Large Scale Central

Downsizing

General Discussion
#1

The Weekend of York usually marks the start of Spring Building for me…I didn’t get to attend this year due to real world circumstances, but over the last week I have been thinking, plotting and planning and come to the conclusion that my Personal Journey of 7/8 is at an end. I have really done nothing in the last year…and the last two projects I started have languished in an unfinished state. Therefore I proclaim that I am moving my primary modeling scale over to 1:20.3 3 ft narrow gauge…

This switch should solve some theme/execution issues I’ve been wrestling with, as well as make a major impact in storage and staging, as well as construction being less resource intensive. I will be able to retain my locomotive fleet, as they were a bit anemic in 7/8 scale anyways, with a relatively minor redetailing; mainly new cabs and smaller appliances…

I have began by drawing up 1:20.3 scale rules for adjucts…and have begun planning my first 1:20 project…

#2

And hopefully you will be sharing your progress and pictures with us here at LSC. :slight_smile:

#3

And just when 7/8 was beginning to gain popularity - there was even a operating point-to-point 7/8 layout at York. Well OK, not really a layout but a demo track with an auto-reverser.

I’m sure you’ll enjoy 1:20. EBT box cars anyone?

JR

#4
Bart Salmons said:
The Weekend of York usually marks the start of Spring Building for me..........I didn't get to attend this year due to real world circumstances, but over the last week I have been thinking, plotting and planning and come to the conclusion that my Personal Journey of 7/8 is at an end. I have really done nothing in the last year....and the last two projects I started have languished in an unfinished state. Therefore I proclaim that I am moving my primary modeling scale over to 1:20.3 3 ft narrow gauge.....

This switch should solve some theme/execution issues I’ve been wrestling with, as well as make a major impact in storage and staging, as well as construction being less resource intensive. I will be able to retain my locomotive fleet, as they were a bit anemic in 7/8 scale anyways, with a relatively minor redetailing; mainly new cabs and smaller appliances…

I have began by drawing up 1:20.3 scale rules for adjucts…and have begun planning my first 1:20 project…


Phew! I thought for a minute you were converting to N scale!

#5

Bart,

I share Jon’s sentiments, strange that you are leaving when everyone seems to be opening the door. Save your previous 7/8’s equipment as shelf queens and start on the 1/20.3 stuff. Your yard and track should be adaptable to both.

Keith’s 7/8’s module was all set up to WOW! guys like you and both him and I were dissapointed that the 7/8’s guys weren’t there to see it. He has done beautiful work.

#6

Keep at doing both , Bart . That way you can change your mind frequently and not feel bad about it . I use several scales . 7/8 down to HO .
More 7/8 now the eyes are dimming . Can’t see the HO9 stuff very well .

Mike

#7

I agree, Bart. Keep at both, or give one a rest from time to time. I do Half Zero, Zero (3-rail), 1:20.3, and 1:29. Sometimes I do all of them at the same time. :stuck_out_tongue: That can be crazy making.

Generally, it is the 3-rail in the winter and the outdoor stuff in the summer.

#8

Ah , Steve , but do you use multi gauge track ?
I do , and I shall leave it at that for the horrified to tut over .

Mike

#9
Richard Smith said:
Phew! I thought for a minute you were converting to N scale!
Wazzamatta with N scale? Thats my indoor stuff! :)
#10
Bob McCown said:
Richard Smith said:
Phew! I thought for a minute you were converting to N scale!
Wazzamatta with N scale? Thats my indoor stuff! :)
Geeze and y'all thought I was nuts fer doing O scale!
#11
Bob McCown said:
Richard Smith said:
Phew! I thought for a minute you were converting to N scale!
Wazzamatta with N scale? Thats my indoor stuff! :)
But Bob!!! That's so teeny weeny! :D