For the sake of simplicity, I guess the Code 110, Fine Scale and Proto Scale
could all fall under a "SCALE" category with sub-entries to explain the subtle
differences between the three.
And just to answer Ed's question... the only way I can answer it is just to
point out the minor difference between the wheel dimensions... one being code
88 and the other code 87 (nevermind that (according to what I've heard) the
code 88 wheels are no longer in production). So to put it in layman's terms...
the difference between FINE and PROTO is Fine = Almost Exact and PROTO = Exact,
and is not limited to just the wheel standards, but all detail and body (shell)
dimensions.
John Degnan
----- Original Message -----
From: ed_loizeaux
To: John Degnan
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 11:52 PM
Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} S needs more categories......
John...I know what P:64 proto scale is. But how is that different
from "fine scale"? To me these are essentially the same. Are there
any fine scale standards anywhere? I know there are NASG P:64
standards. H-a-a-l-p....Ed L.
--- In [email protected], "John Degnan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> # 4 seems redundant in my opinion. But if not, then renumber #4
to #3, and renumber #3 to #4... and add a category (or 2 categories)
for Fine Scale and Proto Scale.
>
>
> John Degnan
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Edward Loizeaux
> To: List, S scale
> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 10:13 PM
> Subject: {S-Scale List} S needs more categories......
>
>
> Gents....
>
> Some want just two categories. Some are OK with the three
categories
> that we have had for forty years. Here is a proposal for four
(count
> 'em!) categories. How many opinions are out there now?
>
> THE FOUR CATEGORIES OF S.......
>
> 1. American Flyer: All trains, track, electrical power
transformers,
> bridges and operating accessories made only by A.C.Gilbert Co.
prior to
> the Lionel takeover. AC power with E-unit reversing. Scenic
> enhancements and structures, vehicles, figures, etc. have no
> restrictions.
>
> 2. AF-compatible: All trains and track must mechanically
interoperate
> with ACGilbert's American Flyer products, but can be
manufactured by
> anyone.
> Non-AF manufacturer-unique power/sound/smoke/reversing systems
may be
> used. No restrictions on scenery, accessories, etc.
>
> 3. Scale: Trackwork and wheels per NASG scale specifications
AND code
> 100 rail or smaller (unless modeling PRR mainline west of
Harrisburg)
> AND Kadee S couplers or smaller. No restrictions on scenery,
etc.
>
> 4. Hi-rail: Anything between categories #2 and #3 above. No
> restrictions on anything.
>
> Cheers...Ed L.
>
>
>
>
>
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