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HO Scale - Mountain - Rectangular
Track Switches Stations
Key Specifications
Dimensions4x8 ft
ScaleHO
Min. Radius12"
Est. Cost$500 - $800
Build Time3-4 months
DifficultyAdvanced
HOAdvanced
HOn3 Narrow Gauge Mining Layout
Experience the charm of narrow gauge! This HOn3 layout captures Colorado's mining railroads with steep grades, tight curves, and dramatic mountain scenery.
Key Features
- HOn3 narrow gauge
- Mining theme
- Tight curves possible
- Dramatic mountain scenery
- Colorado prototype
Track Requirements
Estimated track pieces needed to build this layout
24
Straight Sections
20
Curved Sections
4
Turnouts/Switches
Industries & Operations
Suggested industries for realistic switching operations
MineMillOre loading
Scenery Areas
Different scenes and areas you can create on this layout
Mine headMountain passMill townOre loading
Building Tips
- 1Blackstone Models makes excellent HOn3
- 2Tight curves are prototypical for narrow gauge
- 3Weather everything heavily
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