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The CB&Q, Omaha Division features the Burlington's mainline from Kansas City to Omaha.  This HO-scale railroad occupies a space of 22 by 40 feet, depicting the CB&Q ub 1962 as it follows the Missouri River north to Omaha.  Eighteen trains are run, mainly merchandise freight and coal, with locals in each direction, CGW run-throughs and interchange with the Dakota Southern.  Dispatching is by CTC and the railroad is fully signalled.  A crew of 8 includes a dispatcher, 2 yardmasters, industrial switch job and 4 road crews.  Radio communication and CTC-80 carrier control.  The Oak Creek operator is a highly sought position for those who enjoy industrial switching. 

Division or location:  Omaha Division between Omaha and Kansas City
Interchange Railroads:  Chicago Great Western and Dakota Southern.  
Owner:  Jim McCroskie
Size of Railroad:  22’ by 40’
Scale:  HO
Era:  Early 1960’s
Throttle system:  CTC-80
Length of Session:  24 Hours
Number of Crew:  8
Train Control:  CTC signaled, US&S Dispatcher Board, and Radio Communications.  Radio’s required
Listed Jobs:  Dispatcher, St. Joseph Yard Master, Omaha YardMaster, Oak Creek Operator, 4 Road/Switch crews. 

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