Gauge to Scale conversion

[bob gouldParticipant @bobgould42821]

Hi

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

many thanks

Bob

[bob gouldParticipant @bobgould42821]

Need info

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

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

[Paul LousickParticipant @paullousick59116]

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.

[bob gouldParticipant @bobgould42821]

i guess its a 1/6 scale then. Too big many thanks

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

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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