"Are Lionel Trains bolt action scale?" Topic

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Deucey	14 Dec 2017 1:46 p.m. PST
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Joes Shop	14 Dec 2017 2:12 p.m. PST
Lionel are technically 1/48 scale but have outsized features. So, no, they are not. The closest model train scale would be S Scale (1/64).
Martian Root Canal	14 Dec 2017 2:16 p.m. PST
Bolt Action is 1/56. Lionel is O Scale or 1/48 or O Gauge (older stuff) and slightly smaller in size than O Scale. Some folks play Bolt Action with 1/48 die cast vehicles and seem fine with it.
miniMo	14 Dec 2017 3:06 p.m. PST
O Scale trains, and especially the track gauge, look gigantic next to 28mm figures. S Scale works much better. I got some nice flex-track from EBay. Some American Flyer equipment (especially flat-beds and gondolas) don't look too out of place for Europe.
rmaker	14 Dec 2017 3:51 p.m. PST
Old O27 stuff wouldn't be too out of scale, but the current stuff, as noted, is 1/48.
Florida Tory	14 Dec 2017 4:15 p.m. PST
Bachmann On30 trains look good with 28mm, to my eye. The biggest issue is that the trains have a distinct western look, so the scale is right for Bolt Action, but the look is old west gunfight. Rick
Joes Shop	14 Dec 2017 5:59 p.m. PST
FT: good point!
ultimatewargamer	18 Dec 2017 7:44 p.m. PST
S Scale is the way to go. You can Also get S Spur from Germany Ebay . European style trains and coaches. Just type in "Stadtilm Spur S" or just "spur S"

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