[modeleng] Re: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5
- From: "Jem Harrison" <Jem.Harrison@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 11:13:04 +0100
Thankyou Charles,
All three gauges are available locally. I think equipment and weight bars
consideration of 7¼. I like the size of 3½, but I can see that in trying to
achieve a sense of of scale regarding fittings, and practicality in firing
and driving, then 5-inch has the advantage. The downside to this, is the
knock-on effects on equipment and working space!
Best wishes,
Jem
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles & Dorothy Brumbelow" <cbrumbelow@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 11:53 AM
Subject: [modeleng] Re: [modeleng] 3½ versus 5
> Give careful consideration to potential operating locations, Jim. Here in
> the States it seems that the vast majority of clubs only offer 7-1/2" or
> 7-1/4" gauge track. Some have 4-3/4" (Stateside variation of 5"), and
> then
> there is a growing group who model to run on 1-3/4" track in various
> scales.
> Another factor is transporting the model. 7-1/2" gauge trains generally
> require a pickup truck or full size van or station wagon as a minimum, and
> may well require a trailer. Smaller scales can be carried more easily.
> Depending upon the prototype, your 3-1/2" gauge loco might even be carried
> in a suitcase-sized custom case. And, as another listee pointed out, the
> capacity of your equipment needs to be considered....although if drivers
> are
> the only items out of reach for your shop, their machining might be farmed
> out. Charles
>
>> Here is another 'new' topic, on which I would appreciate your opinions.
>> I am a relative newcomer to model engineering. I have no engineering
>> background. In the distant past I have scratchbuilt models in 0 gauge
>> (2-rail electric) and some wagons in Gauge 1. I have a Myford ML10 in
>> reasonable condition and a small bench pillar drill (rough!). For the
>> best part of the last three years I have been doing some restoration work
>> on a Dore Westbury Mk.1: surgery on the motor, fitting new lead screws
>> and
>> nuts, devising different ways to attach the handles top the lead screws,
>> making a drawbar, making a machine vice kit. It has been a long learning
>> exercise! I now have some digital read-out bars that I have not
>> succeeded
>> yet in fitting....I do wonder if these are really worth the hassle.
>>
>> I want to get started on a locomotive. Until recently I reckoned that I
>> would tackle something in 3½-inch gauge, but the vast majority of the
>> received wisdom has advised against this size. So, what I would be
>> interested to read on this discussion group is your views for and against
>> 3½-inch and 5-inch gauge, oh and while we are about it, we could add
>> 2½-inch gauge.
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>> Jem Harrison
>> Basildon
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