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In lugnet.loc.us.fl, John Neal writes:
> Now, of course, minifig scale means cars and trains that can only fit one • minifig
> width-wise. I, however, build my trains 8 studs wide as opposed to the • standard 6
> wide. Why, you ask?
>
> Basically, for added realism. Consider this. Standard American gauge of • track is
> 4' 8 1/2". LEGO train track gauge is 5 studs. Therefore, 1 stud equals just • under
> 1 foot. A minifig is just over 4 studs high, or about 4 ft high. Of course, • what
> they lack in height is more than compensated in width:-P
>
> Now, a modern diesel locomotive is about 10 ft wide, which would equal about • 10
> studs wide in LEGO. This width in inches, however, is more akin to G scale • model
> train. Minifigs are far too short for G scale. O scale locomotives are
> approximately 8 studs wide, and minifigs, although *much* wider, are about • the same
> height as O scale figs.
>
> The gauge of LEGO track, however, is wider than O scale, so precise • comparisons are
> difficult. If one builds 8 wide, one is able to use O scale decals with • relative
> accuracy.
I still think 10 wide would be better, even if the minifigs are a little
short. It would fit how the actual trains LOOK. It's not our fault if
everyone who rides is too short :-).
Actually, If I remember correctly, the trains at the Legoland Billund were 18
wide. Now wouldn't that be cool!!
Steve Martin
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| As everyone says, it's minifig scale, BUT if you had to chose the closest model train scale, I would say O scale. Now, of course, minifig scale means cars and trains that can only fit one minifig width-wise. I, however, build my trains 8 studs wide (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-99, to lugnet.loc.us.fl, lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains)
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