General Information	This large layout replicates present day BNSF operations between Chicago and Ft. Madison, IA.  Operations are very busy, fast paced, prototypic operation, paralleling the actual volume of trains that operate over the real Chilli Sub.  Scenery on the railroad is 100% complete.  Method of operation is Rule 261, utilizing CTC, as well as physical interchanging of cars with seven area railroads.  The schedule will consist of approximately 30+ trains and requires one Dispatcher, one Tower Operator, one Yardmaster, and ten crews for a variety of freight, intermodal, coal, grain, and local service.   The railroad has been featured in several Model Railroader magazines.
Access:	Basement stairs, not wheelchair accessible, 60" duckunder
Division or Location:	BNSF mainline between Chicago, IL, and Fort Madison, IA
Description:	High density, single- and double-track mainline; Point to point, Walk-around with peninsulas
Scale:	HO
Size of Railroad:	25' x 50', approx. 1500 sq ft; 1000+ cars
Era:	Present day
Completion:	Track: 100%; Scenery: 100%; Electrical: 100%
Control System:	Easy DCC - CVP Products, radio throttles
Operation Details
Number of Crew:	Minimum: 2; Maximum: 8
Length of Session:	4 - 5 hours
Scale Clock Speed:	3:1
Traffic Control:	Dispatcher controlled CTC, Rule 261, Timetable for speed limits / locations
Are Radios Required:	Radios are supplied
Listed Jobs:	Experienced operators only, no first timers, please. Dispatcher Tower Operator Yardmaster Mainline crews (7 total, 1 person each)
Web Site:	www.bnsfchillisub.com

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