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Re: GATS Tampa Show...
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lugnet.trains.org, lugnet.trains
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Tue, 21 Dec 1999 23:09:30 GMT
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johnneal@uswest.net*saynotospam*
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Steve Martin wrote:
> 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.
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> 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!!
Of course, they were using *NON*-LEGO wheels, which are bigger than ours (not to
mention the custom-laid track; again, *NON*- LEGO)
-John
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> Steve Martin
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