N Scale CNW Layout

Here are a few moments on my micro N Scale layout based on a town in southern Minnesota along the Chicago & North Western's "Alco Line". Appropriate diesel audio is used when possible taken from a CD distributed by the C&NW Historical Society.

The layout measures 28"x49", with a removable dual layer staging yard(s) that extends another 36". I used Atlas code 55 sectional track with all joints soldered and plenty of feeders. Due to the small size and tight radius this is best suited for smaller equipment. I run the long streamliner cars, but clearance is close. Here is a download link to the pdf of the July 2010 N Scale Magazine article with track diagram;
http://www.rocketcarmedia.com/downloads/CNWInAWorkbench.zip

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Science & Technology

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• N-Scale-CNW-Layout
• C&NW
• n-scale
• model-railroad

[rocketcar101]

thanks for the kind reviews, please see the full description for more layout details

[firefaiting]

wow, this is a realy nice layout you've ade there man.

i love the sounds, you drive the trains at correst speeds, not 1000miles.

i like the trees and all the scenery

[mrspacecase]

That passenger train pulling into the station brings back memories! I remember that sound from when I took commuter trains to Chicago and back.

[mrspacecase]

I really like the way you set-up the sidewalk in front of the pool hall. I am attempting something similar on my own Galena and Platteville layout. Love the sounds as well - do you ever plan to get sound in the Alcos? I wonder if they make speakers small enough but with sound that's comparable to the HO sound decoders?

[mikebeard2]

This is N scale model railroading at its very best. I'd really like to know how you weathered all the cars and buildings. An inspiration to those of us trailing a long way behind. Thank you.

[RokusDragon]

how big is the overall layout

[adaribros]

Can you send me the plan.

[adaribros]

Can you please send me the plan? This is one of the nicest layouts I've ever seen!

[NscaleTrains001]

could i have a copy of your track plan please? i might modify it a bit. GREAT layout amazing scenes!

[CNW8646]

Same, read it in N Scale the other day. Great layout big fan of the CNW in Wisconsin, love the Alco's.