1:29 G scale boxcar by Aristo-Craft on G gauge track1:32 scale 2-bay offset hopper by Mainline America
G-scale LGB (Lehmann Groß Bahn, "Lehmann's Big Train") was introduced in 1968 by Ernst Paul Lehmann Patentwerk in Germany. LGB products were intended for indoor and outdoor use; so the "G" became interpreted as "garden scale".
Most track is made of brass which can remain outside in all weather. Track can also be obtained in less expensive aluminium as well as oxidation-resistant, though more expensive, stainless steel.
Like other scales, large scale is sometimes used for model trains that run indoors on a track mounted against the wall near the ceiling.
G gauge track has a spacing of 45 mm between the railheads (tracks) (c.f. 44.45 mm for 1 gauge , but that does not determine the scale to which the models are built because, to maintain a constant track width when real-life counterparts have a variety of railroad gauges, the scale has to vary. The most common full-scale practice uses a spacing of 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge, whereas some narrow-gauge railways (serving mines, etc.) have rails only 3 ft (914 mm) apart. Although often built with standard-sized doors, a narrow-gauge train is in most other respects smaller than its standard-gauge counterpart: its cars are generally narrower and shorter, allowing them to navigate more sharply curved and lightly built tracks.
Model trains are built to represent a real train of standard or narrow gauge. For example, HO scale (1:87 or 3.5 mm to 1 foot) (and also, although inaccurately, double-O/OO at 4 mm to 1 foot) models all use 16.5 mm gauge track to represent standard gauge trains while a narrower-gauge track such as 9 mm N gauge is used to represent real narrow gauge.
G model railways depart from this and always use the same gauge with the trains instead built in different sizes depending on whether they are intended to represent standard-gauge or narrow-gauge trains. Because of this it might be more correct to speak of "G gauge" rather than "G scale" since the consistent aspect is the gauge, 45 mm (1.772 in), but the term "G scale" (or "scale IIm") is used when 1:22.5 is used.
The 45 mm gauge originated from 1 gauge or "gauge one" which was first used in Europe and Britain and used to model standard gauge trains in the scale of 1:32.
LGB were first to adopt the term G scale and used the gauge of 45 mm (1.772 in) to model 1,000 mm gauge European trains in 1:22.5 scale.
Scales that run on G gauge trackedit
Gauge one: 1:32 (3/8" to the foot). Used to model standard gauge trains of 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge gauge.
1:29 scale or A scale: 1:29. First used by Aristo-Craft to model standard-gauge prototypes. Incorrect scale/gauge but proportionally similar to other popular brands of the time.
G scale: 1:22.5. Used to model European trains that run on 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge track. This scale-gauge combination is called "scale IIm" according to NEM 010. The G comes from the German word groß meaning "big".
H scale (half inch) 1/2"-to-the-foot, or 1:24 scale. Used to model 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) gauge or "Cape gauge". Incorrect scale used for 3 ft (914 mm) gauge track.
F scale (fifteen) 15 mm-to-the-foot scale, (1:20.32). Correct scale/gauge typically used to model North American narrow gauge trains on 3 ft (914 mm) gauge track.
Seven eighths: 7/8"-to-the-foot scale (1:13.7). Used to model trains on 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge track.
16 mm scale: 16 mm-to-the-foot (1:19.05). Originally intended for modelling 2-ft gauge prototype railways on 32 mm track (SM32). The models are often re-gauged to also run on 45 mm track. This scale has also been used to model 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge prototype trains.
Manufacturersedit
Accucraft has five scales: Fn3 at 1:20.3, gauge 1 at 1:32, ½-inch scale at 1:24. They also build 1:29-scale North American models in live steam and electric under the AML brand, as well as British live steam and electric models in 1:19 scale (also called 16 mm) and Isle of Man live steam and electric models in 1:20.3 scale. The Isle of Man scale uses three-foot gauge track, the same width as the dominant U.S. Colorado narrow gauge.
American Model Builders: 1:24
Aristo-Craft (REA), which closed in 2013,[4] made two scales: 1:29 and the "Classic" series (generally 1:24 but some models were closer to 1:32 scale).
Aster (C&S Mogul): 1:32, 1:30 for Japanese prototypes and 1:22.5 for European and Japanese narrow gauge.
Bachmann's "Big Haulers" series: 1:22.5, while their "Spectrum" series is to 1:20.3 scale and their train streetcars: 1:29
Buddy "L" (Keystone) (modern): 1:22.5 scale (almost identical to Bachmann, except cab is taller), older (legacy) equipment runs on rails spaced 3-1/4 inches from the pre WWII era.
