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by Endless, Nameless » Wed Dec 16, 2009 1:16 pm
I think the Glastanken is probably Marklin which I believe should be fine, but you need to be aware of potential issues with the rail profiles- most UK gauge 1 is fairly finescale and uses relatively low rail heights. Older models and some european stuff uses a much larger rail profile, i.e. the rails are taller and chunkier as are the wheels/ flanges. The two will often not run happily together, as either the finescale locos will fall off the chunky track, especially on pointwork, and the flanges of coarse scale models will run along the sleepers of finescale track. Just something to check, most modern detailed models should be absoloutely fine on Peco Gauge 1 track which is what I assume you are using. It's older or "retro" items that you would need to be wary of- especially anything made of tinplate!
All Gauge 1 uses a 45mm track gauge. British scale of 10mm/ ft is roughly 1/33 wheres continental gauge 1 is 1/32 so as you can see- very little difference! Locos and stock will be compatible (couplings being the only issue other than what I've mentioned above) as will buildings etc.
Matt
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