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I am interested in members views on what constitutes G Scale in relation to American Large Scale.
I realise as a forum the subject embraces both with varying scales and under the wide 'umbrella' of 45mm gauge track.
The reason I mention this is because of the increasing popularity of MTH locos and compatible rolling stock and I am thinking in particular about the Challengers, Bigboys and Daylights etc.
Here in the East Midlands I know of at least five Challengers that are running in members gardens, not least my own.

As we are here in the live steam section of the forum I thought I would 'show off' my newest version which is spirit fired and a similar scale to the MTH ones mentioned above.
Some would say you need to spend more and probably have to increase the size of your garden.
Well there is no denying that, but folk that enjoy the delights of live steam on this forum know that although the electric version is a lot of fun, the live steam version takes you just that bit further!!
Please be good enough to see mine running on this you tube clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FOIjNGzKkc
 
Fantastic loco Trevor :)
I love running big American loco's but I'm limited because of my R3 curves 8 ft dia do like the MTH models have been after a GS4 Daylight but just can't find one the Big Boys are just to big for my line ,I also love to model the Rio Grande 3ft narrow gauge and have a Bachmann K-27 but this hasn't seen much running lately due to the purchase of a Accucraft live steam C-16 & K-27 the move to live steam has change my way of running where your in charge of the loco working with all the different grades just so much fun love it :)
 
Stunning loco Trevor. Looks and runs great.
With regards to your question - If your line can handle it, run it. It it can't - find one that can or steal the neighbour's garden ;) Whatever floats your boat and fits on a 45 mm gauge track.

I started out USAT/Aristo' track powered (including SP Daylights) and have ended up
- "Colorado" 1:20.3 & UK/Colonial 16 mm
- track power/battery and live steam
- Garratt/Mikado/Atlantic/Mogul/Consolidation/Mallet/Fourney/Shay/2-6-2/0-6-0/0-4-0

You name it, I'll runs it.
Max.
 
Impressive!

I'm sure I recognise the track too.

In fact one of the Clubs I subscibe to is going there tomorrow, but unfortunately, I'll be on my way to work....
 
Hi Richie
Thanks for comments as usual.
With regard to the MTH GS4 Daylight I had been considering putting mine on E Bay.
Like you I am running more live steam nowadays and as I have both versions. It is probably two years since I had the MTH one out of it's box.
I haven't at this stage checked on the value but I am happy to let it go at what you would consider a fair price.
Any way I may have misunderstood should you be looking for the live steam version?
I don't know whether I am allowed to give you my mobile number on the forum but if so it is 0778 987 0110
All the best
Trevor
 
as far as I am concerned anything any scale on 45mm is g scale

to me the name g scale is generic for 45mm track

and that is a lovely loco,, but I hate raised track, to me its ugly , ruins a garden, and not in keeping with garden railways which half the fun is blending the track and the plants etc

but I suppose live steam is easier to use on raised tracks
 
Nice engine. The Big Boy is another nice looking one.
Richie aint that the truth about live steam. Since going to live steam I have not bought anything electric. I just got the Accucraft Shay in live steam. So far im very happy with it.
Daveyb Im with you. Nothing beats the look of a train running through a garden especially live steam. Raised track are great for winter at indoor steam-ups.
 
daveyb said:
I hate raised track, to me its ugly , ruins a garden, and not in keeping with garden railways which half the fun is blending the track and the plants etc but I suppose live steam is easier to use on raised tracks
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Raised track doesn't have to be obtrusive Davey. My railway is raised but it hugs the edge of the garden and blends in nicely (I like to think). In fact most people don't realise it's there unless it's pointed out. A raised track certainly makes life easy for coal firing.
Steve
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yes that's not bad steve,,,, its to the side and not intrusive, if fact its very acceptable! and its only my personal opinion,,,

and raised track is far better than no track!!

I just see some gardens with these big ovals of track right through the middle of the lawn and I just think of the poor suffering wife who has no miniature conifers or bonsai trees to prune!

its mostly the gauge one live steamers who have raised railways but terrain does play a big part I suppose
 
Yes, each to their own. That's the wonderful thing about this hobby. My railway is very definitely 'narrow gauge'. The curves are way too tight for Trevor's 'beasts'. Even if the curves were wide enough for an A3 or A4 with Gresley teak coaches they just wouldn't look right on it. That's where Trevor's railway comes into its own. (Out of interest Trevor what is the length and width of your railway?)
I believe the usual defence for a large railway is that 'it's better than being down the pub or chasing women'! :)
Steve
 
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