Prototypes - USA

American 18-20 inch lines.


This is a list of close to 18in gauge railways in the US, where of some are presented in the menu. From the site www.ngrrlines.com with tip from gauge18rr (Olin Anderson).

  • ANACONDA MINE RAILROAD (MT) 1"6´ Mine 1896 19?? [Po/Tb]
  • ANACORTES RAILWAY (WA) 1"6´ Tour 1969 date 1 mile {D}
  • ARIZONA HERCULES COPPER COMPANY RAILROAD (AZ) 1"6´ Mine 1918 1922 [Tb] {MA}
  • ASARCO RAILROAD (MD) 1"7´ Ind 1970 197? {X}
  • BUSK IVANHOE TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION RAILROAD (CO) 1"8´ Con 1891 18?? [Po/Tb]
  • CALUMET & ARIZONA MINING COMPANY RAILROAD (AZ) 1"6´ Mine 1913 19?? [MA/Tb]
  • CALUMET & ARIZONA MINING COMPANY RAILROAD (AZ) 1"8´ Mine 1906 19?? [MA/Tb]
  • CLIFFORD ORANGE COMPANY RAILROAD (FL) 1"6´ Farm 1892 19?? [Li]
  • CORONADO RAILROAD (AZ) 1"8´ Ind 1879 1901 18 miles [E/G/T] {H/MA/RD}
  • KUKAIAU PLANTATION COMPANY RAILROAD (HA) 1"8´ Farm 1887 1917 4 miles [Tb] {Co}
  • COMSTOCK TUNNEL COMPANY RAILROAD (NV) 1"10´ Mine 1892 19?? [Po/Tb]
  • CONSOLIDATED KANSAS CITY SMELTING & REFINING COMPANY RAILROAD (KS) 1"10´ Ind 1893 19?? [Po]
  • CRANE VALVE COMPANY RAILROAD (CT) 1"8´ Ind 1910 19?? [Po]
  • EAST LAKE PARK SCENIC RAILWAY (CA) 1"6´ Tour 1901 19?? 1 mile {F}
  • HANA PLANTATION RAILROAD (HA) 1"8´ Farm 1883 1906 [Tb] {Co}
  • HECLA MINING COMPANY RAILROAD (ID) 1"6´ Mine 19?? 19?? [Tb/X]
  • HEEIA AGRICULTURAL COMPANY RAILROAD (HA) 1"8´ Farm 1883 1903 4 miles [Tb] {Co}
  • HERMANOS (SAMUEL) COMPANY RAILROAD (MX) 1"8´ Mine 1895 19?? [Li]
  • HOMESTAKE MINING COMPANY RAILROAD (SD) 1"6´ Mine [Do/Po/Tb]
  • HOMESTAKE MINING COMPANY RAILROAD (SD) 1"10´ Mine [Po/Tb]
  • IMPERIAL COPPER COMPANY RAILROAD (AZ) 1"8´ Mine 1908 1923 [Tb] {MA}
  • KUKAIAU PLANTATION COMPANY RAILROAD (HA) 1"8´ Farm 1887 1917 4 miles [Tb] {Co}
  • MAGMA ARIZONA COPPER COMPANY RAILROAD (AZ) 1"8´ Mine 1920 19?? [Tb] {MA}
  • OVERFAIR RAILWAY (CA) 1"7´ Tour 1905 191? 1 mile [Tb] {F}
  • PROGRESO MINING COMPANY RAILROAD (MX) 1"10´ Mine 1878 1919 {X}
  • STANDARD MINING COMPANY RAILROAD (ID) 1"6´ Mine 1896 1916 [X]
  • UNITED STATES SMELTING & REFINING COMPANY RAILROAD (UT) 1"6´ Ind 1916 19?? [Po]
  • UNITED STATES STORES COMPANY RAILROAD (UT) 1"6´ Mine 1915 19?? [Po]
  • UNITED VERDE COPPER COMPANY RAILROAD (AZ) 1"8´ Mine 1907 19?? [MA/Tb]
  • VENICE MINIATURE RAILWAY (CA) 1"6´ Tour 1902 1927 {F}

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Prototypes, USA - Arizona Copper Company

More pictures from Wayde Gutman. This time from the Morenci and Clifton towns 200 miles due east of Tucson, US. May 17, 2012 : More pictures from Wayde Gutman. This time from the Morenci and Clifton towns 200 miles due east of Tucson, US.

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Prototypes, USA - Arizona Copper Company 2

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Prototypes, USA - Arizona Copper Company 3

Photos from the Marty Johnston Collection. May 17, 2012 : Photos from the Marty Johnston Collection.

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Prototypes, USA - Bunker Hill Mine

Battery power locomotive is on display in Wallace, Idaho USA. Tim Stolle made a drawing in Gazette 2004 October issue. May 17, 2012 : Battery power locomotive is on display in Wallace, Idaho USA. Tim Stolle made a drawing in Gazette 2004 October issue.

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Prototypes, USA - Butte Mine, Montana

Tim  Stolle made a drawing on a Latrine Car in Gazette 2002 May/June issue. May 17, 2012 : Tim Stolle made a drawing on a Latrine Car in Gazette 2002 May/June issue.

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Prototypes, USA - Crystal Gold Mine

Crystal Gold Mine Tour Yards in Kellog, Idaho. Tim Stolle made a drawing on a home-made flat car in Gazette a few years back. May 17, 2012 : Crystal Gold Mine Tour Yards in Kellog, Idaho. Tim Stolle made a drawing on a home-made flat car in Gazette a few years back.

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Prototypes, USA - Homestake Mine

Homestake Mine in Lead, South Dakota. Big article in Gazette 1984 March/April issue. This mine had ... May 17, 2012 : Homestake Mine in Lead, South Dakota. Big article in Gazette 1984 March/April issue. This mine had ...

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Prototypes, USA - Double Rainbow Mines Co

Double Rainbow Mines Company in Gilpin County, Colorado. From a Picture caption in Gazette early 80's issue. May 17, 2012 : Double Rainbow Mines Company in Gilpin County, Colorado. From a Picture caption in Gazette early 80's issue.

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Prototypes, USA - Tim Stolle drawings

These are a couple of nice drawings of 18in gauge rolling stock Tim Stolle made through the years. May 17, 2012 : These are a couple of nice drawings of 18in gauge rolling stock Tim Stolle made through the years.

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Prototypes, USA - United Verde Copper Co

United Verde Copper Company in Jerome, Arizona. Tim Stolle made a drawing on a Rocker-dump car in .... May 17, 2012 : United Verde Copper Company in Jerome, Arizona. Tim Stolle made a drawing on a Rocker-dump car in ....

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