15" or 24" gauge?

Discuss park gauge trains and large scale miniature railways having track gauges from 8" to 24" gauge and designed at scales of 2" to the foot or greater - whether modeled for personal use, or purpose built for amusement park operation or private railroading.

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Re: 15" or 24" gauge?

Post by Curtis_F »

Here are a couple of graphics I recently created for a customer to get some perspective on scale vs. gauge. Maybe they'll help with this discussion.
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24inG.jpg
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