M
ost, if not all narrow gauge and shortline railroads
were created to do one thing, and that was the
movement of one or two commodities or raw materi-
als to the rest of the world for use.
The narrow gauge Rio Grande's vast network of rail lines is the
exception, and it was really a class one railroad that operated
on narrow gauge track. The Rio Grande had more locomotives
in some single classes then most other narrow gauge railroads
and shortlines had in their entire fleets.
It carried diverse cargos and had a diverse fleet of freight cars.
With these options coupled with the magnificent scenery of
the Rocky Mountains, it is very easy to understand why narrow
gauge modelers are drawn to this railroad.
Four prototype railroads have influenced my modeling. One
is a standard gauge shortline and the other three are narrow
The Lite and Narrow column
by Larry Smith
Modeling a small battery of coke ovens, a
multi-scale industry at home on any railroad ...
Coke ovens!
Ramblings on Narrow Gauge
and Branchline Modeling
The Lite and Narrow - 1
