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Discussion starter · #504 · (Edited)
Because it can be carried and worked with by kids better. I like the idea of "backyard railroading". 1" to me on down in scales is just that.
1.5 on up is "professional grade". Your cost more than doubles. etc. good question.
Numbers of folks haul their 1" in their trunks.


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I could have used the same rail and larger ties. The tipping factor was for kids. There are older GRRer's who can't hardly get off the ground let alone get on/off 1" scale. 98% of the time with either RR, its just me and now the grandkids. So IF I can hold their interest and maybe get one of my son's involved again ,then its the right choice.
 
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#508 ·
If I may be so bold as to suggest...4-3/4s inch gauge lends it's self to narrow gauge modelling as well. A couple of 1/8th scale 3 foot gauge gondolas being pulled by a 3 foot gauge diesel like the Southern Pacific narrow gauge 50 ton "Little Giant"...just saying.
Or like the crazy person who's working on 2 inch scale Gilpin Tram 2 foot gauge cars for 4-3/4 inch gauge... :)
 
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I thought; crazy, eccentric, bold, dreamer and visionary were all fine qualities for an artist....
You'd haveta be crazy to think you are the only one!
yer bud,
John
 
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Don't ask me what I have for sale, please tell me what you are looking to buy. I want to really thin out my G to buy more 1" scale. I really have wanted a ride on train all my life.
use my e-mail
cozy6z@yahoo.com
 
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Discussion starter · #520 ·
First coal fired live steamer on the 1". And its first time for pulling a load.
Jesse brought his shay.
Nat and his son Baxter bring his home made switcher.

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Things ran really well. great to have some club members drop by.
 
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