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Re: 16 wide Train Building Odyssey
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lugnet.trains
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Fri, 20 Dec 2002 18:45:24 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal writes:
> Anyway, here is where I need some help. It is a given that the track and
> trucks will be non-LEGO (gauge 3 to be precise). So, I need to learn about
> gauge 3 and where I can obtain such things as rail (I'm figuring that I'm
> laying my own here), trucks (please tell me I don't need to machine my own!).
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> My web searches have turned up some good gauge 3 resources in England, but
> since I am modeling US prototypes, I fear they will not be so helpful. I am
> pursuing a few other avenues for information, but wanted to throw this out in
> this forum in hopes some illumination here.
Does this help...
http://www.usatrains.com/
I actually live within a couple miles of their headquarters and store in Malden
MA. Super great stuff! If I were not so dedicated to LEGO trains I would be
in their store on at least a weekly basis.
Eric K.
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| (...) Yes, I find the large scale stuff very intoxicating as well! Actually, USA Trains (and Aristocraft) are around the scale of 1:29, but utilize gauge *1* track (which is actually scale for standard gauge at 1:32). I *do* have "G" scale trucks, (...) (22 years ago, 20-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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| Sorry, no pics yet, but I'm nearly finished with my first 2 cars. I'm posting in hopes of picking the brains of some large scalers out there (James Powell-- hint hint;-)... But first: After many calculations (big thanks to DaveE and his awesome (...) (22 years ago, 20-Dec-02, to lugnet.trains)
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