| The amount of space needed for a G scale train can | | | | will harm just about any scale train, but the larger it is |
| vary, but you can pretty bet that you'll need at least | | | | the more resistance it will have to the elements. |
| enough space for the train, the scenery, the track, and | | | | Since the scale is larger, other advantages would be |
| extra space around it so you don't completely crowd | | | | using more sturdy wood and materials to make |
| the display. It does no good to create a display quality | | | | buildings and other structures necessary for the scene. |
| train and then have parts of it that aren't visible. | | | | An actually railway train wouldn't get stuck inside a |
| Planning a track layout for a G Scale train is no | | | | tunnel without options, but when you bring it down to |
| different from that of any other scale except you | | | | scale it is possible to create a situation where your |
| have to plan for outdoor conditions since it will be used | | | | train could get permanently stuck if you don't plan |
| outside. It will be subjected to potentially harsh | | | | ahead. Make sure any tunnel or covered structure you |
| conditions including water, dirt, leaves, animals, and | | | | create where you train will travel is accessible enough |
| precipitation. Since you'll have more track to cover with | | | | to get the train or potential wild inhabitants out of the |
| power, you'll need a larger power source and plan | | | | way. |
| your power grid better. | | | | An example of a G scale train is the famous |
| Because of high power consumption, some are | | | | Bekonscot Model Village. It was designed and built in |
| provided with supplementary power such as | | | | the 1920s by Roland Callingham as entertainment for |
| rechargeable batteries (similar to those used in | | | | him and his house staff. But, with all great structures it |
| radio-controlled cars) or even lead-acid batteries (or | | | | was soon discovered by the public and then became |
| car batteries). Other supplementary fuel sources | | | | a local attraction. Since then, it has grown and evolved |
| include butane gas and coal. | | | | from a train in a large backyard garden to a scene |
| The environment becomes easier when comparing a | | | | incorporating almost two acres of land. |
| smaller scale train to a G scale; for plants and other | | | | Certainly one of the most complex scenes around, it |
| vegetation, you could typically use trimmed smaller | | | | contains many elements such as castles, mines, piers, |
| variants of the types you want. Other features can be | | | | ports, and windmills - all set within a total of six fictional |
| used with more realism, such as lakes and streams | | | | villages. This railway is an example of how elaborate a |
| whereas with a smaller scale you'd have to worry | | | | scene can get and that your imagination is your only |
| about getting keeping the scene absolutely dry. Water | | | | limit. |