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Crain's Scale / Gauge Encyclopedia |
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C. 1993-2004
E. R. Crain All Rights
Reserved Updated 15 Apr 2003 email us |
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Scale Name: |
M Scale |
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Scale Ratio: |
1:13.5 |
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Alternate
Names: |
7/8 Inch Scale |
22.6 mm
Scale |
1:13.5 Scale |
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Represented |
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Scale |
Model
Track Gauge |
Error |
Track |
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Ser # |
Gauge |
Inches |
Ratio |
In/ft |
mm/ft |
Inches |
mm |
% |
Used |
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Correct Gauge: |
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15 |
263 |
4ft 8.5in |
56.5 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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4.19 |
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106.30
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0.0 |
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15 |
264 |
Meter |
39.4 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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2.92 |
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74.13
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0.0 |
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15 |
265 |
3 Foot |
36 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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2.67 |
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67.73
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0.0 |
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15 |
266 |
2.5 Foot |
30 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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2.22 |
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56.44
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0.0 |
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15 |
267 |
2 Foot |
24 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.78 |
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45.16
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0.0 |
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15 |
268 |
15 Inch |
15 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.11 |
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28.22
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0.0 |
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Commonly Used
Gauges |
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15 |
269 |
M Gauge |
56.5 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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4.173 |
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105.99
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-0.3 |
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15 |
270 |
4" Gauge |
56.5 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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4.000 |
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101.60 |
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-4.4 |
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15 |
271 |
Mn3 Gauge |
36 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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2.750 |
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69.85 |
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3.1 |
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15 |
272 |
7/8"n3 Gauge |
36 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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2.750 |
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69.85 |
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3.1 |
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15 |
273 |
Mn2 Gauge |
24 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-0.7 |
Ga.1 |
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15 |
274 |
LS13.5 Gauge |
24 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-0.7 |
Ga.1 |
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15 |
275 |
45 mm Gauge |
24 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-0.7 |
Ga.1 |
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15 |
276 |
1-3/4" Ga |
24 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-0.7 |
Ga.1 |
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15 |
277 |
Gauge 1 |
24 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-0.7 |
Ga.1 |
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15 |
278 |
7/8"n2 Ga |
24 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-0.7 |
Ga.1 |
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15 |
279 |
13.5 / 45 Ga |
24 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-0.7 |
Ga.1 |
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15 |
280 |
Mn18 Gauge |
18 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.250 |
1.285 |
31.75 |
32.64
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-6.3 |
Ostd |
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15 |
281 |
7/8"n18 Ga |
18 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.250 |
1.285 |
31.75 |
32.64
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-6.3 |
Ostd |
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15 |
282 |
O Ga USA |
18 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.250 |
1.285 |
31.75 |
32.64
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-6.3 |
Ostd |
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15 |
283 |
Mn15 Gauge |
15 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.125 |
1.285 |
28.58
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32.64
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1.3 |
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15 |
284 |
7/8"n15 Ga |
15 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.125 |
1.285 |
28.58
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32.64
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1.3 |
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15 |
285 |
1-1/8" Gauge |
15 |
13.5 |
0.889
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22.6
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1.125 |
1.285 |
28.58
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32.64
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1.3 |
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This
is a relatively new entrant in the Scale Wars. but the use of Gauge 1 track
to represent |
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2 foot
gauge is an obvious step. Sometimes quoted as 1:13.7 Scale, which makes it
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7/8
inch Scale. |
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Crain's Scale
/ Gauge Encyclopedia |
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Scale Name: |
D Scale |
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Scale Ratio: |
1:16 |
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Alternate
Names: |
3/4 Inch Scale |
III
Scale (in Europe) |
"III"=Roman Nm Threee |
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3/4 inch = 1 foot |
Number
4 Scale (in USA) |
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Represented |
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Scale |
Model
Track Gauge |
Error |
Track |
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Ser # |
Gauge |
Inches |
Ratio |
In/ft |
mm/ft |
Inches |
mm |
% |
Used |
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Correct Gauge: |
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16 |
286 |
4ft 8.5in |
56.5 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
3.53 |
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89.69
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0.0 |
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16 |
287 |
Meter |
39.4 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
2.46 |
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62.55
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0.0 |
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16 |
288 |
3 Foot |
36 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
2.25 |
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57.15 |
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0.0 |
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16 |
289 |
