Who among you has Large Scale as well?

I have a Large Scale layout in the garage (still very much a work in progress), and a fair size collection of Large Scale trains--LGB, Marklin MAXI, HLW, Accucraft, and a few others. If MTH had offered more in the way of smaller motive power, I would have added that to the collection as well.

I have a good number of structure kits, most given to me as gifts over the past couple of years, that I hope to spend some time building over the winter months.

Since I live in a gated community, a true garden railroad is out of the question--the one drawback to living where I do--but I really enjoy Large Scale and am determined to have a layout no matter what. My primary interest is in narrow gauge logging and mining operations.

I Have this set from the 1982 Christmas Window when I worked with Florsheim. I believe there were 150 sets created but who knows what happened to them. It is a great set for under the Christmas tree.









Ray Marion

I have the LGB Ward Kimball steam engine on display which is on loan from my Dad.My Dad has a garage full of LGB trains he runs outside in the summer.I will try to take some pictures of the trains tomorrow and post them here.
Dan

It was the first narrow gauge trains that were easy to get and set up/run. Used them at Christmas for many years. Still have it but not used it much of late.

Hi C.SAM here's my large scale, it's above my o gauge layout.
These are LGB I have them about 17 years now looks great going
around the layout room.

THANKS ALEX

Me too! Russ

Just a small dogbone with a passing siding.




The Sago Palm & Dry Wash RR, although today it ain't dry !

I do as well. Some LGB and Lionel. The two I use the most are the LGB circus train and a Lionel E6 with a couple of Aristo Craft heavyweights. I have about a dozen cars for the circus train.

-Ryan

Does anyone use Gargraves Gauge 1 track? I have some from years ago and it looks to have a much lower profile than the LGB track most often used. The GG uses the same rails as we are familiar in O and it just looks 'right' with the larger equipment.

Nice photos guys - keep 'em coming!

I do as well.

Accucraft Narrow gauge K28
Berlyn Locomotive Works Narrow gauge K37 (no longer in business, detail on this loco exceeds Accucraft)

Latest Addition
KM1 BR657 (Austria) http://www.reynaulds.com/products/KM1/105708.aspx
Has not bee run as of yet.


"Buddy can you spare a dime"

Under the Christmas tree meet. - LGB & USA F3

One locomotive over the fireplace, an MTH J3a Hudson.



Plus a couple of USA Trains NYC Cabeese. That's it for my Large Scale.

I have some LGB, a C&S Mogul and a Porter, as well as a Santa Fe FA and some rolling stock. I haven't yet built the garden layout, however....

I've got lots of LGB and Marklin Gauge 1. Great stuff, mostly run it on the floor.
All the best,
Miketg

In addition to my Lionel O gauge layout and collection

I have a large scale layout. It was built by the former owner of our house. It is beautifully done, handlayed track, ties, spikes. Handbuilt turntable, trestle bridge, and many other scenic details. He asked if it was okay if he took with him two handbuilt buildings that would otherwise not destroy the overall look and operation of the layout.

I added the rolling stock, engines, passenger cars, all older Lionel of course, and some plastic buildings. The Lionel trains operate perfectly even though their tolerances don't come close to the layout standards.

Even though they are not scale I have three Lionel sets. The Polar Express G gauge, Pennsylvania Flyer G gauge, and The Christmas story g gauge. I know that a lot of people say how these sets are not good but I have had nothing but good experiences with them. They are very nicely detailed and of much higher quality than the other battery operated sets out there. Mine always run nice and strong and can pull many cars. They also do not suck up batteries like people say they do. I honestly think they are very good trains even though they are not to scale and I think Lionel did a pretty good job on them. They are not quite to the quality we expect from a train but they are definitely good enough if you are looking for a starter set. I also have a scientific toys Frosty the Snowman set another toy but once again it is a good set for under the tree or for kids to play with. I do not have a permanent layout but I usually set them up around the holidays since a lot of family comes over and the kids love to play with them. I may start a small layout but I want to focus on O gauge more for now. I am pretty tempted to buy one of those Bachmann Thomas sets though they look very nice. Maybe Santa will leave one under the tree this year for me

I have about a one hundred foot figure eight G Scale layout in my back yard laid on Aristocraft track. The orginal layout was a folded dog bone with 183 foot of track. I decided to reduce the size this spring as my wife and I are not as stable as we used to be and the pond was getting to be a hazard.
My roster consist of an LGB mogul, 2 passenger cars, also LGB and 6 Aristocraft freight cars.
In my garage, I am running O 3 rail and a loop of ON30.
Rolling stock is Lionel and Marx and Bachmann for the ON30.
Plenty of work for me and I think I am the only multi-rails operator in the city. Will see if I can get some Pics.
Al

Count me in and all are DCS'd icluding my USA Trains Big Boy

Glad to see you're back Chuck - you post disappeared last night!
What are you using for the dbl line roadbed please?
Your Hudson really smoke nicely. Do you have any still photos of your pieces?

