Features of the BC&S
Features of the railroad include...
Over 12,000 feet of main line track, not counting siding and runarounds. | |
A 30 foot difference in elevation from the north end to the south end, giving challenge to all steam engines and long trains. | |
A 14 track car barn, 6 steaming tracks, and an electrically operated transfer table. | |
Working automatic signals governing train movements. | Automatic block claiming system on single track sections of the railroad. |
Full shop facilities, restrooms, and crew lounge on site. | |
Car forwarding system and timetable for prototype operations. | Car forwarding initiated 2013. |
Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) | CTC installed 2013 at HK Tower and approach blocks. |