CB&Q: Chicago-Aurora-C&I

This newly constructed RR is based on the route of the CB&Q from Chicago to Aurora and on to Savanna, IL. The railroad is under construction in its own 1600 sq ft building on Scott and Nancy's property. Current jobs in include two dispatchers East End and C&I, 4 yard masters/switchers, 5 local switch jobs, 4 mainline switch jobs and 5 mainline trains. First op sessions have been successfully completed.

Superintendents	Scott and Nancy Stearns
Division or Location:	Chicago to Aurora and on to Savanna, IL
Interchange Railroads:	Harbor Belt, EJ&E, CNW, Milwaukee
Size of Railroad:	1600 square foot building
Scale:	HO
Era:	Early 60s
Control System:	Digitrax
Scale Clock Speed:	Not yet
Length of Session:
Number of Crew:	15-20
Train Control:	Verbal
Are Radios Required:	No, telephones are used
Listed Jobs:	Two dispatchers: East End and C&I, 4 yard masters/switchers, 5 local switch jobs, 4 mainline switch jobs and 5 mainline trains.
Accessibility:
Distance from hotel:	65 miles
Estimated travel time from hotel:	Approx. 90 minutes
Web Site:	{None...yet}
Pets:

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