Talking T Gauge

monstermunch1982 · Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 2

Hello all,

First of all WOW, im so glad I found this lovely little gauge on www.carendt.com. Ive already been looking in to purchasing a oval set with controller, catentary set and a 4 car set.

Couple of questions before a jump in 2 feet first from the top board.

1) The Oval starter set with controller, what are the dimensions of this
2) How many catentary poles would I need to do a full circuit of the track.
3) Are they any buildings out there yet?
4) I have seen on here that some of the longer running sesions can cause problems, is this the case?

Cheers

Andy

David K Smith · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject:

Welcome to our board, Andy! I hope that you find it useful and entertaining.

Being at work, I am unable to answer some of the questions since I can't break out my ruler and start measuring stuff, or pick through accessory kits to count things. But others will chime in, I'm sure.

As to #2, I'm not positive, but I believe it's one pole per section of track. Since there's 12 sections to a full circle, it would be 12 plus however many straight sections you have. I vaguely recall that a single package of cat poles has enough for an oval.

Recarding #3, yes, there are many buildings available, three sets of 2-3 different buildings each. You can see some photos of them in their original packaging here: http://www.t-gauge.net/gallery.htm

And on to #4, there are some reports that long-term running can result in motor failure. However, I don't think there are enough reports yet to establish a reliable MTBF.

Hope to see you back again frequently!
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trainspotter-usa · Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 315 Location: Minnesota

Welcome Andy:
I hope you decide to take the plunge. As Carl writes on this months update T gauging is not without its quirks and frustrations. Which we all know about.
In answer to your questions
1. Go for the largest radius of curves in a track set and you'll still get an oval of track inside 12"
2. I don't know but I think one pack of catenary poles would do an oval of the track set
3. Building photos can be found on the Eishindo website and some are currently for sale at Hobby Search.
4. How long a running session do you want? I've run my trains for an hour plus (maybe 90 minutes) at a time with no problems. The issue at the moment seems to be the life of the motors which is rumoured to be 40 hours. I haven't got to that stage yet.
Hope that helps. Others will chime in with their experiences shortly I expect.

Ian
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monstermunch1982 · Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 2

Thank you for your comments.

I was a little (but not totally) put off by carls post and then videos ive watched on you tube.

Im very tempted and think I will take the plunge, just need to finish my challenge layout for the Expo Narrow gauge show at the end of this month in Gn15.

1. When you say large radius curves in the set. Do you mean the 132.5R set rather than the 120R set?
2. I will have to see how I go with the poles, I think when I get the set thought I might have other ideas to just an oval of track layout Laughing

3. Well the buildings look fantastic... and the bikes... wow
4. if you get 40 hours out of a train, for the money you can just go and buy another 1 or 2 Laughing

Andy

trainspotter-usa · Joined: 04 Sep 2008 Posts: 315 Location: Minnesota

The 132.5R set. 132.5mm radius is 4.8" so you could in theory turn your track around on a 10" shelf. Not much room for scenery though at that width... Wink

I wasn't going to buy any poles but I succumbed the other day as there is that very fine etched n/s pantograph toi show off on the power car.
The bikes are scary. I have some. They are ridiculously small.
Disposable model railways - why not. Laughing

Ian
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michael · Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject: