I have an idea. Let's all learn to distinguish between Ed's rhetorical questions and those that are truly more tangible. I can imagine the twinkle in Ed's eyes when he throws one of his classic 'r' bombs at the list. This was quite blatant. Ben Trousdale
--- In [email protected], "Ed" <Loizeaux@...> wrote: > > > Ed, > > Why not just 1/64th scale. > > I was thinking that folks would like a definition to distinguish between the > different kinds of S-sized trains. For decades now, 'AF' meant Gilbert Flyer > and 'scale' meant conforming to NMRA/NASG specs and 'hi-rail' meant > everything in between frequently called S 'gauge'. Are these definitions now > being tossed out the window in favor of something else? > > > Does that not cover the whole theme of "S". > > Sort of maybe......but only if you consider AF and some hi-rail to truly be > 1:64 as opposed to a mere approximation. I am not sure it makes sense to > lump brass imports and plastic tinplate into the same bucket. That would be > more confusing than helpful. > > > In my book it does. > > You are entitled to the dictionary of your choice. This is the land of > freedom! > > > We are all 1/64th scale either high rail or what you all call scale. > > Well....that is the main point: Is the word 'scale' appropriate to use when > talking about Flyonel or something else that is not really precisely 1/64th > of the prototype size in all possible respects? > > What I was looking for was an answer to the question of whether Brooks layout > is scale or not. In order to answer that question, I need to know the > precise definition of 'scale'. So far, I don't hear a really good > definition. To my way of thinking, a good definition would clearly > distinguish RTR tinplate from precision authenticity in order to prevent > confusion and misunderstanding when communicating. > > Maybe there is no way to define 'scale' the way we S guys commonly use it? > > Thinking, always thinking.....Ed Loizeaux > ------------------------------------ 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/
