Garden Railway, or G Scale, includes several actual scales that all operate on 45mm track. The more common scales are 1:20.3, 1:24, 1: 29 and 1:32.

1:20.3 is sometimes called F or Fn3 scale, and simulates American 3 foot narrow gauge railroads, such as the various Colorado railroads or the White Pass & Yukon. It is usually the preference of the fine scale modeller. Most Accucraft and Bachmann
Spectrum trains are produced in this scale, as are the beautiful Hartford kits.

1:24 (including 1:22.5 and 1:25) are more representative of European metric gauge trains,
and are the usual size of the ever-popular LGB trains. While various American prototype locomotives and rolling stock is available in these sizes, most of the trains have a
"continental" flavor. Most of the structure kits are of these scales, and 1:24
(also called half inch scale), is the common doll house scale, which makes it very
attractive for completing those finishing touches ~ furniture, light fixtures, even
people and vehicles.

1:29 is generally accepted as the American "standard gauge" representation.
Aristocraft and USA Trains produce a broad array of locomotives and cars in
this most popular scale. It is generally "close enough" to 1:24 scale buildings
and vehicles to work without visual problems, yet gives a proper sense of
proportion to the tracks.

1:32 is the "connoisseur's" scale. An extremely accurate representation of standard
gauge railroads, some of the finest models are produced in this size.

Store Layout and some stock

Locomotives

AccuCraft

AristoCraft

Bachmann

LGB

USA Trains

Rolling Stock

Aristocraft
Bachmann
Iron Horse (Precision Scale)
Hartford (kits)
LGB
USA Trains

Sound

We carry Sierra sound systems from Soundtraxx and have extensive installation experience.
Call us at 1-800-826-6961 Toll free long distance
or locally at 816-966-1534.

 

Show Me Lines is a proud supporter of the

Kansas City Garden Railroad Society

Direct your e-mail about the Garden Railway to info@showmelines.com.

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