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colinpeake	1 Nov 2007, 08:14 PM
MRW Digest Editor Posts: 1,659 Group: MRMT Trustees Member #6 Joined: August 15, 2006	I must say that I am inclined to agree with David. The North Bay locos are definately miniature despite their size. You perhaps only get to realise just how big they are if you get to stand next to one at ground level. I had the chance to do this in March when I helped clean 'Triton', to clean the cab roof I had to climb onto the loco! I am of a view that railways up to 2ft gauge can be classed as 'miniature' dependant on their function and the style of their stock. Even the Chance Rides and Severn Lamb 2ft gauge steam outline locos at places such as Flamingoland and Thorpe Park are 'miniature' in their function and design - they are roughly scaled down US standard gauge outline. However I also describe many lines described by others as 'narrow gauge' on a track gauge of 15" or less as 'miniature' as their function is still that of a miniature railway - i.e. carrying passengers for pleasure. As always, it will always be subjective to the person making the statement... Colin
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