Can anyone confirm for me the scale size for an item listed as "O Scale Classic." I am totally unfamiliar with K-line but need to know if that means 1:48 which is what I want. I do not wish to purchase the "traditional O"
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The "O Scale Classic" items by K-Line are scale size. Many of them are generic designs that are not modeled after a specific prototype, but they are scale size, not traditional size. The older molds, such as the K761 series boxcars and the K762 series reefers, do not have a lot of detail but on the other hand they are quite rugged if you are transporting them back and forth to a club layout. Newer K-Line scale items such as the K742 series reefers and the coil cars are nicely detailed scale models.
Also note that the Heinz closed vat cars, which are listed on the box as "traditional size," are in fact scale size. I once measured one against a scale drawing and it came out as the correct size. The prototype cars were small, maybe 36' or so.
Thanks men for the reply. I appreciate the help.
As a general rule, the K-Line car numbers starting with the numeral 7 are scale sized and the ones starting with the numeral 6 are traditional size.
There are some exceptions, notably among the cabooses, but this will get you started.
True mainly for the boxcars and reefers. All the caboose numbers, scale or not, begin with 6, as do the tank cars and hoppers. All the traditional size product numbers begin with 6 (at least all that I'm aware of) but unfortunately so do many of the scale items.
Originally Posted by RoyBoy:
As a general rule, the K-Line car numbers starting with the numeral 7 are scale sized and the ones starting with the numeral 6 are traditional size.
There are some exceptions, notably among the cabooses, but this will get you started.
