Hi Guys,
I am just starting out in G-scale. I am intersted in modelling an old logging railroad and want to start off in the right G-scale for me, one which allows for growth and options. I have done a lot of research on the various scales but still don't know what would work best in practice. I would like to grow into whatever scale I go with and not mix the different scales if possible. Could you please provide your thoughts on what I should consider. Below are some of my thoughts.
1:20.3: I like the idea of big trains. I am not sure if they are going to be too big especially if down the road I buy something in another scale like 1:29. I understand that it will be more difficult to find structures & figures It sounds like this scale is growing fast. I also like the fact that there are a lot of logging engines i could choose from (Bachmann & Accucraft.
1:22.5 I like some of the LGB stock, but i am not sure how difficult it will be to continue to get and service this stock in the future. My perception is that this scale is dominated by LGB, whereas 1:20.3 has more players.
1:24 I don't know too much about this scale, but i understand makes for easier building since 1/2" to the foot.
1:29: i like the Accucraft-American Mainline engines, but there doesn't appear to be much rolling stock available from AMR or Accucraft in 1:29. I know that this is Aristo's primary scale
1:32 I don't know too much about this either, but understand a lot fo musem qaulity peices (not my interest at this time) come in this scale.
Thanks for your feedback and help
-tcwave
I am just starting out in G-scale. I am intersted in modelling an old logging railroad and want to start off in the right G-scale for me, one which allows for growth and options. I have done a lot of research on the various scales but still don't know what would work best in practice. I would like to grow into whatever scale I go with and not mix the different scales if possible. Could you please provide your thoughts on what I should consider. Below are some of my thoughts.
1:20.3: I like the idea of big trains. I am not sure if they are going to be too big especially if down the road I buy something in another scale like 1:29. I understand that it will be more difficult to find structures & figures It sounds like this scale is growing fast. I also like the fact that there are a lot of logging engines i could choose from (Bachmann & Accucraft.
1:22.5 I like some of the LGB stock, but i am not sure how difficult it will be to continue to get and service this stock in the future. My perception is that this scale is dominated by LGB, whereas 1:20.3 has more players.
1:24 I don't know too much about this scale, but i understand makes for easier building since 1/2" to the foot.
1:29: i like the Accucraft-American Mainline engines, but there doesn't appear to be much rolling stock available from AMR or Accucraft in 1:29. I know that this is Aristo's primary scale
1:32 I don't know too much about this either, but understand a lot fo musem qaulity peices (not my interest at this time) come in this scale.
Thanks for your feedback and help
-tcwave