Standard Gauge Modelling

G Scale Standard Gauge (also known as G64 or Gauge3) models Standard Gauge prototypes in a ratio of 1:22.5 (13.5mm/ft) on a track gauge of 63.5mm. As opposed to G Scale Narrow Gauge (also known as G45 or LGB) which models Narrow Gauge prototypes in 1:22.5 on a track gauge of 45mm.

GRS offer a wide range of Standard Gauge items to compliment the Narrow Gauge system. G64 is seen by us primarily as a working accessory to normal garden railways in 1:22.5. Enthusiasts want more and more working accessories on their railways and we feel that this fits in well with this idea. Why should we not have a Standard Gauge feeder system to a Narrow Gauge rail head? There are several prototype examples in the U.K. Dinas, Aberystwyth, Welshpool, Barnstaple and Blaenau Festiniog stations all have standard and narrow gauge on opposite platform faces, whilst the Leek and Manifold had transporter wagons and end on interchange loading facilities at most stations. Thus the scope of any garden railway is thereby enhanced with such a system.

Obviously any garden railway enthusiast can, if he so chooses, have a complete G64 system with no G45 narrow gauge but the space requirements must be carefully considered. We are designing our locomotives and rolling stock to go around a minimum of eight to ten foot radius and to this end, the normal stock G64 turnout will be of these radii. For those requiring a sharper radius certain locos and stock will go round 6ft radius. Custom built pointwork is always available to order for those requiring such items. The GRS G64 Trackwork is fully compatible with both LGB, Aristocraft and Tenmille G track systems.

GRS are therefore offering a limited range of locos and rolling stock of small branch line prototypes, so that those with limited space can still manage to have a standard gauge feeder system. As the idea is to have a branch line image, in certain circumstances it should be possible to operate the feeder line on an automatic shuttle, thereby leaving the operator free to concentrate on other matters. Electric locos can be supplied with track current or battery power depending on operational requirements. An auto train or railcar is ideal in these circumstances, and if other trains are used they should be kept to a few wagons or a couple of coaches, again four wheelers for the latter are just right.

The present G64 range of Locomotives, Coaches and Freight rolling stock, models prototypes from GWR, Midland, Southern Railways, British Railways, LNER, LSWR, and LMS, along with a comprehensive range of Track, Parts and Accessories. Major projects will be announced in the press as they come to fruition. In the meantime the G64 range is continuing to expand.