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nfmisso

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From: San Jose, California
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Posted by nfmisso on Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:37 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by rda1964

TT:

Isn't that the one you look at with an electron microscope?

No, TT is 1:120 ; a third larger than N scale.

Nigel N&W in HO scale, 1950 - 1955 (..and some a bit newer too) Now in San Jose, California

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:05 PM

HO is the way to go.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 29, 2004 2:14 PM

TT:

Isn't that the one you look at with an electron microscope?

Randy

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CBQ_Guy

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From: North Central Illinois
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Posted by CBQ_Guy on Thursday, January 29, 2004 2:02 PM

You forgot TT scale!

"Paul [Kossart] - The CB&Q Guy" [In Illinois] ~ Modeling the CB&Q and its fictional 'Illiniwek River-Subdivision-Branch Line' in the 1960's. ~

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 26, 2004 11:34 PM

Thank you For all the input
Tim

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 26, 2004 10:26 PM

Dear Big_Boy_4005,
Me too.

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Big_Boy_4005

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From: St Paul, MN
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Posted by Big_Boy_4005 on Monday, January 26, 2004 9:55 PM

If you haven't figured it out yet from all of my responses over the last two months, I'll say it again.

3 rail O

and I prefer full scale pieces. [:D][swg] Think Big!!

I'm back!

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IRONROOSTER

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From: Culpeper, Va
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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.

Enjoy
Paul

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