The BS line runs from Dunsmuir California to Portland Oregon and to Spokane Washington. It is co-owned by the BN and the SP. All mainline turnouts are Dispatcher controlled with the ability of local control for switching. The layout is four levels ranging from 36” to 70” high without the use of a helix . There are a limited number of “sit down” jobs. The layout uses 2” pink foam for primary construction, showcasing the different techniques required for this type of construction.
A normal operating session runs approximately 46 trains on the timetable with a few extra trains thrown in. There are two major yards and three staging yards. The staging yards hold about 20 trains. Normal train length is limited to 20 cars.
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John Hanske
LocationSyracuse, IN
ScaleHO
Layout Size62 ft x 35 ft
Mainline Size550 ft
Era1973
Crew Complement18 - 26
CompletionTrack: 100%
Scenery: 70%
Electrical: 100%
NCE - Radio
Wi-Fi ThrottlesYes
Communications SystemWayside phones
Dispatching MethodWe use a timetable with Dispatcher controlled signals
Car ForwardingCar Cards/Waybills
Yes - Cat. Not in area during operations.