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Offline Jrodmobil

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LBG and G scale
« 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.

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Re: LBG and G scale
« Reply #1 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
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Re: LBG and G scale
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2012, 03:22:01 »
Thanks for the info Rasp.

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Re: LBG and G scale
« Reply #3 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
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Re: LBG and G scale
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: LBG and G scale
« Reply #5 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.  :)
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Re: LBG and G scale
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: LBG and G scale
« Reply #7 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)?
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Re: LBG and G scale
« Reply #8 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  ;) 
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Re: LBG and G scale
« Reply #9 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.
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