Peter, Welcome to our select band of idiot model builders. I build in 7-1/2" scale and have built a Railroad Supply American, Filer and Stowell logging locomotive, Falk #1 Logging loco, a 2-1/2" Mich-Cal Shay running NG on 7-1/2" track and completed the "Newbie Project last year for a construction article in Live Steam magazine. All equipment is strictly to scale except for the Newbie which was built with the total beginner with limited machinery in mind. About 12 or 13 model stationary engines sit in my den for display at various "Heritage Day" events. Jesse in Troy Tennessee MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.