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We are going to model prototype 40cm gauge, by using H0e 9mm gauge track. True, 9 mm x 43.5 = 391.5mm, but let's not split hairs over the shortage of a prototype 8.5mm. The advantage is using a scale that has plenty of volume as far as rolling stock and scenery are concerned, while being able to use N scale chassis for locomotives, diesel engines and wagons. What is more, N scale driving bogies are available at affordable prices. Except in the U.K., there are few ready-to-run models. A good reason for giving free rein to your imagination! Designing a small 40cm gauge scale layout operated with locomotives is not unrealistic; one true life example was Sir Arthur Heywood's 15 inch (381mm) gauge estate railway, that even featured a dining-car and couchettes!
