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Re: Newbie Train question.
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lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au
Date: 
Mon, 13 Aug 2001 12:57:52 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Edward Cox writes:
Is there any corelation  between the LEGO Train rail gauge and "HO" or any
other model rail gauge. Please feel free to point me to an existing FAQ on
the subject if you know of one as I'm certain this question has been asked
many times before.

There is no corelation between LEGO Train rail guage and any other model rail
guage.  That said I personnally find it closest to O gauge (for six wides).  I
even use O gauge decals on occasion and they work really well.

To answer your question though the answer is no, it is not based on any other
model rail gauge.


Eric Kingsley



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  Re: Newbie Train question.
 
(...) Small nit here: The track gauge is closest to "O" (but slightly wider), and *8* wides are closest in width to "O" cars (almost exactly). As you might surmise, 4 wides are almost exactly the same width as HO ("Half O"). I do remember someone (...) (23 years ago, 18-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au)

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  Newbie Train question.
 
Is there any corelation between the LEGO Train rail gauge and "HO" or any other model rail gauge. Please feel free to point me to an existing FAQ on the subject if you know of one as I'm certain this question has been asked many times before. (...) (23 years ago, 13-Aug-01, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.loc.au)

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