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September 25-27, 2026

Amrail Chicago Ops Weekend 2026

Chicago, Illinois

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NYOW

Superintendent: Harry Schildkraut

Based on the NYO&W if it had survived into modern times, as a bridge route across New York from Binghamton to Weehawken, NJ, with branches to Albany, NY and Scranton, PA. Heavy traffic with 20–25 freight trains in a four-hour session; switching-heavy.

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Railroad Details

Superintendent
Harry Schildkraut
Locale
New York state
Scale
HO
Era
Modern
Layout Size
30 x 50, double deck
Control System
Digitrax UT-6D
Scale Clock
3:1
Session Length
4 hours
Crew Size
12–15
Listed Jobs
Dispatcher; Middletown trim, class, and industries; four town operators; 6–8 road crews

Location Details

Accessibility
Stairs to basement
Pets
One dog
Distance from Hotel
30 miles, ~42 minutes

Session Notes

Host contact info on file with organizers only.

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