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General => Trains! => Topic started by: Jrodmobil on September 19, 2012, 02:34:01

Title: LBG and G scale
Post by: Jrodmobil on September 19, 2012, 02:34:01

 What are LBG and G scale. Is "G" a scale size for all model trains. Just some basic questions I have.. thinking about a train in the future for my PM. Thanks for your time.

Jarred

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: Rasputin on September 19, 2012, 02:41:52

Yes "G" is the scale and LGB is a brand that made G scale trains and track. They have been bought up by others today

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: Jrodmobil on September 19, 2012, 03:22:01

Thanks for the info Rasp.

Jarred

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: Rasputin on September 19, 2012, 04:12:35

oh sorry I did not read your whole question

The main scales are

Z scale is the smallest
N is small
HO is common
O is things like Lionell
G scale


There really is a lot of scales but these are the common ones

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: playmofire on September 19, 2012, 06:24:28

There is also OO scale, a UK scale of 1:76, a bit bigger then HO, 1:87.

G scale varies between 1:22.5 and 1:29, depending on the country and the maker.

I have an illustration showing the different scales alongside each other which I'll post later today.

LGB is now owned by Marklin but continues under its own name.

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: basilsdad on September 19, 2012, 11:09:47

 :wave: Thanks Jared for asking this question.  I find all of the train information fascinating, but don't have any at the moment.  Thanks Ras and Gordon for your answers.  I look forward to seeing the pictures, Gordon.  :)
Joe

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: savvas on September 19, 2012, 11:30:58

i believe that for someone who wants to acquire a train, it's important to choose between electrical and RC.

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: basilsdad on September 19, 2012, 11:52:27

Quote from: savvas on September 19, 2012, 11:30:58

i believe that for someone who wants to acquire a train, it's important to choose between electrical and RC.

Any comments on the pros and cons between electrical and RC?  Or is that a new topic (or an old one I haven't read)?
Joe

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: Rasputin on September 19, 2012, 13:34:20

Quote from: savvas on September 19, 2012, 11:30:58

i believe that for someone who wants to acquire a train, it's important to choose between electrical and RC.

not really, we have lots of both  ;) 

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: playmofire on September 19, 2012, 14:13:36

This might help:

http://www.playmofriends.com/forum/index.php?topic=8881.0

but if it doesn't let me know.

I use RC and mains/transformer powered trains.  The latter need metal rails but the RC ones can be used on either.  The possible big problem with mains/transformer trains is poor connections between rails.  With RC trains, it's the need to have a supply of ready charged batteries to hand and, sometimes, interference with the RC signal, e.g. steel beams in roofs, people using mobilwe 'phones in the room.

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: Rasputin on September 19, 2012, 14:37:30

Nice link Gordon , thanks schluss  :wave:

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: zugpferdchen on September 19, 2012, 16:25:49

(http://www.herbst-wesselhoeft.de/LGB/scale_big.jpg)

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: Birdie on September 19, 2012, 16:26:48

Thanks for the info, I was wondering about this too.

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: basilsdad on September 19, 2012, 16:45:43

Quote from: Rasputin on September 19, 2012, 14:37:30

Nice link Gordon , thanks schluss  :wave:

Just had time for a cursory peek, thanks so much for the info guys!  :)9
Joe

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: playmofire on September 19, 2012, 18:06:24

Schluss had the same idea as I had, to show relative scales pictorially.     :)

EDIT:  I got confused here, it was of course zugferdchen who posted the pictorial scale comparison.  Apologies!   :-[

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: savvas on September 20, 2012, 05:29:36

Quote from: basilsdad on September 19, 2012, 11:52:27

Any comments on the pros and cons between electrical and RC?  Or is that a new topic (or an old one I haven't read)?
Joe

i have an electrical because the western train is old and electrical. the modern trains are rc. the choice is yours, depends on the theme you want. the topic mentioned is very clear and helpful

Title: Re: LBG and G scale
Post by: Jrodmobil on September 20, 2012, 18:11:21

Thank you all for the info. When the time comes i will go with electric western setup. Thanks again.
Jarred