[modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5

David,

Your response sums up admirably the situation.

Many thanks,

Jem
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Everett" <deverett2003@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 12:42 PM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5


> Hi Jem
>
> First you must ask yourself why you want to build a loco.  Is it to have 
> as a showcase model or
> will it be a working engine?  If working will it be on a private track for 
> you + family and
> friends or will it be on a club track?  If a club track, will you want to 
> engage in public
> passenger hauling?  3-1/2" will be very limited in serious passenger 
> hauling capabilities.
>
> The limiting factor on what loco you build will be the size of the driving 
> wheel you can turn - on
> an M10 this will be 7" AS CAST.
>
> So it boils down to whether you want an express passenger type in 3-1/2"G 
> or a workhorse type in
> 5"G.  There is the possibility of NG which would give you a large engine 
> in either gauge.
>
> Once you get going with the construction, you will find that 5"G is easier 
> for the fitting out
> because things are that much bigger and so are easier to hold and get at, 
> especially between the
> frames.  If you are looking at close to scale, then it it is definitely 
> easier in 5"G.  As to the
> amount of work, there probably isn't a lot of difference between the two 
> gauges so with 5"G you
> will end up with a lot more loco for your efforts.
>
> There are also the cost and weight factors to take into consideration. 
> How deep are your pockets
> and how agile are you at lifting?  A 5"NG loco will be quite heavy.
>
> I started off in 3-1/2"G and regretted it.
>
> Enough rambling - I won't even start on didgital readouts!  Hope this has 
> given you food for
> thought.
>
> Regards
>
> Dave
> Saudi-Arabia-On-Sea
>
>
>
>
>
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