layout with narrow track connections maybe 10-16 ft. each linking each 3x6 or 18"x96" section.
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Posted by Anonymous
on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 5:36 PM
I'm really suprised by the amount of people who would stay with the same scale! Must be diehards I guess. If you chose to stay with the same scale tell us which scale it is and why?
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I model in On30 and really enjoy working in that scale. If I had the space I'd like to try Large Scale (G) and build an indoor logging narrow gauge railroad. I like the fantastic detailing possibilities available for O scale and G scale structures and trains. Plus for me the larger scales are easy to work with and run great!
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Posted by tomwatkins
on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 8:00 PM
I'd stay with HO. It's big enough for me to detail as much as I want to. Availability of locomotives, rolling stock, structures and detailing parts is excellent. With more space and money I'd simply expand to increase the length of run, distance between towns, etc.
Have Fun,
Tom Watkins
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Posted by ckape
on Tuesday, August 31, 2004 9:18 PM
Well, the answer depends on what I'd like to do, given all the time, money, and space I need. For mainline modelling I'd stick with HO or move smaller. For traction modelling I'd probably want to move up to S or O scale, and I'd love a G scale outdoor logging railroad.
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Posted by tutaenui
on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 4:18 AM
I would vote no. Changed to On30 10 years ago and see no need to change.
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Posted by Anonymous
on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 8:26 AM
I was in O gauge for 7 years, spent thousands of dollars, have a 35x50 foot basement, but I am currently switching to N scale!
Why?
Because I started in trains with N scale. The stuff is cheaper, more reliable, and I can do more in less space.
I love the size of O gauge, but it is just too many headaches to deal with.
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Posted by Anonymous
on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 4:37 PM
I'd stay with S scale as it offers great operation and still doesn't take a gym to build a decent sized layout.
Roger
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Posted by rexhea
on Wednesday, September 1, 2004 4:56 PM
"O" would be a strong temptation, but considering all the goodies you can get with "HO'", I would stay HO.
Rex
"Blue Creek & Warrior Railways"
http://www.railimages.com/gallery/rexheacock
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