Lionel Engine
The model train scale was not always an industry standard. When model train productions first began, the size of the model train was determined by the designer and manufacturer. With little variety and only a few manufacturers providing model trains in specialized areas, the need for a standard scale was minimal. However, with the growth of manufacturers and the available variety of accessories, the need for a standardized industrial wide scale became evident.
For early manufacturers such as Lionel, Bauchmann, Hornby and Lima, a variety in model train scale size was not a concern. Lionel is an American manufacturer and the engine replicas would be of American trains. The scenery accessories would be American influenced and produced in that manner. Bauchmann and Hornby are manufacturers originating in the United Kingdom. As such, the company products would resemble those of the British rail system and settings. Lima is an Italian manufacturer and the company’s production and design was geared towards an Italian market.
The terms “model railroader” for American culture and “railroad modeler” for most European countries, as well as, Australia are used to describe a person who constructs or collects model railroads or systems as a hobby. Early enthusiasts would typically be introduced to the product produced and supplied within their perspective countries. Since global marketing was not widespread and most countries obtained goods solely from the countries in which they resided, model railroading was simplified and the scale was irrelevant.
However, as the hobby and industry grew, more manufacturers offering a variety of trains and accessories became easily available. This presented problems for the typical enthusiast. If a manufacturer offered a larger variety of accessories, but was not the manufacturer of the railway system one was using, the model railroader was limited by inconsistencies on the scale of the trains.
Each manufacturer would determine the model train scale and trains, rails and accessories would not be interchangeable. In turn, this would not only require that a model railroader become brand specific or create more than one railway system using different scales, it also meant that each manufacturer would have to market to individual railroaders instead of a group. By not having a standardized industrial wide scale for size, all manufacturers were limiting the target market of these enthusiasts.
With the growing popularity of constructing model railway systems and the frustration expressed by model railroader’s, manufacturers’ views on these scales began to change. Eventually, an industry standard model train scale was created and manufacturers’ began producing trains and accessories according to the industry standard. With the introduction of the this scale, every manufacturer’s customer base increased and sales for all manufacturers increased.
A need for a standard scale was not immediately evidenced. Yet, as this market group increased, the industry formulated a standardized model train scale in order to satisfy the needs of the consumer and increase profitability by widening the available market. Today, the same standardized scale is used. Model railroaders no longer have to become brand loyal to a specific company and can access the wide variety of products offered by all manufacturers.
George T. is a model train builder and enthusiast. For more information and advice on model train scale then visit http://www.modeltrainsutopia.com
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