--- In [email protected], "John Degnan" <Scaler164@...> wrote:
>
>if this (below) means that S scalers (in general) should be willing to settle
>for shorter cars (and trains) because of the space they require? If this is
>the case, then how is it that people see S scale as the perfect scale? I see
>this as a HUGE negative.
Hi John, I think S is the perfect scale based on the ergonomics of the
equipment compared to the other scales. S is not so big as to require a huge
room but not so small as to be fiddly to work on.
My statement that a modern shortline is a good choice was aimed at those with
average or smaller spaces to make them realize that they don't have to model
the 1950s or in HO scale. Shortline don't mean short cars, just shorter trains
and a different type of scenery.
57 foot reefers and 60 foot boxcars are a staple of shortline traffic. What
one doesn't see is long stack trains or unit coal trains so it's a lot easier
to create a realistic looking scene.
The choice could very well be that one chooses between an S scale shortline
or an HO or N scale mainline depiction for their space. The starting point has
to be what size space is available, then what kind of railroad operations is
desired then the scale that will work becomes obvious....DaveBranum
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