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O Gauge Standards
Heres a list of standards I found in an old book called 'Making Model Railways' that I thought might be of use. For those interested the book was published in 1957.
I've added the metric measurements for us more modern people.
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Metric |
Imperial |
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Track Gauge |
32mm |
1 1/4 in. |
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Platform clearance |
16mm |
5/8 in. |
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Platform obstructions |
42mm |
1 1/2in. |
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Six-foot way |
42mm |
1 1/2in. |
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Platform height |
19mm |
3/4in. |
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Bridge or tunnel clearance |
98mm |
3 7/8in. |
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Wall clearance |
32mm |
1 1/4in. |
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Sleeper spacing |
44 per m |
40 per yd. |
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Scale foot |
7mm |
1/4 in. |
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6 Feet |
42mm |
1 1/2 in. |
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1 Mile |
37m |
121 1/4 ft. |
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