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On30 is the most common term used to describe the modelling of narrow gauge railways in O scale on
HO (16.5mm) gauge track. Other terms used include O16.5, Oe, and On2½. It is part of the hobby of rail transport modelling.


On30 uses the American O scale of 1/4" to the foot, (ratio 1:48) to operate trains on HO gauge (16.5 mm gauge) track.
The 30 indicates the scale/gauge combination is used to model 2'6quot; (30quot;) narrow gauge prototypes, although it is often used
to model 2' and 3' gauge prototypes as well. This scale/gauge combination is sometimes referred to as On2½.


O16.5 in the United Kingdom is a model railway scale/gauge combination of 7 mm to the foot O scale (1:43.5 ratio) with 16.5 mm
gauge track. It thus represents the prototype gauge of just over 2 ft 4 in, although also widely used to model 2', 2'3" and 2'6"
gauge UK prototypes.


Oe is the European notation for O scale using 16.5 mm gauge track. In Germany and many other European countries
O scale uses a ratio of 1:45, and the prototypes represented are the European 750 mm and 760 mm narrow gauges.


On30 is regarded as the fastest growing gauge/scale combination. Proponents of the scale suggest the appeal lies in the
models representing "quaint"
narrow gauge prototypes. The scale gives the models a certain bulk, and allows details to be
easily seen. At the same time electrically and mechanically it is the same as the very popular HO scale, ensuring reliability of
operation. Models can also round tight radius curves, allowing layouts to be built in confined spaces. Lastly models are cheaper
to purchace than those produced for On3 or larger scales such as G gauge.


Critics, particularly in the United States, point to the inaccurate track gauge, especially when modelling 2' or 3' gauge prototypes.
They also dislike the tendency to modify HO models, claiming this produces freelance models that would not have been
built in reality."


This information found:

Wikipedia Encylopedia


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