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| '''S gauge''' is a scale in ]. Modeled at ], S scale track gauge (space between the rails) is .884 inches <ref></ref>. S gauge trains are manufactured in both DC and AC powered varieties. S gauge is sometimes confused with '']'', a large-scale standard for toy trains in the early part of the 20th century. | |||
| ==History== | |||
| S Scale is one of the oldest model railroading scales. The earliest known 1:64 scale train was constructed from card in 1896<ref name="ukhistory"></ref>. The first working models appeared in ] in the early 20th century<ref name="ukhistory"/>. Modeling in S gauge increased in the 1930s-1940's when CD Models marketed 3/16" model train sets under the name American Flyer Trains. Later American Flyer was purchased by A.C. Gilbert Co., and the term S Gauge was adopted by the National Model Railroading Association (NMRA) in 1943 to represent that gauge that was half of #1 gauge (1/32). A.C. Gilbert's improvements in 1/64 modeling and promotions of S gauge largely shaped the world of 1/64 modeling today. | |||
| The first trains marketed as S gauge appeared in the 1930s when ] marketed a 1:64 scale train that ran on three-rail track similar to that of ]. In 1946 following the end of ], A.C. Gilbert's American Flyer introduced an S-gauge train running on two-rail track<ref></ref> for greater realism, and S gauge entered what many consider its heyday (although there is more available in S scale today than was available during this period) . However, during that period, Lionel outsold American Flyer nearly 2 to 1. American Flyer's parent company went out of business and the brand was sold to a holding company that also owned Lionel in 1967. | |||
| Lionel re-introduced S gauge trains and accessories under the American Flyer name in 1979. Another S manufacturer, , entered the marketplace in 1981 and is now also one of the major S suppliers. , another major S gauge manufacturer of locomotives, rolling stock, track and other products, began operations in 1989 and delivered their first S products in 1990. And while the S scale market has seen a number of brass model manufacturers, today the major brass model supplier in S scale/S gauge is . Today's S gauge/S scale modelers have a greater selection and higher quality products, from a wide range of manufacturers, that at any time in the past. In addition to the basics of locomotives, rolling stock, and track, various manufacturers now offer S scale structures, detail parts, figures, other scenic items, bridges, and more. See the S Scale section in the for more information. | |||
| ==Narrow Gauge== | |||
| *Sn3½ - 3 foot 6 inch gauge on 16.5mm gauge track (the same as ]) | |||
| *Sn3 - 3 foot gauge on 14.3mm gauge track. | |||
| *Sn2 - 2 foot gauge on 10.5mm (the same as HOn3 gauge) or 9mm gauge track | |||
| ==Associations== | |||
| The serves as an organization to promote all forms of '''S Gauge''' model railroading. The also works to promote the scale in the UK. More S scale organizations can be found . | |||
| ==Notable Layouts== | |||
| The largest S Scale layout in the United States is the Cincinnati in Motion exhibit at the ] | |||
| ==References== | |||
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| ==See also== | |||
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