Let's see if we can keep adding to this list until we get 'em all.Just for shucks and giggles...how many scales are there?
Let's see if we can keep adding to this list until we get 'em all.
The ones I know of that you have missed are S, HO, HOn3, HOn3o. Sooo, the list grows to,
G, O, On30, On3, On2, S, Sn30, Sn3, Sn2, HO, HOn3, HOn3o, N, N3, TT, and Z.
Also, don't forget that "Only 15" is still looking for info on Sn2 if anyone knows of any.
Only15, Hi, and welcome! My head is a little off on this one...Sn 2 is 3/16":1' scale, or 1/64 actual size - the 2(foot gauge) is close to N scale track gauge, yes??? ops: We might be talking N scale mechanisms with S scale superstructures, for convenience sake. There are very few prototype 2' ga. roads (Historically) in the US, maybe more in Australia, around your end of the planet. I'm sure there are some 2' ga. modellers around, but don't know if they're on this forum. If so, I know they'll give you a hand. All the Best Bob C.
IIRC, wasn't one of the earliest 2' protos a NGRR in wales working a shale mine? Still around as a tourist RR - someplace with a totally unpronouncable Welsh name?
The only problem with this, is that HOn3 track measures 2'-7" in S scale(better for Sn30, at 31"), and N track measures 2' in S scale. In the larger scale (S) the difference would be quite noticeable. If using N flex track, removing every other tie would be a better alternative than using HOn3 track. N scale mechanisms are not "cheap" but they have come a long way, and are far more dependable these days. The larger (S scale) superstructures, will be too large. In this case HO scale superstructures(boilers), and S scale cabs, would be closer in proportion than even Sn3.You'll see that most who model in Sn2 use HOn3 track and mechanism's because of the larger tie spacing and wheels.
I measured with the vernier caliper, instead of the scale rule, and you are correct. HOn3 track is 2.5 scale inches too wide, and N scale track is 1.4 scale inches too narrow.according to the Sn2 home page HOn3 track scales out to 26.5" and N scale track to 22.6". So either way your going to be about 2" off in gauge.