Welcome to the website of the
Surrey G-Scale Society
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What Is G-Scale?
Started by the German
firm of Lehmann in the
1960s, with a trade name of
LGB (which translated means
Lehmann Big Railway), G
scale is essentially the
modelling of narrow gauge
railway on track 45mm wide
(the same as gauge 1, but to
a heavier profile). The
quality and variety of LGB
products is almost legendary
and such has been their
success that many other
manufacturers have entered
the scene, including
Playmobil in Germany, and
Bachmann and REA in the USA.
G Scale products are
long-lasting and reliable,
and generally weatherproof
making them ideal for
outdoor operation. Some
modellers run their stock
straight from the box,
whilst others scratch build
models, perhaps using a LGB
chassis. The choice is yours
- we operate a broad church.
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G-Scale Society