A lot of very fine modelling, in 1/48 scale; But how many 2ft 6in. Prototypes actually existed in the USA??? Plenty of notable 2footers, and of course the Colorado 3 footers and the numerous lumber lines, but 2'6" (On30?
Here in Australia, we have 2ft ( sugar cane) 3'6" ( major state lines) and one or two 2'6" ( Puffing Billy, Victoria);
Other State and National lines are 4'8.5", and 5'3".( 2 adjoining states only).
Is the use of On30 in the US a matter of convenience/compromise, as to availability of models off the shelf...I remember when Great On3 layouts were almost all scratch built, with high quality Brass Locos; are modelers getting too easy in Track and Rolling Stock sourcing, and accepting what the Big Trainmakers sell them???
E G WWI Trench Engine in 0n30, when it should be in 0n600mm, or On24/2???
Just my observations in searching for Models which can be converted to QGR 1880s Baldwin Imports, with new chassis in correct On42.
Or in the case of Trench Engines, correct On24. On handlaid track ( 12.7mm, .500 inch)...cane tramways.
DocAV Brisbane Australia.
