Has anyone tried converting a Bachmann On30 loco to S standard gauge? It would take new axels (maybe custom made from NWSL?) and widening the frame/cylinder assemblies, but seems doable. That 2-6-6-2 is really tempting as a logging Mallet. Likewise, the Climax.
Bob Hogan --- In [email protected], "Bill & Diane, B.T.S. " <wade...@...> wrote: > > Michael wrote: > > >Just my math brain kicking in here: > >In the US, most narrow gauge was 36", so let's assume that someone from the > >Pacific Northwest might be interested in US 36" gauge railroading. Bachmann > >builds mostly RGS in On30, meaning that it is off by -13.4% (since HO track > >really scales to 31.17 inches in O). HO track used as Sn3 is off by 15.5%, > >about the same error but the other direction. If someone is OK with On30, > >they should be OK with Sn42 to represent US narrow gauge. > > > >We S scalers are snobs, but maybe we could be gracious and allow JR to use > >HO mechanisms under S Scale superstructures. > > > (snip) > > > Some US Narrow Gauge was 42" so no need for anyone to worry about it not > being right. Just model the Big Sandy and Cumberland; it was located in > western VA and was a 42" logging line. > > Take care > Bill > > > -- > == Scale Model Railroad Products == > == Manufacturer - Retailer - Importer == > > Bill & Diane Wade > > B.T.S. > RR 1 Box 141A > Belington, WV 26250 > > Phone: 304-823-3729 > FAX: 304-823-2901 > http://www.btsrr.com > > We wish you Fair Winds and Following Seas. > ------------------------------------ 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: [email protected] [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/
