| Guthroth | 23 Dec 2015 12:16 p.m. PST |
What railway scale works best with 28-30mm figures ? |
| nickinsomerset | 23 Dec 2015 12:24 p.m. PST |
Not sure the exact scale, but found some cheap toy trains and rolling stock that work for 28mm, in a random toy shop. The train even makes realistic choo choo noises!
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| boggler | 23 Dec 2015 12:28 p.m. PST |
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Joes Shop  | 23 Dec 2015 12:34 p.m. PST |
Technically, that would be S Scale (1/64); it's a niche scale in the model railroad world and engines and rolling stock can be quite expensive for a wargamer who simply wants to add scenic/terrain items. O Scale (1/48) is the next scale up but much more is available at relatively lower cost. I would recommend On30: this is O Scale Narrow Gauge (30" between the rails). Bachmann has an extensive line, readily available from numerous retail sources. Since it is narrow gauge you can use HO Scale Track (smaller footprint on the gaming table). The engines and cars are smaller than standard O Scale and much more compatible with 28mm Figures. |
| 79thPA | 23 Dec 2015 1:05 p.m. PST |
What Joe said. Also look at toy trains instead of model trains. |
| Joes Shop | 23 Dec 2015 1:10 p.m. PST |
Good point: modifying toy trains will be much less expensive. |
| athun25 | 23 Dec 2015 2:27 p.m. PST |
This time of year there are lots of Christmas toy train sets that work great for 28mm after a good paint job. I picked up several sets a few years ago, with track, that ran and lit up with batteries for under $20 USD a set. |
| Heisler | 23 Dec 2015 3:07 p.m. PST |
Here are my dissertations on Railroad scales for 28mm miniatures: link link And yes converting a toy train is cheaper and can be a lot of fun in its own right, all depends on the effect you are going for.
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| bsrlee | 23 Dec 2015 4:52 p.m. PST |
A number of older plastic 'O' scaled buildings are actually 'S' scaled and intended for use with 'O 27' toy train sets, which were undersized trains made to run on tightly curved 'O' gauge track – the sort of thing that was run under the Xmas tree or on a snack table. Also – second the recommendation of 'On30' trains. Reviresco make white metal 'S' trains for gaming, mainly British Colonial outline but the rolling stock are pretty universal. |
| Heisler | 23 Dec 2015 6:40 p.m. PST |
European rolling stock is mostly universal, its not appropriate for a North American trains though. Russian trains are use a different rail gauge. |
| Guthroth | 24 Dec 2015 1:01 a.m. PST |
The biggest problem is that all of the toy trains I've seen are so obviously American they would be completely wrong for a British tabletop environment. |
| nickinsomerset | 24 Dec 2015 5:28 a.m. PST |
I got some from ebay that are fine for Europe, and make a realistic choo cgoo noise! Tally Ho! |
| Heisler | 24 Dec 2015 11:05 a.m. PST |
You might look for a brand called Teamsterz in the local toy stores. A gentleman on LAF found them in a toy store in Carlisle. Here's the thread but its not very informative but there are a couple of pictures. link |
| Guthroth | 24 Dec 2015 12:04 p.m. PST |
Oh that's great Heisler. Many thanks. They are on Amazon in a variety of colours. |
 Bobgnar | 24 Dec 2015 12:11 p.m. PST |
I bought some trainsets at Christmas time from toys R us At a quite reasonable price compared to actual running model trains. I think they were $15. USD The brand is fast lane. One I converted into a train for my Congo refugee rescue game.
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| Hafen von Schlockenberg | 03 Jan 2016 10:07 a.m. PST |
For scratchbuilding houses,etc. S has a lot to offer.I bought some doors and windows in plastic that fit. |
| Heisler | 03 Jan 2016 11:04 a.m. PST |
Some O scale doors and windows will work as well. Check out the Grandt Line site for parts available in both S and O scale parts. link |
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