What Scale Automobiles Fit Tinplate

Tough question. There is nothing standard about Std Gauge. Depending on what you have 1/24 to 1/32. I prefer toy tin litho vehicles myself. Maintains the toy feel I prefer.

Steve

I agree with Steve,

As an example here is a Paya reproduction tinplate auto with a Wide Gauge Flyer steamer.

Here are some of the other Paya vehicles that I have.

Northwoods Flyer

Greg

And these Chinese Paya knock offs can be found somewhat inexpensivly

Steve

In My next life I think I would go all Tinplate...The Paya Vehicles are GREAT!

The answer depends on who is going to be driving the vehicle - will it be the 1045 flagman, the 45 gateman, or someone who can pass through a door on a Blue Comet car? 

@Steve "Papa" Eastman posted:

Tough question. There is nothing standard about Std Gauge. Depending on what you have 1/24 to 1/32. I prefer toy tin litho vehicles myself. Maintains the toy feel I prefer.

Steve

Well right now I have the Blue Comet Set, 408E Set, 390E Set, Commodore Vanderbilt Set with Hiawatha Set coming soon.  I was thinking around 1:32?

Thanks

@Greg J. Turinetti posted:

I agree with Steve,

As an example here is a Paya reproduction tinplate auto with a Wide Gauge Flyer steamer.

Here are some of the other Paya vehicles that I have.

Northwoods Flyer

Greg

So, these are made by Paya?   Is that an old company or new one?  Do you have any source for the reproduction ones?

Thanks!

If you go to eBay and search Paya in toys and hobbies, a lot will show up. Some original but mostly Chinese knock offs. Prices are all over, but should be in the $30.00 range.

Steve

@Sean's Train Depot posted:

What scale should I be looking for in Diecast automobiles for a Standard Gauge layout?   Is it 1:32?

Thanks!

Sean,

1:32 is perfect.

In addition to diecast, I would also consider vintage and modern pressed steel vehicles by Wyanotte, Gerard, Marx, and others.

Wyandotte ambulance:

Gerard fire chief car:

Marx Fire Patrol truck:

Since many pressed steel vehicles were manufacture during the 30's and 40's, they look right at home with Standard Gauge trains.

Bob Nelson

Thanks everyone, I agree the tin ones will look great.  Did the Paya ones only come in one size (scale)?  Most of the e-bay ones don't list any specific size, so I am guessing they made most everything in same size?

Thanks

Sean,

I had the same question before I designed my Standard Gauge layout.  I purchased both 1/24 and 1/32 scale vehicles and arranged both with buildings and trains on the then unfinished train table. I also brought some Barclays figures as well as some smaller KLine std gauge figures I found on Ebay.

The photo below shows  1/32 at left with 1/24 and Barclays at right.

I personally liked the 1/32 scale and proceeded to buy a number of die cast period vehicles. I wanted to have a city scene with roads and sidewalks and found I could create  a nice arrangement  with 6” wide roads. With 1/24 scale the roads would wave been 10” wide leaving little space for the MTH buildings.

Hope this helps.

Jim Z

@Jim Z posted:

Sean,

I had the same question before I designed my Standard Gauge layout.  I purchased both 1/24 and 1/32 scale vehicles and arranged both with buildings and trains on the then unfinished train table. I also brought some Barclays figures as well as some smaller KLine std gauge figures I found on Ebay.

The photo below shows  1/32 at left with 1/24 and Barclays at right.

I personally liked the 1/32 scale and proceeded to buy a number of die cast period vehicles. I wanted to have a city scene with roads and sidewalks and found I could create  a nice arrangement  with 6” wide roads. With 1/24 scale the roads would wave been 10” wide leaving little space for the MTH buildings.

Hope this helps.

Jim Z

Thanks for the info!   That layout looks great!

That was my other questions, what size figures are used for std gauge.

Thanks!

I am using 1/24 in areas that only have Standard Gauge trains.
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I think 1/24 works best with SG:

I like the 1:24 diecast for both my LGB and larger standard gauge like the state set. CVS Pharmacy stores has had some nice 1:24 vintage diecast cars and trucks like 1940 era Chevys and even VW vans for very reasonable prices, but NO boxes.

FYI: LGB is mostly 1:22.5 while most SG has no particular scale. Many of us like the larger Barclay figures for our larger stations but there is NO way a Barclay could fit thru a Lionel state car door! LOL! Also, the LGB seated figures fit very well in the state car seats! Go figure!

Hi Sean,

I like to use 1/24 for Std gauge. Everyone prefers something different I think. Love your videos.

Joe Gozzo

Also, the larger Barclay figures are too big for 1:24 diecast vehicles, whereas the standing LGB figures are just right!

@Greg J. Turinetti posted:

I agree with Steve,

As an example here is a Paya reproduction tinplate auto with a Wide Gauge Flyer steamer.  Here are some of the other Paya vehicles that I have.

 

Northwoods Flyer

Greg

Love these and the cut out painted backdrops.

Thanks Will.

The backdrop is pieces from American Flyer's Trainorama marketed with the S gauge line.

Sean"

From my observation they are all about the same size.

Northwoods Flyer

Greg

On my SG layouts, all of my automobiles, trucks, and even the Circus Jeep are 1/24 diecast. I got specific on the years I include- only from 1930-1941. The Jeep may be a bit later, still in WWII period.