Bachmann Trains & Accessories

Brass N Scale Locomotives
Brass N Scale Locomotives

Model trains are grouped according to scales – the smaller-scale models, and the larger-scale models such as the G scale. The G scale is known for being the larger scales out there. Out of the four popular model train scales, G scales are the biggest. The ratio of this is 1:22. This means that real trains are only twenty two times larger than the smaller replica. Others are much, much smaller. The O scale, which is also in the larger-scale model train group, has a ratio of 1:48 and is about half the size of G scales. O scales are 16.1 inches long and 3.6 inches high while G scales are 26.7 inches long and about 6 inches high. The first G scale model trains were manufactured Paul Lehmann Patetnwerk who headed a German company called Lehmann Gross Bahn, also known as LGB, or Lehmann Big Train in English. The company has been manufacturing model trains since 1881 and has a branch in America called LGB America.

Some people tease the G scale as if it stands for “Garden” due to its considerable size. The letter G actually stands for “groß”, which means “big” in German. No.1 tracks are used for these – so do other larger scale trains as well. No. 1 tracks are about 45 millimeters in width.

They are known for their durability, so they are great model trains if you’re planning to have an outdoor railroad track. G scale tracks are usually made of brass. These tracks require little maintenance. A single wipe of clean cloth and it should be enough for the track to handle plenty of runs. If you have a lot of space in your home, you can set these up trains there.

When it comes to G scale model trains and tracks in the United States, you’ll hear the names of Bachmann and Aristocraft often. They have durability as their strongest point. This would be great for hobbyists with children as they can introduce their kids to the hobby while not worrying about the train getting broken. This ensures a good family time over sharing the same hobby. Small children aren’t really gentle with toys, and this makes G scales a more favorable choice as opposed to smaller scale like the 4.8 inch high, 1.1 inch tall N scale which would probably get easily destroyed.

The hobby of collecting them and railroading has existed for a long time – and over the years manufactures created different scales of trains for us to get creative and use them in different ways. G scale model trains are included.

Jason R. Dodson is a toy enthusiast and a miniature piece collector with a special interest in locomotives. He pays special attention to his model trains and has built the website www.ultimatemodeltraincenter.com to help model railroaders get started with the hobby.

My NSWGR 17 Class N Scale Scratchbuilt loco – complete, or just about