The Illinois Central Gulf and Calumet Railroad is a "protolanced" HO scale model railroad set in the late 1970's. The layout will contain elements of the ICG from Chicago to Champaign as well as Decatur, Illinois. In addition, the freelanced Calumet Railroad is also featured. The design has been created with operations as the ultimate goal with heavy overhead traffic, as well as local and urban switching. Interchange with the GTW, EJ&E, and IHB in the Chicago area will provide additional operational interest. Steel mill operations are prominently featured.

As the construction and development of the layout progresses, the online Construction Journal will be updated to document progress.

What's New 12/22/2007: Journal Update: Tortoises and some scenery started 5/10/2007: Journal Update: DS64 Install; Markham track; etc... 4/18/2007: 2007 Midwest Regional Convention CATS Clinic on Software page.

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