Large O gauge layout in the basement and G scale running in the backyard. I am in the basement in the winter and the yard in the summer.

Have an Aristo Live Steam "Ruby" & just bought some trains & Track off the Buy/Sell board.

I've got a large oval right off the back porch and an old Bachmann "Big Hauler" battery-powered remote set. It's just enough to have some fun on warm summer evenings.

 

I have a Large Scale ceiling layout around my workout room. I also set up a G Christmas train around the tree.







I am considering building an outdoor layout as well.....one of these days.

Rick

I have a dual gauge ceiling layout, G scale with aristo craft track on the outter loop and Gargraves on the inner loop. Located in the attic of my home.
George

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I have a loop of G scale running in the backyard around my pond.

I have two Bachmann 4-6-0's and a two truck shay.

I friend of mine is wanting to get a G scale RTR set for his grand kids. He had one, but took it back because it had plastic track.

I told him I'd post on the forum and find out which brand to get and where to get it.

I know LGB, Aristo-Craft, USA Trains, Lionel, and MTH make G scale correct? I've looked at my usual online LHS and found nothing. I have an email to MA&PA, but haven't heard back since I sent it on Jan 6.

All suggestions are appreciated!

For Large Scale, you might want to consider starting your search at Trainworld. They have an extensive selection of nearly all major lines, and good prices as well.

Also try Star Hobby in Annapolis (tell 'em I sent you--that may get you special treatment, or they may hang up on you. )

Just bought one 15" across.
It is digital and says when I stand on it:

"One at a time please."

Eliot

I decided I wanted something bigger running around the tree this year - so I picked up one of Bachmann's RTR sets. All-in-all it's a decent set - with the exception of some really flimsy track. Come to think of it, I have some Marie Calendar's pie tins from the holidays that are better made than the track ...

I'm definitely looking to take the plunge into this gauge as well. I'm already casting my eyes on some SF and Maine Central F3's. Looks like I'll have to create another bucket for another train budget!

For Christmas I set up an LGB(pre-Bachman)Little Billy set which happily circles under the tree.

quote:

"One at a time please."

Eliot, You must be nearly as old as I am!
I remember that joke from a Boy's Life Magazine back when we were kids; the talking scale....

I have all of the original Lionel release of large scale.

I still have the Bachman "liberty Limited". I was turned off by the cheap construction of it but the cars are very colorful.

Sam ,

The 400E in blue with red wheels and PS2 with the matching cars is one of my holy grails

I'm clickin of the list slowly but surely.
IT's right there with the N&W J,A and Y6B

Man does this hobby make you poor!!! LOL


David

I was heavily into Narrow Gauge & LGB in the days of Malcom Furlow.

Still have most of the trains, track, and buildings.

I loved Delton NG equipment.

Sam, don't have any large scale at the present; however, the idea has crossed my mind. We have a very large yard; however, mainly too flat for some of the beautiful rolling hill layouts, but if had the money could model UP's Bailey Yard.

As I get older and my eyesight isn't what it used to be, sure am glad I didn't trade my Lionel for HO and N back in the day. This makes Large Scale more appealing.

No pictures, but I have a FN3 K-27, caboose, and drop bottom gondola. When I get my apt organized they will be displayed along side my ON3 K-27, caboose and drop bottom gondola.

Bruce

I have collected and run G Scale for over 20 years. The only manufacture that I have is LGB and have quite a bit of it accumulated over the years. I converted to O Gauge about 4 years ago and have taken off ever since. Most of my LGB is Christmas and European type items. I like Lionel and MTH for the more modern items so I like messing with both scales. Keeps it fun. LGB did get the assets acquired from Marklin which has help resurrect some production, but the price is still high which is another reason why I am happy with O gauge.