"G Scale" was started
by the German firm of Lehmann in the 1960s, with a trade name of LGB (which
means the Lehmann Big Railway), G scale is essentially the modelling of narrow
gauge railways on 45mm wide track (the same as Gauge 1 but with a heavier
profile).
As far a "Scale" is concerned the most
popular scale used is 1:19, although there are considerable variations. the
quality and variety of LGB products is almost legendary and such has been
their success that many other manufacturers have entered the market, including
Playmobil in Germany, Bachmann in the USA and a host of smaller firms in
the UK.
G Scale products are generally:-
long-lasting, reliable and weather-proof, making them ideal for garden operation.
It is even alleged that an elephant can stand on the track without damaging
it. Not many of us have tried that! Some modellers run their stock straight
from the box, others build from kits, still others build from scratch using
metal or plastic materials.
For more information about "G Scale"
visit the G Scale Society website - see our
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