MODELS: I thought T scale was very small, BUT WAIT. . .

[Red_Rattler]

their is even a smaller scale (Yes working scale) called TY (TY for Tiny, I thing that should change to MTY for mega-tiny). It seems to be half the size of T scale. Gee, I wouldn't like to loose the train, make that the layout!

T scale is 1:450, while TY scale is only 1:900

T Scale (you need to scroll down)

TY scale. This scale is 1:900. Made by Tiny Trains of South Dakota, these pre-built layouts use cast metal trains attached to a belt under the 'track'. Train consists cannot be altered. Nor can turnouts be used. Hobbies Plus has stocked these in the past and still has a small 4 x 4" layout on display. TY means "TinY"

See here

NOTE: I'm not associated with the company concerned in those links, I just thought it was interesting.

 

[BobCass]

Hi RedRattler: What happened to Z scale? Is it still around?






Bob Cass

 

[SuperFudd]

I've never heard of T scale. Let me guess, half the size of TT scale?

 

[S301]

T scale is '3mm gauge' scale. The T literally standing for 3mm.

TY scale isn't, IMO, a model. It's certainly not a traditional model, with the motor powering the wheels which rotate, which when in contact with the rail pull the train along. Instead it gets pulled around an oval by a belt beneath the track. It's also kinda 'permanent' in it's design.

That said, TY scale has actually been around a few years longer than T scale. T scale is customisable and is really a small model railway system

Zec

 

[Red_Rattler]

Hi RedRattler: What happened to Z scale? Is it still around?

The TY link shows compares a Z scale loco - with TY scale!

I've never heard of T scale. Let me guess, half the size of TT scale

No, smaller than half TT scale.

TT is 1:100 & 120, TT is 1:450, while TY is 1:900!

 

[FootplatePhil]

Would need a "clean room" !

1:900 !! Must be a nightmare to keep the track clean enough for good running. A spec of dust lodged in the points would be like a boulder scaled up !

Phil (I model in G Scale - 40 x size of TY !)

 

[Red_Rattler]

A spec of dust lodged in the points would be like a boulder scaled up!

To get to the point, their are no points. But wouldn't a spec of dust be actually bigger than the layout!

One layout on that page is 7 x4 inches, while the other is 4 x 4 in, that's about 18 x 10 cm, and the other one for both is about 10 cm - for the whole layout!

 

[scottling]

That is rediculous! How can you model something that is one nine-hundredth of the real thing? If your track has the smallest defect (I'm talking fractions of millimetres) scaled up would be several inches
That can't be good.

 

[UP5521]

And how about trying to keep locomotive wheels clean, I preffer HO-scale because T-scale you can't really do that with steam locomotives without unscrewing the locomotive boiler off and trying to get to the small parts inside!