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     • Standard Gauge derives its name from Lionel and refers to trains which run on three-rail track that is 2 1/8" wide. First cataloged in 1906, Lionel developed the scale to compete with European imports.
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   What is Lionel standard gauge?

   • Lionel’s standard gauge is the typical gauge that is utilized. Lionel Standard gauge has been in existence since 1906. The width between the rails is 2.125 inches, and the third track in the middle of the rail runs on electricity. Lionel called this “Standard Gauge” and filed for a trademark. The slogan for it was “Lionel-Standard of the World.”

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   Did Lionel make standard gauge trains?

   • Lionel and its competitors made standard gauge trains. The tracks for each major player in the train game were roughly the same size and width. The trains and the buildings were about the same scale. However, the couplers were incompatible, and you could not mix.

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   What is a Lionel O gauge train?

   • Lionel’s O gauge tracks are a direct descendant of an earlier windup O gauge design. These early model train standards used only two rails but used a windup key for power. Lionel just replaced the key with electricity to produce a more automated power system, but otherwise kept its design.

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   When did Lionel start making OO gauge models?

   • Lionel started to produce more realistic sets with its new O gauge models. OO gauge models were also being made. The OO gauges came out in 1938, and other companies tried to recreate the Lionel model but consequently failed. OO gauge was soon traded in for HO scale models.

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3. worldwiderails.com › what-is-lionels-standard-gaugeWhat is Lionel's Standard Gauge? | Worldwide Rails

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   Lionel Standard gauge has been in existence since 1906. The width between the rails is 2.125 inches, and the third track in the middle of the rail runs on electricity. Lionel called this “Standard Gauge” and filed for a trademark. The slogan for it was “Lionel-Standard of the World.”.

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   Jul 20, 2013 · Historians disagreed on Lionel's reason for creating Standard Gauge, giving two stories. One story is that Lionel misread the specifications for Marklin's European Gauge 2, measuring the distance between the inside portion of the rails rather than between the centers of the rails as Märklin did, thus accidentally making a slightly larger and ...

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   * Unfortunately, in model railroading's history there was a format called "Standard Gauge" introduced by Lionel in 1906. You can read more about it on Wikipedia. When we use the commonly-referred-to term "standard-gauge", we use it to differentiate between 4' 8-1/2" railhead spacing and that of the narrow-gauges (Sn2, Sn3, and Sn42).

6. everything.explained.today › Standard_Gauge_(toyStandard Gauge (toy trains) explained

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   Lionel's Standard Gauge is distinct from the standard gauge of real railroads, and the later 1:64 scale S gauge popularized by American Flyer after World War II. Due to the trademark, Lionel's competitors mostly called their similar offerings "wide gauge".

7. worldwiderails.com › why-do-lionel-trains-have-3-railsWhy Do Lionel Trains Have 3 Rails? | Worldwide Rails

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   Only American Flyer used a competing 2-rail “S Gauge” standard. 3-Rails Systems Have History. Lionel’s O gauge tracks are a direct descendant of an earlier windup O gauge design. These early model train standards used only two rails but used a windup key for power.

8. traintrackshq.com › why-does-lionel-track-have-3-railsWhy Lionel Track Has 3 Rails: History, Advantages, And Impact

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   The 3-rail system, also known as the “standard gauge” system, is a popular track type used in model railroading. It has gained popularity over time for its numerous advantages over other types of track systems. This section will explore the advantages of the 3-rail system, including improved electrical contact, greater stability, and durability.

9. thevillagesmodeltrainclub.com › standard_scaleStandard Gauge model trains, The Villages

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   Standard Gauge derives its name from Lionel and refers to trains which run on three-rail track that is 2 1/8" wide. First cataloged in 1906, Lionel developed the scale to compete with European imports.