Mac Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I'm thinking about modelling an Industial narrow gauge layout and reckon 7mm scale is my best bet(bad eyesight). However: I'm not sure as to the differences (if any) between British 0-16.5 and American 0n30 ? Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Mac Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 26, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2013 US O Gauge is actually quarter-inch to the foot scale, i.e. 1:48, while UK O Gauge is 7mm to the foot scale, i.e. 1:43. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 They both run on the same track 16.5mm gauge but US models are slightly smaller (a different way of saying the same thing) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcampbell Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 US outline On30 is well supported with ready-to-run, UK outline relies on kits and suitable OO chassis. The Bachmann US stuff can be adapted for 0-16.5 but it can be hard to hide the American outline, and the slightly but noticeable under-size cabs. Continental Oe is similar (1:45 scale I think), there is/used to be some support with the Fleischmann "Magic Train", toys really but easily detailed. The biggest question is what sort of layout you want to build: UK, US or continental outline? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Chivers Finelines do a super selection of wagons in both scales, also someone does resin loco kits which fit onto RTR chassis, though a finescale chassis wouls be much better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Bachmann 0n30 locos can be Anglicised if you prefer a British 0-16.5 layout. This has the advantage of using ready to play locos that have good chassis and motors and in some cases DCC and sound. The only ones I have had problems with have been the Shay, which had a well known gear splitting problem. Have a look at Henmore Dale for some inspiration. http://ngrm-online.com/forums/index.php?/topic/4973-henmore-dale-locomotives/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc2001 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 You may also want to consider O14 which correctly represents 2ft gauge used by many industrial systems. See http://www.o14group.org/ for some useful resources. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Thanks for the replies and the various Links provided. The NGRM site looks promising. Mac Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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