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For “tinplate” or “hi-rail” trains, exact scale dimensions were not adhered to. In these cases the the scale name refers more to the diameter of the smallest curved track rather than the size of the train. This is the reason that many newer, 1:48 scale O-gauge trains will not run on O27 or O tubular series track.
In the UK, the scale is referenced by the metric ratio, i.e. 4mm scale or 7mm scale. The metric ratio is the distance in mm that is equal to 1 ft on the prototype.
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