Scale
HO
Status
Active
Superintendent
Ed Klein
Interchange
NP, DM&IR, Soo Line
Locale
Northern Minnesota
Era
1968
Layout Size
1300 sq ft
Control
Easy DCC
Dispatching
Verbal Authority (CTC coming soon)
Communication
Phones
Forwarding
Car Cards
Located near Onalaska, WI., the GN Mesabi Division is based on the iron ore traffic of the GN, with ore traffic from the DM&IR and NP as well. General freight traffic is also represented at several points between Bemidji and Duluth / Superior. Jobs on the layout consist of dispatcher, yardmaster and 2 switch engine crews at Cass Lake, footboard yardmaster at Orr yard, Orr Dock job, DM&IR road crew, and road pool. The double deck layout occupies approximately 1200 square feet, with 695 feet of main line. EasyDcc, using 10 Wireless throttles and 4 tethered throttles allow for lots of operation. Dispatching is done through verbal authority (CTC will be installed at a later date). Communication to the dispatcher is done using phones. If you would like a tour or more information, please contact me at gnmesabidiv@gmail.com