Chicago Train Works: 1:32
Chucks Custom Cars: 1:22.5
D.A.N.: 1:22.5
Delton/Caledonia Express: 1:24 (operated from 1983 to 1990 as Delton; until 1993 as Caledonia[5])
Eastern Railways: 1:32
GHB: 1:32
Great Trains/American Standard: 1:32
Hartford Products: 1:24 (except SP boxcar and stock car, which are 1:22.5)
^ abMaßstäbe, Nenngrößen, Spurweiten [Scales, nominal sizes, gauges] (Specification) (Report). Normen Europäischer Modellbahnen NEM (in German). 2011. p. 1. I/IIm/IIIe/Vi/Vilp … Modell-Spurweiten 45mm 1⁄3 Zoll. (6) Für große Spurweiten ist auch die Angabe in Zoll üblich.
^ abS-1.3 Standards for Scales with deep flanges (Standard) (Report). National Model Railroad Association NMRA Standards. 2009. p. 1. The term LS (Large Scales) is used to refer to range of scales developed to be able to be operated together, typically in an outdoors setting, for example a garden. LS models all use the same wheel and track profiles to facilitate interchange.
^ abS-3.3 Standards, Guarded Track, for Deep Flanges (Standard) (Report). National Model Railroad Association NMRA Standards. 2010. p. 2. Large Scales … covers all common commercial scales running on LS 45mm gauge track (1:32, 1:29, 1:24, 1:22.5, and 1:20.3) without regard as to whether the trains are standard or narrow gauge.
^"Aristo-Craft/Polks to close its doors | Garden Railways Magazine". Trains. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations October 2017 Learn how and when to remove this message For the musical scale see G major Not to be confused with Geomagnetic storm scale G scale or G gauge also called large scale 45 mm or 1 3 4 inches is a track gauge for model railways which is often used for outdoor garden railways because of its size and durability G scale trains use a fixed track gauge of 45 millimetres 1 75 in to accommodate a range of rail transport modelling scales between narrow gauge 1 13 1 19 1 20 metre gauge 1 22 5 Playmobil trains 1 24 and standard gauge 1 29 1 32 3 2 G gaugeScale ratio1 22 5Standard s LGB NEM 010 1 NMRA S 1 3 2 NMRA S 3 3 3 Model gauge45 mm 1 75 in 1 Prototype gauge1 000 mm 3 ft 3 3 8 in metre gauge 1 29 G scale boxcar by Aristo Craft on G gauge track1 32 scale 2 bay offset hopper by Mainline America G scale LGB Lehmann Gross Bahn Lehmann s Big Train was introduced in 1968 by Ernst Paul Lehmann Patentwerk in Germany LGB products were intended for indoor and outdoor use so the G became interpreted as garden scale Most track is made of brass which can remain outside in all weather Track can also be obtained in less expensive aluminium as well as oxidation resistant though more expensive stainless steel Like other scales large scale is sometimes used for model trains that run indoors on a track mounted against the wall near the ceiling Contents 1 G scale versus G gauge 1 1 Scales that run on G gauge track 2 Manufacturers 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksG scale versus G gauge editMain article Rail transport modelling scales G gauge track has a spacing of 45 mm between the railheads tracks c f 44 45 mm for 1 gauge but that does not determine the scale to which the models are built because to maintain a constant track width when real life counterparts have a variety of railroad gauges the scale has to vary The most common full scale practice uses a spacing of 4 ft 8 1 2 in 1 435 mm standard gauge whereas some narrow gauge railways serving mines etc have rails only 3 ft 914 mm apart Although often built with standard sized doors a narrow gauge train is in most other respects smaller than its standard gauge counterpart its cars are generally narrower and shorter allowing them to navigate more sharply curved and lightly built tracks Model trains are built to represent a real train of standard or narrow gauge For example HO scale 1 87 or 3 5 mm to 1 foot and also although inaccurately double O OO at 4 mm to 1 foot models all use 16 5 mm gauge track to represent standard gauge trains while a narrower gauge track such as 9 mm N gauge is used to represent real narrow gauge G model railways depart from this and always use the same gauge with the trains instead built in different sizes depending on whether they are intended to represent standard gauge or narrow gauge trains Because of this it might be more correct to speak of G gauge rather than G scale since the consistent aspect is the gauge 45 mm 1 772 in but the term G scale or scale IIm is used when 1 22 5 is used The 45 mm gauge originated from 1 gauge or gauge one which was first used in Europe and Britain and used to model standard gauge trains in the scale of 1 32 LGB were first to adopt the term G scale and used the gauge of 45 mm 1 772 in to model 1 000 mm gauge European trains in 1 22 5 scale Scales that run on G gauge track edit Gauge one 1 32 3 8 to the foot Used to model standard gauge trains of 4 ft 8 1 2 in 1 435 mm standard gauge gauge 1 29 scale or A scale 1 29 First used by Aristo Craft to model standard gauge prototypes Incorrect scale gauge but proportionally similar to other popular brands of the time G scale 1 22 5 Used to model European trains that run on 1 000 mm 3 ft 3 3 8 in