Building the Chicago & Mackinac Railroad
C&M Railroad’s story is built on steady work, dependable connections, and a lasting respect for the people and communities that keep every mile moving forward.
Railroad Roots
Our Story
The Next Mile
Moving Forward
As mentioned earlier, none of us are getting any younger and one of the goals I set for building the C&M IV was to get it up and running quickly. Although I enjoy the building aspects of a model railroad, like design, benchwork, track laying, wiring, electronics, structures, scenery, etc., my most enjoyment comes from operating it. So in this case, fast is good. Once it is operational, I can take my time finishing up all of the scenery and other details that will enhance the visual aspects of the operations.
In addition to a quick build, what else do I want to incorporate into the design? What elements of operations do I like the best? Here are a couple things: – Longest possible mainline run – Lots of switching – Some through & passenger trains – Plenty of staging – Wide aisles.