1/24-1/25 compared to 1/29 or G scale

[ARTEMIS1759]

How far off would 1/24-1/25 versus G scale or 1/29 look? Or say 1/20? I was looking at model trains and boats to carry on the back of an Heavy Hauler and was curious since I can't seem to find any in the sacle I like. I know it is a pretty big gap that is why I am curious. Will it be really noticable?

[highway]

I'm not that big on G scale trains, but I have seen things on ebay advertised as G scale and 1/24(25) scale at the same time, then others as 1/20, and still others as 1/29. I would guess that G scale would be fine with 1/24(25) scale as long as everything looks right. You mentioned trains and ships to use for heavy haulers, were you aware that MPC made a 1/25 scale 1860s era steam locomotive called The General? I have seen it once or twice on ebay, and have one that I'm going to build as a load for a lowboy. Of course, have you also ever thought of giving HO or O scale trucks and equipment a chance? There are some nice products available for both those scales.

[chuckyr]

I'm not that big on G scale trains, but I have seen things on ebay advertised as G scale and 1/24(25) scale at the same time, then others as 1/20, and still others as 1/29. I would guess that G scale would be fine with 1/24(25) scale as long as everything looks right. You mentioned trains and ships to use for heavy haulers, were you aware that MPC made a 1/25 scale 1860s era steam locomotive called The General? I have seen it once or twice on ebay, and have one that I'm going to build as a load for a lowboy. Of course, have you also ever thought of giving HO or O scale trucks and equipment a chance? There are some nice products available for both those scales.

I cannot buy that the “G†scale train models (Bachmann, Aristocraft) are anywhere close to the advertised 1/24th, 1/22nd or 1/20th scales. If an AMT/Ertl semi trailer is an accurate 1/25th scale 40 foot long, then a “G†scale train trailer should be able to accommodate two model truck trailers as loads at the smallest scale (1/24th scale). I have yet to see a “G’ scale trailer that long.

[highway]

I cannot buy that the “G†scale train models (Bachmann, Aristocraft) are anywhere close to the advertised 1/24th, 1/22nd or 1/20th scales. If an AMT/Ertl semi trailer is an accurate 1/25th scale 40 foot long, then a “G†scale train trailer should be able to accommodate two model truck trailers as loads at the smallest scale (1/24th scale). I have yet to see a “G’ scale trailer that long.

As I said chuckyr (by the way, you are supposed to have your real name somewhere), I'm not that familiar with G scale trains, I just mentioned some examples of things I've seen. I also mentioned that, since TJ wants something as a load for a truck, not on a train, if it looks right, go for it! There are some of us would build what we want and as long as the look is right, I myself do NOT care if it is scaled exactly to the millimeter, as long as it looks good, it's good enough for me! The only things I said for sure was the reference to the MPC "General" kit, since it is 1/25 scale, and I have one on the shelf to build for a lowboy load of my own and that there are nice things in the HO scale world, since that is the scale railroading I do.

[Pete1980]

Well personally Im an ho guy but Im pretty sure that No1 scale is acctually 24th scale or the closest thing anyway.My buddy had G and No1 and there both pretty close.Now the rail car you speak of, they do have cars that hold only one trailer.I have one in ho scale.Hope this was helpful.

[ARTEMIS1759]

As I said chuckyr (by the way, you are supposed to have your real name somewhere), I'm not that familiar with G scale trains, I just mentioned some examples of things I've seen. I also mentioned that, since TJ wants something as a load for a truck, not on a train, if it looks right, go for it! There are some of us would build what we want and as long as the look is right, I myself do NOT care if it is scaled exactly to the millimeter, as long as it looks good, it's good enough for me! The only things I said for sure was the reference to the MPC "General" kit, since it is 1/25 scale, and I have one on the shelf to build for a lowboy load of my own and that there are nice things in the HO scale world, since that is the scale railroading I do.

Thanks for the info. I am also looking into the General. The reason I like 1/24-1/25 is that is what my Dad had and I am trying to keep to that scale and from the looks of it I may have to custom build stuff I want so I may look into a cnc.