Yep, this happened to me recently, i find O gauge very appealing, but I have decided to wait a few years as it seems Ixion have started something with the RTR Hudswel and other manufacturers are getting involved which hopefully will bring prices down with competition..
One thing I dont really like is kit building, as I just really want to be the fat controller and run trains, the class O8 looks great..
I like the idea of a micro layout in a big scale, like a tuning folk/ingle in O, and id also like to make a big layout with high speed trains in N.. thats what i see scales for, boring operation = big scale.. continuous running/long trains = N
Oo gauge sound locos are same price as the O class 08 sound loco so why not
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Mind you those Loveless Gauge 1 ready to runs look pretty good don't they?
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That is an interesting philosopy..... I am currently looking at the area behind my shed and thinking I could do a fun layout in Gauge 1 / G. I should be able to get some reasonable operation on the 1400 sq metre horse arena.Desmond84 wrote: I like the idea of a micro layout in a big scale, like a tuning folk/ingle in O, and id also like to make a big layout with high speed trains in N.. thats what i see scales for, boring operation = big scale.. continuous running/long trains = N
Oo gauge sound locos are same price as the O class 08 sound loco so why not
A G gauge Emily (Thomas & Friends) + carriages is considerably cheaper than my last second hand HO loco.
Martin
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If the track costs don't bankrupt you!lnernut wrote:That is an interesting philosopy..... I am currently looking at the area behind my shed and thinking I could do a fun layout in Gauge 1 / G. I should be able to get some reasonable operation on the 1400 sq metre horse arena.Desmond84 wrote: I like the idea of a micro layout in a big scale, like a tuning folk/ingle in O...
Martin
My first G-scale railway was in a space almost exactly 15ft square.
Yes, I was down to 2ft radius curves and 4-wheel coaches, but fun it was.
In G I can offer a trackplan for a dockside shunting layout 6ft square.
Five sidings plus a loco spur, continuous run and a run-round loop.
In this case the central hole is not for operating but is filled by a view blocking warehouse.
With battery power radio control it works as an island: viewable on all sides, no power lead problem.
The idea is that the slow-geared (scrap-box sourced) locos are driven by the public.
In O, I reckon using the same plan and Faller plastic track, I could get that down to 5ft square, if not quite 4ft each side.
(Any connection between this and a real railway is not really intended.)
But I agree, if you wish run mainline express or heavy goods trains, the smaller scales are calling.
I've felt for a while that OO actually not often the best scale, falling between the advantages of going bigger or smaller.
It wins on default of course, by its popular presence.
Chris
Chris.
"It's his madness that keeps him sane."