Greetings all:
I plan to model a good size portion of the former IC mainline between Chicago and Carbondale (with the main focus on Amtrak operations @ Union Station.) I have ridden this line a few times and plan to railfan it the next time I am in the area.
Besides the Carbondale area, I am looking to model a portion of the line that has:
a) Single track mainline
b) Passing siding
c) Railroad crossing (gate/bell/flashing light-equipped)
d) Small town (no Amtrak station necessary since Carbondale will be modeled)
e) Some place (along the single track) that has a defect detector
f) Some lineside industries to switch
If anyone is familiar with the area that could meet the above requirements please let me know. Some other questions I have are:
How many through freights does CN run daily (ballpark figure)? Any regular scheduled trains besides Amtrak?
Are there any Pointe St. Charles Vans still left in service?
It looks like CN has a decent sized yard in Centralia, do they run locals from there to switch industries?
What type of signals do they have? (Modern-hooded signals, searchlight, etc?)
Is the whole line from Chicago-Carbondale (and beyond) the Centralia Subdivision?
This is a brand new realm for me and am learning this area as I go. Any information would BE GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you in advance,
-Tom
I plan to model a good size portion of the former IC mainline between Chicago and Carbondale (with the main focus on Amtrak operations @ Union Station.) I have ridden this line a few times and plan to railfan it the next time I am in the area.
Besides the Carbondale area, I am looking to model a portion of the line that has:
a) Single track mainline
b) Passing siding
c) Railroad crossing (gate/bell/flashing light-equipped)
d) Small town (no Amtrak station necessary since Carbondale will be modeled)
e) Some place (along the single track) that has a defect detector
f) Some lineside industries to switch
If anyone is familiar with the area that could meet the above requirements please let me know. Some other questions I have are:
How many through freights does CN run daily (ballpark figure)? Any regular scheduled trains besides Amtrak?
Are there any Pointe St. Charles Vans still left in service?
It looks like CN has a decent sized yard in Centralia, do they run locals from there to switch industries?
What type of signals do they have? (Modern-hooded signals, searchlight, etc?)
Is the whole line from Chicago-Carbondale (and beyond) the Centralia Subdivision?
This is a brand new realm for me and am learning this area as I go. Any information would BE GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you in advance,
-Tom