Scale v. Detail (NW Modeling List)

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Gene,

I think of it in terms of N-Scale gives you more track per square foot of
layout space (i.e. more train operations), while HO-scale gives you more
options in equipment and is a good trade-off of scale modeling vs. track
(i.e. I can run lots of trains, while still being able to do more scale
modelling).  Of course, O-scale is where you can really do scale modelling,
and operations are even more realistic (e.g. you can actually hear and feel
the slack being taken out of a string of freight cars), but what you gain in
scale modeling, you give up in less train operations per square foot of
layout space.  For me, HO-scale provides the best compromise. YMMV.

Cheers,
Kert Peterson
Fircrest, WA

Modeling the N&W in 1951, when Precision Transportation was still steam
powered.

On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 9:00 AM, Gene Bowker wrote:


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> I thought I had the scale question for my future N&W layout determined at

> N-scale.. but now after seeing some more photos of O. Winston Link, I'm

> rethinking it.

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> http://www.rrmodel.info/2010/08/scale-vs-detail-thoughts.html

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> I'd love some thoughts on scale vs. detail in Ho vs. N or even O-scale.

> ?

> If I'm going to do something different, now is a good time so I avoid any

> more

> buying in the "wrong" scale.

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> Gene Bowker http://genebowker.com/

> The Railroad Examiner - http://railfan.biz

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