T gauge (1:450 or 1:480) is a model railway scale with a track gauge of 3 mm (0.118 in), referred to as "three-millimeter gauge" or "third of N scale." It was introduced at the Tokyo Toy Show in 2006 by KK Eishindo of Japan and went on sale in 2007. It is the smallest commercial model train scale in the world. Since mid-2009, Railway Shop (Hong Kong) is the exclusive licensed manufacturer.
T gauge
Scale
1⁄40 in (0.635 mm) to 1 ft (305 mm) 2⁄75 in (0.677 mm) to 1 ft (305 mm)
1:450 (Japanese 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) gauge) 1:480 (Standard gauge)
Model gauge
3 mm (0.118 in)
Prototype gauge
Commercially available models are of 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) gauge.
Models at N, Z, Ze and T gaugesSteam locomotive at T gaugeT gauge steam locomotive on a 1 euro coin
The models are battery-powered by a throttle (with an optional AC adapter) at a maximum output of 4.5 V DC. To improve power pickup and tractive effort, the powered cars are fitted with magnetic wheels.
The first train released was the Japanese 103 series commuter train in different versions. Each standard trainset comes with two powered cars, which are located in the middle of the train. The front and rear cars are equipped with directional headlights. The tiny pantographs are made of etched stainless steel. The Hankyu Railway 9000 EMU Series and the Kiha 40 DMU were added to the line of available trainsets in early 2010 and feature improved mechanisms for better performance.
The track is offered as either flexible sections of rail and sleepers at 200, 500 and 750 millimetres (7.87, 19.69 and 29.53 in), or as rigid sections with roadbed, and a small selection of pieces without roadbed. Rigid curved track is available with four different radii: 120 millimetres (4.72 in), 132.5, 145, and 157.5 millimetres (5.22, 5.71, and 6.20 in) in 15° and 30° arc lengths; straight tracks are 30, 60, and 200 millimetres (1.181, 2.362, and 7.874 in) long. Points (switches or turnouts) are available in a single length right and left hand with manual or electric throw. Crossovers are made in 30° and 90° in 60mm length. Several miscellaneous track sections are also sold including power, isolating, and level grade crossing. The standard sectional track is "roadbed" style, with integrated ballast, or without roadbed as "fine scale". "Fine scale" track is available in Track without roadbed is available as 60 and 70 millimetres (2.36 and 2.76 in) curved sections of 90° arc length; straight tracks are 60 millimetres (2.362 in) long. The rail is approximately 0.040 inches (1.016 mm) high ("Code 40"). Track pieces are connected with gold-plated metal rail joiners plus plastic clips in the roadbed. Different types of dummy catenary masts can be attached to the track.
In addition to the trains and track, available accessories include a large variety of scenic items, including houses and apartment buildings, figures and animals, trees, bikes, boats, and more. The houses are assembled and pre-painted, with fully detailed interiors that the modeller can install. The plastic figures, etched metal bikes, and other small items have small pins to make installation on a layout easier; the modeller simply makes a hole and inserts the detail into the hole using a toolkit available from Eishindo. Road signs, traffic lights, and other street furniture are available, as is a street decoration decal sheet, which comes with a scale ruler to aid in the placement of markings and details.
One unusual side effect of the magnetic wheels of the powered units is that they can climb acute grades (as steep as 45 degrees).
T-scale trains may be used with model airplanes and model airports in the 1:400–1:500 scale range. Eishindo has been planning to produce a modest line of airplanes and accessories of their own.
www.tgauge.com, largest online vendor serving customers internationally.
(in German) uwefenk.de, German Railway Models in T Gauge
TalkingTGauge.net, a discussion forum for T Gauge modelling, techniques and layouts
January 01, 1970
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February 2016 Learn how and when to remove this message Learn how and when to remove this message T gauge 1 450 or 1 480 is a model railway scale with a track gauge of 3 mm 0 118 in referred to as three millimeter gauge or third of N scale It was introduced at the Tokyo Toy Show in 2006 by KK Eishindo of Japan and went on sale in 2007 It is the smallest commercial model train scale in the world Since mid 2009 Railway Shop Hong Kong is the exclusive licensed manufacturer T gaugeScale1 40 in 0 635 mm to 1 ft 305 mm 2 75 in 0 677 mm to 1 ft 305 mm Scale ratio1 450 Japanese 3 ft 6 in 1 067 mm gauge 1 480 Standard gauge Model gauge3 mm 0 118 in Prototype gaugeCommercially available models are of 3 ft 6 in 1 067 mm gauge Models at N Z Ze and T gauges Steam locomotive at T gauge T gauge steam locomotive on a 1 euro coin The models are battery powered by a throttle with an optional AC adapter at a maximum output of 4 5 V DC To improve power pickup and tractive effort the powered cars are fitted with magnetic wheels The first train released was the Japanese 103 series commuter train in different versions Each standard trainset comes with two powered cars which are located in the middle of the train The front and rear cars are equipped with directional headlights The tiny pantographs are made of etched stainless steel The Hankyu Railway 9000 EMU Series and the Kiha 40 DMU were added to the line of available trainsets in early 2010 and feature improved mechanisms for better performance The track is offered as either flexible sections of rail and sleepers at 200 500 and 750 millimetres 7 87 19 69 and 29 53 in or as rigid sections with roadbed and a small selection of pieces without roadbed Rigid curved track is available with four different radii 120 millimetres 4 72 in 132 5 145 and 157 5 millimetres 5 22 5 71 and 6 20 in in 15 and 30 arc lengths straight tracks are 30 60 and 200 millimetres 1 181 2 362 and 7 874 in long Points switches or turnouts are available in a single length right and left hand with manual or electric throw Crossovers are made in 30 and 90 in 60mm length Several miscellaneous track sections are also sold including power isolating and level grade crossing The standard sectional track is roadbed style with integrated ballast or without roadbed as fine scale Fine scale track is available in Track without roadbed is available as 60 and 70 millimetres 2 36 and 2 76 in curved sections of 90 arc length straight tracks are 60 millimetres 2 362 in long The rail is approximately 0 040 inches 1 016 mm high Code 40 Track pieces are connected with gold plated metal rail joiners plus plastic clips in the roadbed Different types of dummy catenary masts can be attached to the track In addition to the trains and track available accessories include a large variety of scenic items including houses and apartment buildings figures and animals trees bikes boats and more The houses are assembled and pre painted with fully detailed interiors that the modeller can install The plastic figures etched metal bikes and other small items have small pins to make installation on a layout easier the modeller simply makes a hole and inserts the detail into the hole using a toolkit available from Eishindo Road signs traffic lights and other street furniture are available as is a street decoration decal sheet which comes with a scale ruler to aid in the placement of markings and details One unusual side effect of the magnetic wheels of the powered units is that they can climb acute grades as steep as 45 degrees T scale trains may be used with model airplanes and model airports in the 1 400 1 500 scale range Eishindo has been planning to produce a modest line of airplanes and accessories of their own See also editRail transport modelling scales ZZ scaleReferences edithttp www kk eishindo co jp The manufacturer and creator of T GaugeExternal links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to T scale www tgauge com largest online vendor 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