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F Scale is 1:20.32.
2.781 in (70.69 mm)


LGB Track gauge is 45 mm. If we pretend this is 3 foot gauge, it's 15 mm per foot. 1:20.32 ratio. This has been designated Fn3. See NMRA STANDARDS S-1.2 Standards for Scale Models

Arch Bar Trucks with 33 in. ribbed back wheels (1:29 Scale Ratio "G" Scale) 1.138 inches actual
Kadee Product Number: 972
Walthers Product Number: 380-972
wheels would be 23.12" at 15 mm to the foot

RGS 30 pound/yard rail = 3.125" high = 0.153" at 15 mm to the foot
DRGW 70 pound/yard rail = 4.625" high = 0.227" at 15 mm to the foot

Rail Sizes12 lb

Rail SizeScale HeightProto Sizesource
Code 551.1176"Micro Engineering
Code 701.4224"Micro Engineering
Code 831.68656"Micro Engineering
Code 1002.032"75 lbMicro Engineering
Code 1252.54"20 lbMicro Engineering
Code 1483.00736"30 lbMicro Engineering
Code 2154.368860 lbLLagas Creek
Code 2505.0880 lbLLagas Creek


Jim McDaniel Gallery photo's of scratch-built cars and trucks
Resources
Cumberland Model Engineering F Gauge Wheel & Track Standards
Sources
1:20.3 Fn3 Archbar Trucks and Wheelsets
1/20.3 & Gauge 1 Sierra Valley Wheels Solid
Iron Creek Shops F Scale parts



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