He also manufactures highly detailed model kits of structures for model railroad enthusiasts under the name Fine Scale Miniatures. His first influence was John Allen.
These are often dubbed fine scale models even if track gauge and wheel dimensions are a little off. However, there is nothing to stop you from using a beautiful 1:20.3 finescale narrow gauge Mogul locomotive as a 1:32 scale standard gauge locomotive.
My track is all hand laid, code 70 on the main and code 55 on sidings, adhering to Proto:87 Fine Scale standards and super-detailed with scale tie plats, spikes, and joint bars.
some model at 1/48 (known as Proto:48) and narrow the traditional guage to standard, but these models will not interoperate with the first two groups.
d. European modellers use 7mm/ft, with 32mm track gauge (the fine scale folks use 33mm).
vendors sell decals for O Gauge, such as those used on Lionel trains. Most of these are sized fine for original Marx. Keep in mind that we are not making perfect prototype replicas here. If you want prototype, consult books which explain fine scale ...
Early scale ratios were derived by comparing the real gauge to the model gauge but GAUGE DOES NOT DEFINE SCALE NOR VICE VERSA. Popular scale definitions and gauge definitions are often slightly different from what would be derived.
 See also: Scale, Train, Track, O Scale, Prototype
  
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