--- In [email protected], raleigh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> In English grammar, 'scale' as applied to a drawing or
> model requires dimensional data such as 1/4", 3/16", 1/8" etc.
The word "scale" in the context of size means the proportion that a
representation of an object bears to the object itself: i.e. a model on
a scale of one inch to one foot. It does not require a dimensional
callout.
The word "gauge" in the context of railroads means the distance between
the inner edges of the heads of the rails in a track.
The letter "S" in context of model railroading is used to denote models
build to the proportion of 1:64, or 3/16" to the foot.
Therefore calling it S Scale is redundant, and S Gauge is simply a
misnomer - as there is no implicit referent to "which" gauge (any of
the narrow, the standard, or several broad choices). It would be better
to say only "S" and, at least, be correct.
ChrisA
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