Dave Martini’s CSX Northeast is a 24’x40’ pro-typical freelanced layout, representing both CSX and Conrail, prior to the breakup of Conrail. The layout features a single track mainline from Buffalo, NY to Cleveland OH – both represented by staging. The CSX Northeast features several overhead freights moving heavy tonnage (TOFCs, thru freights, unit coal and grain), along with east and west Amtrak service. There are several large industrial switching areas served by both locals and sweeper trains. A branch line to the 2nd deck allows access to a large coal loading facility. Two short line railroads, the fictional S&N, and the Central Ohio System, have interchange locations in addition to servicing their own customers. Operators during a typical 3 hrs. session will be kept busy with 12-14 mainline trains, several local freights, yard jobs and extras. Mainline trains are dispatched by a master schedule, while locals and yard jobs work from switch lists. The layout is DCC (Digitrax) with operating signals on the West end of the Division.