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.
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; with Smart Phone WiFi
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
Radios Required:
Yes, FRS