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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by grandpopswalt Rene, I voted that standard gauge wiill grab more of the market share. As already stated, there are 4 or 5 new standard gauge offerings for every new NG item. I think that 7/8" scale will become more popular as more RTR equipment becomes available. My preference is and always will be narrow gauge. I model 1:24 but I'm eventually going to stick my toe in the 1:13.7 pool as well. I can always go down to the tracks and watch a 100 car train roll by or an Amtrack metroliner fly by at 80MPH on Laser straight track, that's reality. But I cannot go down there and see a dirty, sooty, smoky steamer pulling a short string of wooden cars around sharp curves through picturesque mountain scences, that's magic! Walt [/quote] I have to agree with Walt, the magic of narrow gauge will hold my attention in all its forms, from 42" right down to the 15" lines. The 7/8 scale bug is also flittering around my layout looking for a place to land; and one day I'm sure it will. I don't know if 7/8 scale will replace the "G" scale or just run at different times with 7/8 scale buildings...only time will tell. Having said this it may seem odd that I am also gathering HO standard gauge equipment and structures for a urban style switching layout in my basement. Over all I think large scale will go the way of all other scales (except tin plate) with standard gauge leading the pack then narrow gauge and following close behind will be us rebels modeling in odd scales on odd gauge track. OLD DAD
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