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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by CNJ831 Swampthing - If the far longer established O modeling scale representing a railroad with a 36" gauge is universally recognized as On3 (the "3" being a measurement taken in feet), then it is absolutely logical to call a scale representing a 30" gauge as On2 1/2. Based on the established scale of On3 and taken literally, On30 suggests a gauge of 30 feet. Mixing the representation of terms (feet and inches) only serves to confuse, not clarify, the situation. CNJ831 [/quote] This is an interesting Subject. The Standards were established many years ago and named so we would all benefit from having good operation. The names of the scales came along, but I am not sure exactly how they were named. I know the information that CNJ831 stated is true and the general rule naming narrow gauge was in feet, like On3 means O scale, Narrow gauge, three feet. I believe this is true, correct me if I am wrong. MR is just staying with the standards that were established and I respect them for that stand on this subject. In the real world view, you can call any scale anything you want as the importers have started this new scale and will probably continue to make trains and cars to enhance the hobby. I thought it was interesting when I first say the products, but was curious about the looks of this scale running on HO track. I have a question about the track. If you use HO track, what do you do about the ties? Do they make what you call On30" track? I have seen the locomotives and they look good, but what track are you using for your layout? My point is the importer companies make this scale up so they could sell products to a larger market and now they have to furnish scale track much like the On3 that was always available, but probably at a higher price. They could have just produced the engines in On3 and probably sold more engines as they have a smaller market to work with if it is divided. Jus some questions about the new market and how you are using them on layouts.
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