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 ModelsArch 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 SizesJim 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