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Montana Rail Link / BNSF

General Information

The Montana Rail Link layout is an extremely large model railroad featuring CTC control and signal system.  This is a modern railroad with long trains and long runs. 

Adjacent to the layout building is the ex-Nickel Plate mainline on which guests may railfan Norfolk Southern traffic when 'off duty'.

Access: Upstairs
Division or Location: Layout represents Montana and Wyoming.  
Track plan includes around the walls, peninsula, and walk-in sections.
Description: Mainline operation
Scale: HO
Size of Railroad: 30' x 80', double deck' 1400 cars
Era: Contemporary
Completion: Track: 100%; Scenery: 15%; Electrical: 95%
Control System: DCC, Digitrax
Operation Details
Number of Crew: Minimum: 8; Maximum: 18
Length of Session: Normal session is 6 hours including break
Scale Clock Speed: 1:1
Traffic Control: CTC, car cards
Are Radios Required: Yes, FRS
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Layout material (click to open)

Description.pdf Yardmaster.pdf
LaurelWest.pdf
LaurelMiddle.pdf
LaurelEast.pdf
Gateways.pdf