| has gloss | eng: S gauge is a scale in model railroading. Modeled at 1:64 scale, S scale track gauge (space between the rails) is 22.42 mm (0.883 in) . S gauge trains are manufactured in both DC and AC powered varieties. S gauge is sometimes confused with standard gauge, a large-scale standard for toy trains in the early part of the 20th century. History S Scale is one of the oldest model railroading scales. The earliest known 1:64 scale train was constructed from card in 1896 . The first working models appeared in England in the early 20th century for greater realism, and S gauge entered what many consider its heyday (although there is more available in S scale today than was available during this period) . However, during that period, Lionel outsold American Flyer nearly 2 to 1. American Flyer's parent company went out of business and the brand was sold to a holding company that also owned Lionel in 1967. |