How To Build a Model Railroad Stove Pipe Wells

Stove Pipe Wells

By Angela Cotey | August 9, 2007

| Last updated on November 3, 2020

Download this track plan from Model Railroader and 102 Realistic Track Plans

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Track plan at a glance
Name: Stove Pipe Wells
Scale: N (1:160) narrow gauge (Nn3)
Size: 4′-1″ x 9′-0″
Theme: mining short line
Era: 1870s to 1950s, depending upon rolling stock used
Style: portable
Mainline run: 34′-6″
Minimum radius: 10″
Minimum turnout: no. 5
Maximum grade: 5 percent
Originally appeared in the December 2006 issue of Model Railroader.
Also appeared in 102 Realistic Track Plans.
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