2.5 Foot |
30 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.88 |
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47.63 |
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0.0 |
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16 |
290 |
2 Foot |
24 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.50 |
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38.10 |
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0.0 |
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16 |
291 |
15 Inch |
15 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
0.94 |
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23.81 |
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0.0 |
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Commonly Used
Gauges |
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16 |
292 |
4" Gauge |
56.5 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
4.000 |
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101.60 |
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13.3 |
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16 |
293 |
3-7/8" Ga |
56.5 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
3.875 |
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98.43
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9.7 |
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16 |
294 |
3-3/4" Ga |
56.5 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
3.750 |
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95.25 |
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6.2 |
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16 |
295 |
3-5/8" Ga |
56.5 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
3.625 |
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92.08
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2.7 |
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16 |
296 |
D Gauge |
56.5 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
3.504 |
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89.00
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-0.8 |
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16 |
297 |
Proto 16 |
56.5 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
3.531 |
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89.69
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0.0 |
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16 |
298 |
Gauge III |
56.5 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
3.500 |
3.605 |
88.90 |
91.57
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-0.9 |
Ga.4 |
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16 |
299 |
3-1/2" Ga |
56.5 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
3.500 |
3.605 |
88.90 |
91.57
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-0.9 |
Ga.4 |
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16 |
300 |
Gauge 4 |
56.5 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
3.500 |
3.605 |
88.90 |
91.57
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-0.9 |
Ga.4 |
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16 |
301 |
Dn42 Gauge |
42 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
2.520 |
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64.01
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-4.0 |
Ga.3 |
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16 |
302 |
Dm Gauge |
39.4 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
2.362 |
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59.99
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-4.1 |
Ga.3 |
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16 |
303 |
3/4"m Ga |
39.4 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
2.500 |
2.566 |
63.50 |
65.18
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1.5 |
Ga.3 |
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16 |
304 |
Gauge 3 |
39.4 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
2.500 |
2.566 |
63.50 |
65.18
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1.5 |
Ga.3 |
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16 |
305 |
Proto 16n3 |
36 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
2.250 |
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57.15 |
0.00 |
0.0 |
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16 |
306 |
Ga IIIn3 |
36 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-21.5 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
307 |
3/4"n2.5 |
30 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-5.8 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
308 |
LS16 Gauge |
30 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-5.8 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
309 |
1-3/4" Ga |
30 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-5.8 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
310 |
Gauge IIIe |
30 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-5.8 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
311 |
Gauge 1 |
30 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-5.8 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
312 |
16 / 45 Ga |
30 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-5.8 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
313 |
3/4"m760 |
29.9 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-5.5 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
314 |
3/4"m750 |
29.5 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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-4.2 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
315 |
LS16 Gauge |
27 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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4.7 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
316 |
45 mm Gauge |
27 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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4.7 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
317 |
1-3/4" Ga |
27 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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4.7 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
318 |
16 / 45 Ga |
27 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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4.7 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
319 |
Gauge 1 |
27 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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4.7 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
320 |
LS16 Gauge |
24 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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17.7 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
321 |
45 mm Gauge |
24 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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17.7 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
322 |
1-3/4" Ga |
24 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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17.7 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
323 |
16 / 45 Ga |
24 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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17.7 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
324 |
Gauge 1 |
24 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.766 |
1.820 |
44.86
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46.23
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17.7 |
Ga.1 |
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16 |
325 |
3/4"n20 |
20 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.250 |
1.285 |
31.75 |
32.64
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0.0 |
Ostd |
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16 |
326 |
O Ga USA |
20 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.250 |
1.285 |
31.75 |
32.64
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0.0 |
Ostd |
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16 |
327 |
3/4"n500 |
19.7 |
16 |
0.750 |
19.1 |
1.250 |
1.285 |
31.75 |
32.64
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1.5 |
Ostd |
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This
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sold at
1:16 and 1:18 scales. A railway model scale of 1:17.5 is noted. |
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Crain's Scale
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Scale Name: |
16 mm Scale |
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Scale Ratio: |
1:19.1 |
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