Gauge to Scale conversion

Gauge to Scale conversion

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24 June 2013 at 09:49 #123003
bob gould
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Hi

can someone tell me what a 2" live steam converts to in scale i.e 1/16 etc?

many thanks

Bob
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24 June 2013 at 09:49 #22682
bob gould
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Need info
24 June 2013 at 10:13 #123006
JasonB
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56.5 / 2 = approx 1/28th scale Though if its anarrowgauge loco the scale will be different.

2" is not a common track gauge do you mean 2" scale as applied to say a traction engine in which case its 2/12 or 1/6th scale

Edited By JasonB on 24/06/2013 10:18:21
24 June 2013 at 13:40 #123018
Paul Lousick
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The scale such as 2", 3", 4" etc refers to the ratio to one foot (12 inches).

eg. a 2' scale engine is an abreviation of a scale of 2" to 1 foot. or 1/6 scale.

A 3" to 1 ft engine is 1/4 full size.
24 June 2013 at 18:52 #123039
bob gould
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i guess its a 1/6 scale then. Too big many thanks
24 June 2013 at 20:08 #123046
JasonB
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What are you looking for? an engine to tow your gun. There is a really nice 2" Fowler in WD colours that goes to some of the shows but about twice the size you need.

J

Edited By JasonB on 24/06/2013 20:12:31
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