Different Perspective On Train Scales

June 2, 2008

Here is an email I received from a reader that I thought I would share with you. He has a different view on scales that might create some discusion or get you thinking differently. Here is what the reader said:

“My own response to the question of which scale to go into is ,…. WHY CHOSE O N L Y ONE?? Why not be the Artist that I am and do a “FORCED PERSPECTIVE” layout in which a train enters a tunnel in say – HO, and exits as if it is further away – in “N”, choosing to go even further with the illusion, do the same thing again, transfering the same train into Z scale! This adds a multitude of challenges to the hobby!

1) You have to figure out how to “match” all features of a given train in EACH scale! Not an easy task!

2) Layout planning takes on an entirely new “perspective” !

3) Power Management is certainly going to be interesting! This approach to model railroading adds alot of dimension to things,…INCLUDING the FUN!…….ALL ABOARD!!!!”

Whether you agree with that readers view or not, you might like to post your views by clicking the green comments tag below.