and he notes - It would seem that a controversy exists over nuthin'. If I'm not mistaken, the attraction to S Gauge is not the size of the following but rather the size of the gauge itself. Larger than H0, smaller than 0, perfect for a small basement, attic or spare room. If it ever really became popular (and for six decades it hasn't) I doubt that many present day adherents would switch scales. Where would they go?
0 Gauge is already ten times bigger than S and H0 is ten times greater than 0. 00 and TT are all but extinct leaving N and G Gauges which are larger than 0 is now. But I don't see the great leap forward happening - at least in my lifetime. At 70 I don't get excited over the need for an auto rack, or a speeder, or another caboose (unless its AF) and I do enjoy the comradery, but I have friends in other scales too and many more who are interested in AF, Lionel and prototype railroading so S''s growth is a non-issue as far as losing touch with fellow enthusiasts. Speaking of AF cabooses, I must correct you on one point: "There used to be a guy who stomped on AF plastic cabooses when acting as Auctioneer. Scale folks would go just to cheer him on and rid the planet of some AF stuff. Not me, of course, but "others" who need to remain nameless for their own safety." I believe I've seen your smiling face at more than one auction where I sent a caboose to it's untimely if not dramatic fate. Stomping on an AF caboose is very therapeutic and is recommended for preventing hypertension, hair loss and dyspepsia. I can attest to that fact as I am not bothered by any of these maladies! No need to worry - S Gauge will grow and comradeship with it - If it becomes another H0, friends will still be friends and there will still be those who complain - it goes with the hobby and not the scale... Raleigh in rainy Maine P. S. - There is a web site with links to auto loading drawings as well as a great source of photos of N&W equipment at: http://www.trains.com/TRC/CS/forums/1111806/PrintPost.aspx Scroll down to the last post for the links - R At 01:22 PM 5/18/2007, Edward Loizeaux wrote: >Mr. John....If the comment of one fellow who acknowledges that he is >"out of the mainstream" bothers you this much, then you are doomed to >unending disappointments. S scale, by it's nature, tends to attract >those who are not satisfied with the mass media HO environment. We like >things more tailored to our specific and precise desires than what can >be found in the corner hobby shop. We are willing to put forth the >extra effort and time and expense that it takes to obtain/make what we >really want -- which is not just another Athearn hopper car. ..... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
