Man, that is a lot of repeated photos! We really need to get rid of that "reply with quote" button. But nice photos the first time they were posted.
Hot - the human eye is a remarkable instrument. Coupled with our ability to synthesize, we can see such minor dimensional errors. We can also not see them if we so desire. I solve the problem both by using .148 rail and by modeling in 17/64 scale. My original alternative was 1 1/8" gauge.
Like those who truly like the looks of the center rail, I like the hefty look of .172 wheel treads. They are wildly incorrect, as is our gauge, but I choose to ignore that. Most 2-railers choose to overlook the wide gauge, and thus they do not see it. Nothing wrong with that.
