The objective of this website is to promote and provide resources to support accurate modelling in O14.
O14 (often called O-14) is a standard for accurate modelling of prototype 2ft narrow gauge railways in 7mm:ft scale (1:43.5) using 14mm gauge model track. It is not to be confused with On2 which is a US based standard in ¼”:ft scale (1:48) on ½” gauge model track.
In practice the actual gauge of such nominal 2ft gauge railways varied considerably. 2ft (610mm) was usually the norm for industrial systems with the larger mainline style railways typically being of 1′ 11 ½” (600mm) gauge. This latter gauge was used by both sides for the extensive military railways in WWI and much of this equipment found further use elsewhere after the war. Even those of the same exact gauge often had sometimes incompatible variations in back to back and flange way dimensions. However in modelling it is recommended to use the same O14 standards for all such variations.
O14 is supported by a small but enthusiastic fraternity with members from all over the world. O14 modellers are encouraged to contribute information to this website and also join the associated: O14 Yahoo Group and participate in friendly discussions about O14 (and often other gauges and topics too).
Trade support originated with Roy Link who also defined the standards and is now continued by David Janes of KBscale. Other 7mm manufacturers are increasingly providing O14 options. Roy Link continues to actively support O14 through his excellent magazine Narrow Gauge and Industrial Railway Modelling Review.
Prospective commentators and contributors to this site should read: Notes for Commentators and Notes for Contributors.
We would like to encourage traders to post details on this site about any products of interest to O14 modellers. See: Notes for Traders for details.
Finally if you want to share experiences with other O14 modellers you should join the O14 Yahoo Group. This is also the best place to contact the site moderators.
