Richard,
I don't see why the word scale is such a controversy. No one would argue
that P:64 is a justifyable distinction. Why is it that the obvious distinction
of standards between AF and "scale" equipment seemingly doesn't deserve a
similar distinction as well? I think the height of the rail has little to do
with it. It's the equipment that is run. If a scale hi-rail (I mixed the
terms intentionally) layout owner wants to run AF now and then who cares? But
if it's loaded with Plasticville structures and AF bridges and operating
accessories, who would dare call it scale?
Like Jesse Helms said about pornography; It's not always easy to define, but
I know S Gauge when I see it.
Ed Kozlowsky
Sanford, Maine
rebendever <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Are you S Guage or S Standard Gauge and does the height of the rail
determine whether you are or are not scale? The below text (actually
taken out of context) caused me to think, why do S-folks use the term S
Guage? FWIM HO Scalers do not call other HO Scalers who run their model
trains on Code 100 (or bigger) track "Hi-Railers" like the S-folks do.
Yes, I understand that the flanges are really wide on them AF , but
have you seen the flanges on a Model Power unit?
Perhaps this is indigenous to S-scale (& O scale, too?). Why do folks
use the term S Guage? I have been called on the carpet for using S
Guage in reference to AF modelers and if I have offended anyone, I
sincerely apologize. After all, the majority of our "1:64 Modeling
Guide" subscribers come from an AF background with aspirations of
evolving to a more "scale-like" empire.
And if you decide that the term "S Guage should no longer be used,
would Don H. need to changer his magazine to the S Scaleian? I realize
that all this may sould rediculous to many of you, but think how
confusing it is to us newbies who come to S-ville from another scale
only to find out that now up means down and so on.
Structure determines behavior.
Sincerely, Richard E Bendever, Editor
"1:64 Modeling Guide" magazine | www.ModelingGuide.com
--- In [email protected], "ctxmf74" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
Hi Ed, That's the question and answer. "Necessary" not for us to
> enjoy S scale but for S scale to become an equal to HO scale.
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