11-04-2009, 08:56 AM
Well, surely rules are meant to be broken...
The Golden Rule is meant as a guideline for maximum dimensions for equipment for tunnel and bridge clearance.
Most will be smaller, but exceptions exist.
Afterall... There's a Prototype for everything!
The dimensions are meant as a guide in order to get the right look and feel. Especially for Free-Lance models.
Most of the early Bachmann On30 models are based on 3-foot gauge equipment. It is a little oversized for True 30-inch gauge equipment, but still fits within the Golden Rule. To overcome some of the issues, Bachman has chosen smaller 3-foot gauge prototypes that better fit 30-inch gauge.
Most people overlook the discrepency because there is still a good look and feel to it.
Newer Bachmann On30 is based on 2-foot [Forney] and 30-inch prototypes, but is being mixed and matched with 3-foot equipment.
This jumble of compromises has put off some people and I think that Harold is one.
The Golden Rule is meant as a guideline for maximum dimensions for equipment for tunnel and bridge clearance.
Most will be smaller, but exceptions exist.
Afterall... There's a Prototype for everything!
The dimensions are meant as a guide in order to get the right look and feel. Especially for Free-Lance models.
Most of the early Bachmann On30 models are based on 3-foot gauge equipment. It is a little oversized for True 30-inch gauge equipment, but still fits within the Golden Rule. To overcome some of the issues, Bachman has chosen smaller 3-foot gauge prototypes that better fit 30-inch gauge.
Most people overlook the discrepency because there is still a good look and feel to it.
Newer Bachmann On30 is based on 2-foot [Forney] and 30-inch prototypes, but is being mixed and matched with 3-foot equipment.
This jumble of compromises has put off some people and I think that Harold is one.
Ron Wm. Hurlbut
Toronto, Ontario, Dominion of Canada
Ontario Narrow Gauge Show
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Toronto, Ontario, Dominion of Canada
Ontario Narrow Gauge Show
Humber Valley & Simcoe Railway Blog