metre gauge track This scale gauge combination is called scale IIm according to NEM 010 The G comes from the German word gross meaning big H scale half inch 1 2 to the foot or 1 24 scale Used to model 3 ft 6 in 1 067 mm gauge or Cape gauge Incorrect scale used for 3 ft 914 mm gauge track F scale fifteen 15 mm to the foot scale 1 20 32 Correct scale gauge typically used to model North American narrow gauge trains on 3 ft 914 mm gauge track Seven eighths 7 8 to the foot scale 1 13 7 Used to model trains on 2 ft 610 mm narrow gauge track 16 mm scale 16 mm to the foot 1 19 05 Originally intended for modelling 2 ft gauge prototype railways on 32 mm track SM32 The models are often re gauged to also run on 45 mm track This scale has also been used to model 2 ft 6 in 762 mm gauge prototype trains Manufacturers editAccucraft has five scales Fn3 at 1 20 3 gauge 1 at 1 32 inch scale at 1 24 They also build 1 29 scale North American models in live steam and electric under the AML brand as well as British live steam and electric models in 1 19 scale also called 16 mm and Isle of Man live steam and electric models in 1 20 3 scale The Isle of Man scale uses three foot gauge track the same width as the dominant U S Colorado narrow gauge American Model Builders 1 24 Aristo Craft REA which closed in 2013 4 made two scales 1 29 and the Classic series generally 1 24 but some models were closer to 1 32 scale Aster C amp S Mogul 1 32 1 30 for Japanese prototypes and 1 22 5 for European and Japanese narrow gauge Bachmann s Big Haulers series 1 22 5 while their Spectrum series is to 1 20 3 scale and their train streetcars 1 29 Buddy L Keystone modern 1 22 5 scale almost identical to Bachmann except cab is taller older legacy equipment runs on rails spaced 3 1 4 inches from the pre WWII era Chicago Train Works 1 32 Chucks Custom Cars 1 22 5 D A N 1 22 5 Delton Caledonia Express 1 24 operated from 1983 to 1990 as Delton until 1993 as Caledonia 5 Eastern Railways 1 32 GHB 1 32 Great Trains American Standard 1 32 Hartford Products 1 24 except SP boxcar and stock car which are 1 22 5 Hartland Locomotive Works products 1 29 standard gauge equipment 1 24 scale narrow gauge equipment Kalamazoo Toy Train Works 1 24 operated from 1980 to the mid 1990s 6 Keystone 1 22 5 LGB sold to Marklin in 2007 1 22 5 Lionel Ready To Play 1 24 Ready to Run is the same scale but NOT G gauge compatible as it uses 2 wide track Little Railways 1 20 Mainline America 1 32 Marklin Maxi 1 32 Model Die Casting 1 32 except caboose which is 1 24 MTH Rail King 1 32 Northern Fine Scale Stock 10 mm scale British only freight stock in kit form 7 Precision scale 1 32 standard gauge 1 24 narrow gauge PIKO 1 29 American cars 1 22 5 wood sided passenger cars Roberts Lines Zephyr 1 32 USA Trains 1 29 Ultimate series 1 24 American series Wrightway Rolling Stock 1 32 and 10 mm scale custom built British North American and European passenger stock 8 See also editGn15 1 22 5 scale models of 15 in 381 mm gauge trains on 16 5 mm 0 65 in gauge track Rail transport modelling Model railway scales SE scale 1 13 scale modelsReferences edit a b Massstabe Nenngrossen Spurweiten Scales nominal sizes gauges Specification Report Normen Europaischer Modellbahnen NEM in German 2011 p 1 I IIm IIIe Vi Vilp Modell Spurweiten 45mm 1 3 Zoll 6 Fur grosse Spurweiten ist auch die Angabe in Zoll ublich a b S 1 3 Standards for Scales with deep flanges Standard Report National Model Railroad Association NMRA Standards 2009 p 1 The term LS Large Scales is used to refer to range of scales developed to be able to be operated together typically in an outdoors setting for example a garden LS models all use the same wheel and track profiles to facilitate interchange a b S 3 3 Standards Guarded Track for Deep Flanges Standard Report National Model Railroad Association NMRA Standards 2010 p 2 Large Scales covers all common commercial scales running on LS 45mm gauge track 1 32 1 29 1 24 1 22 5 and 1 20 3 without regard as to whether the trains are standard or narrow gauge Aristo Craft Polks to close its doors Garden Railways Magazine Trains Retrieved 2021 10 04 Fallen Flags of Garden Railroading Delton Locomotive Works familygardentrains com Retrieved 2021 10 28 Fallen Flags of Garden Railroading Kalamazoo familygardentrains com Retrieved 2021 10 28 Home Northern Fine Scale Rolling Stock Wright Way Rolling Stock Archived from the original on 7 November 2006 External links editThis article s use of external links may not follow Wikipedia s policies or guidelines Please improve this article by removing excessive or inappropriate external links and converting useful links where appropriate into footnote references March 2017 Learn how and when to remove this message G Scale at DCCWiki Further information for G scales with links to DCC topics G Scale Central Network G Scale Society Garden Trains Garden Railways magazine History of G gauge amp other gauges N Z OO etc myLargescale com G Scale online community G Scale News The World of LGB Garden Chuffers Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title G 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