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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 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.
That was the long answer. The short answer came from the Grinch;-)
-John
Dean Husby wrote:
> Robin Werner wrote:
>
> > “What scale is that?”
>
> This may be a very stupid question, but my wife and I have been wondering... Just
> what scale are LEGO Trains?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dean
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