Gauge 3, 2 1/2 "

[Gareth's Downstairs Computer]

Is there much around at this gauge, my interest
is in narrow gauge having recently disposed of
all my 16mm stuff as being too small?

[d***@yahoo.co.uk]

On Tue, 29 Aug 2017 19:12:13 +0100, Gareth's Downstairs Computer

Post by Gareth's Downstairs Computer
Is there much around at this gauge, my interest
is in narrow gauge having recently disposed of
all my 16mm stuff as being too small?

What are you after?
Gauge 3 on 2 1/2" gauge track will not be narrow gauge.

Gauge 3 using 2 1/2" gauge track is usually models of std gauge
prototypes modeled to scales that are roughly 1/2" to the foot
although others use 13.5mm.
There has been quite a revival in recent years and some equipment is
commercially available
one maker here
http://www.kingscalelivesteam.co.uk/gauge3.php
There is also the gauge 3 society
http://www.gauge3.org.uk/about-gauge-3
and a forum
http://g3forum.org.uk/

If your interest is in narrow gauge prototypes running on 2 1/2"
gauge track then your needs might be better covered by looking at the
2 1/2" gauge association which has wider remit than just gauge 3.
http://www.n25ga.org/


G.Harman

[Wolf K]

Post by Gareth's Downstairs Computer
Is there much around at this gauge, my interest
is in narrow gauge having recently disposed of
all my 16mm stuff as being too small?

3ft narrow gauge would scale to 0.83" or 21.14mm/ft. (1/14.45 scale)

2ft gauge scales to 1.25" or 31.75mm/ft. (1:9.6 scale, I'd go with 1:10,
4% over-scale)

760mm (30 inch) gauge scales to 1" or 25.4mm/ft (1:12 scale)

1:12 is one of the live-steam scales, and one of the two common
doll-house scales. Lots of "garden railway" stuff available for that
scale. So if you want minimal scratch-building, go for 760mm gauge.

Have fun!