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| DGH | 4 Nov 2007, 02:40 PM |
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We have had this debate before. If it is a smaller version of a prototype, be it standard gauge or otherwise and it can pull people it is a miniature. If it is table top, then it is a model. My opinion is that the cross over will be around 2.5" gauge, although non working model can be built to a larger scale. The Lavender people at Wintringham, just off the A64 use 7.25" gauge to move some of the plants, so I would see that classed a working narrow gauge, not a miniature. Captain Howey's vision was to build a main line in miniature, so RHDR has got to be classed as miniature, not narrow gauge, and even the RHDR site confirms this. http://www.rhdr.org.uk/rhdr/history.html As does the R+ER confirms that Bassett-Lowke acquired the line as a base for testing their miniature trains under fairly harsh operating conditions. http://www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk/history.html Who are we to try to change history and the comments made by the makers. When I built 'Effie' it was definitely narrow gauge (Sir Arthur’s engine built as a replica on 12" to the foot), but No. 24 is a miniature locomotive as it is a miniature version of a large locomotive. So the concept of physical size does not work. The club I belong to is Teesside Small Gauge Railway, with the emphasis on 'small' to solve the issue of whether it is a miniature or narrow gauge railway. I am sure the debate will go on for time immemorial. David |
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