I am posting in here 'cause I think that what I am asking is related to "narrow gauge" in one way or another. Is HOn3, HO scaled bodies that run on N scale track? Or is the n3 bit a different track gauge....? I ask because I have just been looking at a bit of it.... Cheers Bruce [ 25. May 2004, 14:35: Message edited by: racedirector ]
Ah, thanks Jim. I get confused with all these additional "n"'s..... with that said, how popular is HOn3? What advantages, space wise, does it have over standard HO....?
Bruce- HOn30 indicates 30 inches between the rails. (Often incorrectly noted as "HOn2.5" by some stubborn magazine publishers. HOn30 is what those who are actually active in the scale call it.) They use some HO bodies on N scale chassis, some N track, etc. (There is also track and rolling stock made specifically for HOn30.) It's the way many people model the Maine two foot gauge prototype. Although there are a few purists who scratch build and hand lay to an exact measurement for their two footing. HOn30 is quite fascinating. Has been most notably done by Bob Hayden and Dave Frary. HOn3 indicates 3 feet. 36 inches between the rails. Is done most often by those modeling the Colorado narrow gauge (D&RGW) prototypes. Yes. There are other 3 footers such as the EBT also modeled. A lot of the motive power here is brass D&RGW steam. Costs a fair amount...... Boxcab E50 [ 25. May 2004, 21:50: Message edited by: BoxcabE50 ]
Just remember, "HO" or "O" or "N" are the scales that are modeled. The small "n" means it is narrow guage. The number after the "n" is the width between the rails. Therefore, HOn3 is HO scale, narrow guage, 3 foot. On30 is O scale, narrow guage, 30 inches.
So, my new 'HoN2 1/2' is a HoN3? Are they the same. Ran it tonight on the clubs N Scale Layout... I had numerous people dribbling over it, including myself. Rolling stock for this scale, where do I find it?
No. HOn2&1/2 and HOn3 are not the same. HOn2&1/2 is commonly known as HOn30 these days. The "30" refers to 30 inches gauge. HOn3 is commonly used to model the Colorado narrow gauges, East Broad Top and others that were prototypically 36 inches gauge. Many of those who model in HOn30 emulate the Maine Two Footers. Even though the track gauge used is the same as N scale, and it's wider than 24 inches of the prototype. There is quite a bit available! Check the suggested link: http://www.hon30.org/ Boxcab E50
Muchly thanks... Lookin on Ebay theres quite a bit! Going to chase up suppliers in aussie. take care and thanks again
virtual-bird; Just wondering- Have you had much luck with your search? Suppliers or others modeling HOn30 in your area? Boxcab E50
No luck at all really. :'( also having issues finding people that will ship to Aussie. Do you have any ideas? Only want about 10-20 cars, of various styles.. only got the 2 locos at this point in time. As for clubs, theres one but nowhere near our area! But might take a journey out there if I can get parole from wife one day. Thanks
Did you receive the e-mail I'd sent to you a while back? If not, please drop me an e-mail. Use the "e-mail" button that shows at the top of each Trainboard message box. Am certain that I can get you some help. Boxcab E50
http://www.ilm.50megs.com/ I have found this bloke, mailed him what he has in 0N30 he also has in HOn21/2.. so working with him tonight, he seems a good bloke.. email for me can be easier at vfr750fv at yahoo dot com
To Virtualbird, Suggest that you try Ian Lindsay Models in Sydney. He has HOn30 kits for Victorian 'Puffing Billy' rolling stock, freight and passenger. Ian Lindsay Models PO Box 124 Pendle Hill NSW 2145 Phone 02 9636 7990 Fax 02 9631 0951 Hope this helps in your quest. Norco.
Norco.. Im redoing Ians Website Already onto him... http://www.ilm.50megs.com/hon30.html here is some of what he will be doing, I have more phtos and accurate ones to upload, they are just copies of the On30 at moment. Ive been workin with him for week or so, he has some good kit for the HON30 now. Thanks again!
For a good range of HOn30 stuff, great service, and a willingness to ship to New Zealand (and presumably the occupants of the land to the West), try Big Al at http://www.bnfhoby.com/trainmain.htm and Martha at http://www.trainandtrooper.com/. I've bought a lot of stuff from Big Al and have never had any reason to regret it. Removed comma from end of 1st link. [ 18. August 2004, 18:41: Message edited by: slimjim ]
Nice to see you here, Jeff. I'm a lurker on the Mail Car. Have seen you many times over there. Boxcab E50
