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Model railways are one of the most popular types of scale model. Model railway scales are standardized worldwide by many organizations and hobbyist groups. Some of the scales are recognized globally, while others are less widespread and, in many cases, virtually unknown outside their circle of origin. Globally, the two dominating standard organizations are NMRA in North America and MOROP in Europe with its NEM standard. The majority of commercial model railway equipment manufacturers base their offerings on NEM or NMRA standards in most popular scales. Worldwide the most popular scales are HO, N, O, G, TT and Z. In addition to these, there are several less well known scales, significant in their own speciality areas such as live steam garden railroading.

The terms scale and gauge are often erroneously confused, but there is an important difference. Scale means the ratio between a unit of measurement on a model compared with a unit of measurement in corresponding full size prototype, while gauge is the distance between the two running rails of the track. About 60% of the world's railways have a track gauge of 4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm) known as "standard gauge", but there are also narrow gauge railways where the track gauge is less than standard and broad gauge railways where the gauge is wider. In a similar manner, a scale model railway may have several track gauges in one scale.

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Gilbert American Flyer Instruction Book Reviews REPRODUCTION OF THE 1952 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET FROM A.C GILBERT THIS BOOKLET COVERS TRACK LAYOUTS,TRACK WIRING,MAINTANCE, LUBRICATION OF CARS/TENDERS/LOCOMOTIVES.(INCLUDES DIESEL ENGINE) TRANSFORMER AND OPERATION IS INCLUDED,REVERSE UNITS AND THERE OPERATION IS ALSO COVERED.. A GREAT LITTLE BOOKLET. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THE SCENERY INSTRUCTION MATERIALS ON PAGE 40 **ASBESTOS PLASTER**KEEP IN MIND THIS BOOKLET IS FROM 1952. 3/16" S GAUGE MODELS ONLY I'm really glad I got this little book. I have a train layout but did not have the instruction book, so I had no where to turn to for information. This book solved the problem. I wish that I had it a long time ago. The information is clearly set out and there are many illustrations. For setup, maintenance and routine repairs, I highly recommend this book. Average Rating:

This book was originally published in 1952 by the A.C. Gilbert Company and has been reprinted by Bibliographic Press as a quality paperback printed on acid- free paper. It provides extensive information about all aspects of American Flyer trains and is enhanced by dozens of illustrations and charts...