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September 25-27, 2026

Amrail Chicago Ops Weekend 2026

Chicago, Illinois

Layouts / BNSF & UP KC

BNSF & UP KC

Superintendent: Dale Heilman

Medium size layout with two extensive yards and 31 scheduled trains. Multi-level (no helix) and completely signaled; no dispatcher—signals are activated by road crews.

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Railroad Details

Superintendent
Dale Heilman
Locale
Kansas City
Scale
HO
Era
Modern
Layout Size
1700 sq ft
Control System
Lenz; CVP wireless throttles
Scale Clock
None
Session Length
3 hours
Crew Size
8–10
Listed Jobs
Two yardmasters (BNSF and UP); produce center; Ford assembly plant; 4–6 road crews (manifest, locals, extras, grain, stacks); Amtrak and El Capitan passenger

Location Details

Accessibility
Stairs to basement
Pets
None
Distance from Hotel
18 miles, ~25 minutes

Session Notes

Host contact info on file with organizers only.

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