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Rob Kemp - 29 May 2005 01:07 GMT

Dear all.
After reading a few earlier threads, I am intrigued by live steam (not
Hornby). I know it must be expensive, but I would like to know more. I
guess, UK outline, but what gauge (not interested in hauling people, but
bigger than O).?
What's available? Any websites.
Thanks all
Rob

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John Turner - 29 May 2005 01:11 GMT

> After reading a few earlier threads, I am intrigued by live steam (not
> Hornby).
> (snipped)
> What's available? Any websites.

http://www.nmia.com/~vrbass/steam/steammfr.htm

John.

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Rob Kemp - 29 May 2005 01:24 GMT

John, thanks a lot.

>> After reading a few earlier threads, I am intrigued by live steam (not
>> Hornby).
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>
> John.

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mindesign - 29 May 2005 09:15 GMT

hello Bob - some people enjoy 3.5 inch gauge live steam. To the best of my
knowledge Hornby made only one train in this gauge, which was the
Stephenson's Rocket. Nowadays a rare and expensive item, but then live steam
is expensive! From time to time you will find one on eBay - I have one for
sale but am not writing to do a pitch on you.... just thought you could
throw the info into the necktopcomputer with the rest of the live steam info

Cheers

Steve

> Dear all.
> After reading a few earlier threads, I am intrigued by live steam (not
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> Thanks all
> Rob

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Ken Parkes - 30 May 2005 00:42 GMT

> Dear all.
> After reading a few earlier threads, I am intrigued by live steam (not
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> Thanks all
> Rob

Google <16mm live steam uk> for an introduction to the cheapest entry -
16mm to the foot scale on Gauge O track. Big following and national
assoc. Generally gas (easy) or meths (exciting) fired, but you can't beat
coal fired for the smell.

Ken.

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Rob Kemp - 31 May 2005 02:21 GMT

Thanks all....
Is there any difference between US and UK G gauge?
As the track is available over here in the US
Rob

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Phil - 31 May 2005 08:11 GMT

> Thanks all....
> Is there any difference between US and UK G gauge?
> As the track is available over here in the US
> Rob

Phil: G Gauge is worldwide = 45mm gauge.
However, the SCALE of the models used tends to vary.
LGB European stock is notionally 1:22.5, whilst US outline is 1:29
However again, I think their new 'Standard Gauge' on '45mm G scale' DB
models also look as if they /might/ be 1:29 - But I have only seen the
pictures and 1 loco.

The SCALE is varying because the models (from other manufacturers as well)
represent a range of prototypes from 600mm gauge through 760mm to 1metre
gauge European to 3ft gauge (and otyhers?) in America.

Not sure about the live steam manufacturers - depends on prototype?
US or Europe refers here to the model outline, not location of stock for sale!

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