Hi Scott: S sounds like the size you need, and more importantly, want. You've picked a most opportune time to ask your questions because the National Association of S Scalers has just done a total revamp of its website. Google nasg.org and you'll find ready answers to your questions easily accessed from the home page.
Good luck. Jim Martin ________________________________ From: Scott <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 11:50:14 AM Subject: {S-Scale List} Scale vs AF confusion Hi all. My name is Scott Huston and I am guilty of rubber gauging because I can't find a good balance between size vs room I have available. I keep coming back to the notion of S scale because its large enough for me to scratch build buildings and scenery while having a small enough footprint to fit the room I have. I have looked at the S scale model railroading homepage and see they list 2 outlets for trains, American Models and S Helper. My confusion comes from the fact it appears they are both AF compatible or 3 rail. The only other S Scale I can find is Lionel's AF S gauge stuff. Are any of these manufacturers producing accurate 1'64th scale steam locomotives and rolling stock? If not...who does? I am not a rivet counter and don't need a hundred little details on my rolling stock but I do want it to be to scale. Any advise would be very welcome. Almost forgot to ask, What is the fundamental difference between American Flyer and other S scale offerings? Thanks for your time, Scott Huston, Las Vegas NV
