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I live in new Zealand and are using Marklin to create my layout. BUT: Are also Wanting to create a New Zealand based layout (Narrow Gauge)(4.5 inch). I are going to use Marklin HO track for this narrow gauge layout. I have been trying to work out the Scale but have got myself hopelessly tangled. Can not go further until I sort this out. Any one able to help an old doddery codger out. I used to be able to do this for myself but this time it coming out with Stupid figures that can not be right.    |
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So the prototype gauge is 1067 mm, the model gauge is 16.5 mm.
That makes it 1:64.666666666666666.
S scale is 1:64. Maybe you can find some pre-build items in S scale. |
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Originally Posted by: H0  So the prototype gauge is 1067 mm, the model gauge is 16.5 mm.
That makes it 1:64.666666666666666.
S scale is 1:64. Maybe you can find some pre-build items in S scale. I have certainly seen S scale NZ prototype models - even a small layout at an exhibition here in the UK.
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Originally Posted by: H0 So the prototype gauge is 1067 mm, the model gauge is 16.5 mm.
That makes it 1:64.666666666666666.
S scale is 1:64. Maybe you can find some prebuild items in S scale. Thank you for that I wondered if some one else had had this idea before me now I know I'm not the only genius in the world, I am only treading the paths that others had created before me. |
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Regards Tom --- "In all of the gauges, we particularly emphasize a high level of quality, the best possible fidelity to the prototype, and absolute precision. You will see that in all of our products." (from Märklin New Items Brochure 2015, page 1) ROFLBTCUTS |
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 Joined: 18/03/2007(UTC) Posts: 6,763 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Originally Posted by: nzrabbitty ...(Narrow Gauge)(4.5 inch). I are going to use Marklin HO track for this narrow gauge layout.
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Hello Rabbity, I don't understand your question. What is 4.5 inch? Yes, for the main lines of NZ (as others have answered) you will be scaling at 1:64. This is widely used by modellers here in Queensland where the mainline gauge is 1067mm. Kimball |
HO Scale - Märklin (ep II-III and VI, C Track, digital) - 2 rail HO (Queensland Australia, UK, USA) - 3 rail OO (English Hornby Dublo) - old clockwork O gauge - Live Steam 90mm (3.1/2 inch) gauge. |
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