DRAGON-G SCALE GOES LARGE!! 7.1/4 RIDE ON RANGE!

Very nice!

A question for debate.... when does a "model railway" become a "miniature railway" - is it when it becomes a Ride-On line....?

Jon.
 
The problem starts at 2 1/2" Gauge then, as that's about when folks start sitting behind them.on raised tracks. Though if you mean pulling someone else as well, then perhaps 3 1/2" G is more the mark.
 
G-force1 said:
The problem starts at 2 1/2" Gauge then, as that's about when folks start sitting behind them.on raised tracks. Though if you mean pulling someone else as well, then perhaps 3 1/2" G is more the mark.
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I just wondered if there was any kind of "accepted" definition out there...... maybe it should be considered as any line capable of moving one or more passengers, excluding the loco driver.....?
Not that it's in any way important - just thought it would make an interesting discussion point!

Jon.
 
As we've proved previously with the G scale arguement, these things at least difficult, if not impossible, to accurately define. Doesn't stop us trying though does it? :D:D
 
G-force1 said:
As we've proved previously with the G scale arguement, these things at least difficult, if not impossible, to accurately define. Doesn't stop us trying though does it? :D:D
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Nope - and it's more interesting than discussing the weather! :rofl: :rofl:

Jon.
 
Wouldn't mind discussing whether I could afford one.. Though I fear I know the answer! :(:rolleyes:
 
7 1/4 is not massively more expensive than G when you factor in the cost of several large locos, a lot few box cars, track, DCC chips and control units.

Most towns/cities have model engineering clubs or tracks to run at, as well as passenger cars, so really all you need is a loco and a car for the driver to sit on.
We are working on drawings for a NW-2 which would be available as a cow and calf unit, as well as a Dash-9 and SD45.

To clarify a few points from earlier, we use industrial 24v 1hp brushed motors for the drive system, not converted dynamos, 3/8" Reynolds industrial roller chain and taper lock sprockets not bicycle chain, and 180A 24V PWM motor controllers driven by 2 or 4 110aH deep cycle leisure batteries.
All body work is either laser/water jet cut or hand formed out of 2mm, 6mm and 12mm mild steel.
 
Hmm 7 1/4" eh? How does this fit in then Leighton?

Full Chassis (7) (1504 x 1000).jpg

:eek::eek::eek:

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In the same way this does! Not turned to steam yet, but when we do there are some big plans.

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Leighton said:
View attachment 212670 I know it's been a while since the last post.
I design and build these locomotives for Jeremy, and there is a second loco that hasn't been put on the website yet, a 2hp bogie loco based on an Alco S-4
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Very nice, but the great thing about 7.25 is that if you Model a 2ft Prototype you are pretty near to 1/3 rd size and into ride in territory. Any other plans? I ask as there is the possibility of a 7.25 line comming to St.Neots and it would be nice to have something to run on it. A Donegal Railcar Type sit in would be good, though that would probably be nearer to 1/5 Size as the Prototypes are 3ft Gauge.

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Oh you got in with the above post as I was typing, superb.
JonD
 
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Send me a message with some photos and I'll have a play on CAD, we are always looking to develop bespoke products to match customer requirements.
 
I have got the drawings for a K-36, but I know where there are drawings available for a K-27, maybe one day...
 
Stop it!!
You'll have me thinking of a LYD2, a-la WHHR, and whether it would be sit-in on 7.25"..
;)
 
PhilP said:
Stop it!!
You'll have me thinking of a LYD2, a-la WHHR, and whether it would be sit-in on 7.25"..
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I think it would depend how broad you are in the beam and how much room you take up fore and aft :-)
footplate would be about 2' wide x 19"

Shaun
 
They make a very nice 7 1/4" G model, with plenty of go in them.
 
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