Info Needed Regarding Sn2

[only15]

Hi all,
im looking at starting to build in Sn2, i will be using N scale track.
Can anyone point me to some useful info please?

[TrainNut]

I'd never heard of Sn2 until now. I did however do a quick search of the internet using simply "Sn2 trains" and up popped a handful of sites. Not many, but enough that would probably branch out into other links. Google it... or as I did, MSN search it if you haven't already. Sn2 sounds like a neat scale to model.

[sumpter250]

Well, You caught me napping! I actually had to go measure N scale track with an "S" scale ruler, and.....it really is 2' gauge track in S scale!
As you get into this project, please keep us up to speed with photos. This sounds like a great addition to the "Narrow Gauge Model Railroading" forum!

[Mountain Man]

Just for shucks and giggles...how many scales are there? I started thinking about it and came up with a longer list than I thought:

G, O, On30, On3, On2, Sn30, Sn3, Sn2, N, N3 (haven't heard of Nn2 or Nn30yet), TT, and Z. I know I've missed some, and I haven;t counted the ultra-large operating scales that guys ride around on, nor have I counted 1/8th scale since the ones I know about don't actually run.

Do Gn30, Gn3 and Gn3 exist?

[TrainNut]

Originally Posted by Mountain Man

Just for shucks and giggles...how many scales are there?

Let's see if we can keep adding to this list until we get 'em all.
The ones I know of that you have missed are S, HO, HOn3, HOn3o. Sooo, the list grows to,

G, O, On30, On3, On2, S, Sn30, Sn3, Sn2, HO, HOn3, HOn3o, N, N3, TT, and Z.

Also, don't forget that "Only 15" is still looking for info on Sn2 if anyone knows of any.

[chooch.42]

Only15, Hi, and welcome! My head is a little off on this one...Sn 2 is 3/16":1' scale, or 1/64 actual size - the 2(foot gauge) is close to N scale track gauge, yes??? We might be talking N scale mechanisms with S scale superstructures, for convenience sake. There are very few prototype 2' ga. roads (Historically) in the US, maybe more in Australia, around your end of the planet. I'm sure there are some 2' ga. modellers around, but don't know if they're on this forum. If so, I know they'll give you a hand. All the Best Bob C.

[Mountain Man]

Originally Posted by TrainNut

Let's see if we can keep adding to this list until we get 'em all.
The ones I know of that you have missed are S, HO, HOn3, HOn3o. Sooo, the list grows to,

G, O, On30, On3, On2, S, Sn30, Sn3, Sn2, HO, HOn3, HOn3o, N, N3, TT, and Z.

Also, don't forget that "Only 15" is still looking for info on Sn2 if anyone knows of any.

Good grief! I completely forgot the H0's! Fifty lashes on the back of the eyeball with a wet noodle...

[Mountain Man]

Originally Posted by chooch.42

Only15, Hi, and welcome! My head is a little off on this one...Sn 2 is 3/16":1' scale, or 1/64 actual size - the 2(foot gauge) is close to N scale track gauge, yes??? We might be talking N scale mechanisms with S scale superstructures, for convenience sake. There are very few prototype 2' ga. roads (Historically) in the US, maybe more in Australia, around your end of the planet. I'm sure there are some 2' ga. modellers around, but don't know if they're on this forum. If so, I know they'll give you a hand. All the Best Bob C.

IIRC, wasn't one of the earliest 2' protos a NGRR in wales working a shale mine? Still around as a tourist RR - someplace with a totally unpronouncable Welsh name?

[60103]

Originally Posted by Mountain Man

IIRC, wasn't one of the earliest 2' protos a NGRR in wales working a shale mine? Still around as a tourist RR - someplace with a totally unpronouncable Welsh name?

No, the one with the totally unpronounceable Welsh name is on the Main Line to Anglesey*.
The one you're thinking of is the Tal y llyn.


*llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysili ogogogoch.

[60103]

And you've also left out all the OO scale variants. After all, we have 3 ways just to do standard gauge.

[DanRaitz]

Going back to only15's question.

Check out this web site.
Sn2 Home Page

You'll see that most who model in Sn2 use HOn3 track and mechanism's because of the larger tie spacing and wheels.

Dan

[chooch.42]

Senior Moment..should have got this yesterday... Bar Mills Models has an Sn2 display layout...Bar Mills on the Road , have a look,and enjoy. Bob C.

[sumpter250]

You'll see that most who model in Sn2 use HOn3 track and mechanism's because of the larger tie spacing and wheels.

The only problem with this, is that HOn3 track measures 2'-7" in S scale(better for Sn30, at 31"), and N track measures 2' in S scale. In the larger scale (S) the difference would be quite noticeable. If using N flex track, removing every other tie would be a better alternative than using HOn3 track. N scale mechanisms are not "cheap" but they have come a long way, and are far more dependable these days. The larger (S scale) superstructures, will be too large. In this case HO scale superstructures(boilers), and S scale cabs, would be closer in proportion than even Sn3.
OK, I'm "counting rivets", but, if someone is going to get into the level of kitbashing required to do Sn2, they might as well adhere to closer tolerances of "scale".

[sumpter250]

On another note completely, Only15 is a new member (Welcome to the gauge!), and has opened a very interesting thread on Sn2.
I am asking that if others wish to discuss the different scales, please open a new thread for that purpose, so that the starter of this thread doesn't have to "wade through the unrelated stuff" to get the answers needed. If you do open a new thread, I can move the posts here, to that thread.
Thanks in advance,
Pete,
Moderator,
"Narrow Gauge Model Railroading" forum.

[DanRaitz]

Pete,

according to the Sn2 home page HOn3 track scales out to 26.5" and N scale track to 22.6". So either way your going to be about 2" off in gauge.