I was browsing the web one day and stumbled on to www.55n3.org(that's it right?) and found it very interesting. It actually sounds cool! Ho track for 3' modeling of narrow gauge railroading. Using existing HO and On30.
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Interesting, but I feel it's reinventing the flanged wheel to solve an issue that isn't really an issue. Some structures can be modified, sure, and short figures can be used, but what do you do for vehicles and other structural elements? Hard enough to find true O scale vehicles. It would be an even bigger scratchbuilding scale than O or even S. If you like it, go for it! Think I'll stick with On30, myself.
No no no, I was just sharing this page as it is interesting to read.
It is that! I do like looking at others' work, even if I wouldn't do it myself. Can always get good ideas by keeping an open mind.
I think it's awesome. If not for a couple of PBL Sn3 locomotives I was lucky enough to get at a good price I'd probably look into it. The same person that put that web site up (Harold Minsk???) has also done a lot of cool things with Sn42 and On30. His main site is http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/ . Lots of good stuff there if you're into narrow gauge.
Cheers,
Ken
Kinda interesting. Now how about "45.2-56.5" to get correct O scale for existing O gauge? That's 1:45.2 scale for standard gauge at 1.25". Maybe not ...
