CMStP&P - 3rd Sub (River) An HO Scale Railroad by Steve Brudlos
The CMStP&P recreates Milwaukee Road operations on the double track mainline between La Crosse and the Twin Cities in the early Fall of 1950. Hiawatha passenger trains, time freights and way freights dominate the main line. Major switching operations involve Wabasha Yard, Winona Yard, Lake City and Red Wing, Minnesota.
Railroad Details
Superintendant: Steve Brudlos
Interchange Railroads: Chicago Great Western/Chicago & Northwestern/Green Bay & Western
Locale: Minnesota along Upper Mississippi River
Era: 1950 - Early Fall
Scale: HO
Layout Size: 14' x 70' + 14 x 70 Single Deck
Control System: Digitrax DCC
Dispatching Method: Timetable, Rule 251 and Train Orders
Car Routing: JMRI Computer-generated Train lists & Switch lists
Crew Size: 14-15
Listed Jobs: 2 Wabasha Yard, 2 Redwing Yard, 2 Winona Yard, 2 CGW Yard, Wayfreight Crew (2), 4-6 Road Crews, 1 Agent
Session Length: 4 Hours
Communications: Verbal
Location Details
Accessibility: Basement
Pets: 1 medium-sized dog
Distance from Hotel: Miles
Estimated Travel Time from Hotel: minuites