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What is On30?

On30, sometimes also named On2½, is a narrow gauge railway for O-Scale.
The Scale is 1/48 (1/4'' to 1').
The On30 gauge is .649'' (16,5 mm), same as HO. Also the couplers and the coupler high are the same as HO.
Bachmann released his first On30 passenger train in 1998 and has now the leadership as a high volume manufacturer for On30.

The On30 gauge is in accordance with 30'' (2 1/2') in original.
The prototype locos and cars have gauges between 2' and 3' 6''.
In the USA they used narrow gauge railroads mostly for logging, mining, industry or short lines. But there were greater narrow gauge networks too, for example in Colorado. Narrow gauge lines were cheaper to build than standard gauge lines.

For On30 you can use all O-Scale accessories, figures, buildings and vehicles.
(Not the O gauge locos, rolling stock and tracks, they have a larger track gauge). Why, yes you can use HO tracks with the same gauge, but for correct On30-Scale the size of ties and the spaces between the ties are too small.

For more information about scale, gauge, size, clearances and so on see at National Model Railroad Association NMRA.
http://www.nmra.org/index-nmra-standards-and-recommended-practices

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Thomas & Friends / Chuggington and Thomas

January 22, 2013, 09:33:04 PM

As some of you may have noticed we have edited and removed some of the threads that have been going down a dark path in regard to Bachmann's new Chuggington trains and the effect the line will have on Thomas and Friends models. Be assured that the Thomas line of products will not be affected by Chuggington. There is plenty of room in the playground for everyone so lets all play nice, eh?

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General Discussion / MOVED: What N scale steam locos have lights on them?

December 14, 2012, 04:56:27 PM

This topic has been moved to N.

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php?topic=22125.0

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General Discussion / MOVED: On30 trolley

December 14, 2012, 10:52:13 AM

This topic has been moved to On30.

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php?topic=22101.0

#231

General Discussion / MOVED: which chassis to replace a 90095 wp&y

December 14, 2012, 10:52:03 AM

This topic has been moved to Large.

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php?topic=22108.0

#232

Large / Wolfgang Richter

November 25, 2012, 09:18:53 AM

Wolfgang Richter one of the founders of LGB has passed away.
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/88/t/211996.aspx

#233

General Questions / What is this train worth?

October 21, 2012, 05:34:55 PM

There are many postings on the forums inquiring as to the value of a particular train or train set. The value of a model train is not easy to ascertain because they are not made to collect - rather, they are made to be run and played with. The only toy trains that have collectible value are those that were produced in very limited numbers , many years ago (and there aren't many of these floating around). If you have something that you would like to sell you should check online auction sites to see what people are willing to pay for something similar to what you have or go to a local train store to see what the owner is willing to give you for it. What you have is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

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