What would be some good name for a CSX layout?
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I could be a smart alec and say what about "The CSX Layout". In reality is there any particular locale that you're modelling ? If so that is what I'd call it. I see in your good photo, the cabin has the name Mansfield on it.
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HOScale22,
I can't really comment on the Forums,about what they say CSX Railroad stands for,,,,but they are not the only ones that have CSX, Here in the Chgo Burbs,,,there is one that has been around longer than,CSX Railroad and that is a Truck Line,,,CSX, '' Chicago Suburban Express'' The Lift Gate Fleet..Have Fun..
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Frank
Actually CSX works quite well for your layout unless your modeling a specific area found on the CSX like (say) the Logan Sub or Big Sandy Sub. Shared CR access areas calls for both CSX and NS locomotives as per the merger agreement and is operated by CR.
No need for a name other wise since your modeling the CSX and not freelancing a railroad..
Larry
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If you are 'protolancing' (using CSX paint schemes and operating rules, but not modeling a specific location) you could always call your layout the CSX (name of your street or neighborhood) sub.
No less a great than Frank Ellison named his main division point after the street he lived on. The terminal stations of the Delta Lines were named after the two closest cross streets...
Chuck (Modeling Central Japan in September, 1964 - with a rail route named after a theater and stations named after showgirls)
There has been, in recent years, a common thing where people model a real railroad but call it something else. "My railroad is the Altoona Chicago & Pacific. The railroad became part of the Pennsylvania RR in 1950, and my layout is set in the 1990's, so all the equipment is lettered for Conrail." Well, if that's the case, you're modeling Conrail, why not just say so??
In earlier days in the hobby, people often modeled a fictional branchline of a real railroad. That way they could use real equipment, without having to come up with a free-lance name, paint scheme, etc., but not be tied to modeling actual places.
Find out what terms the CSX uses for its segments of its railroad. It will be division, subdivision, district or similar.
Then name your railroad one of those terms and a major feature or location on your line.
So if the CSX uses subdivisions and the major river your railroad follws is the Big Muddy then your railroad could be the "Big Muddy Sub" or if the major yard or City on your route is Frankfort, then it could be the "Frankfort Sub".
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HOscale22 What would be some good name for a CSX layout?
I'd think about going with "Mike", being as it's short for the railroad term "Mikado", and the predecessor railroads all had Mikes (I believe). Alternately, "Woody" might work, as I expect there's a good bit of wood framing on the layout. Mine is named "Dudley" after Dudley Do-Right, as that's what I'm trying to do with its construction.
Oh, I totally forgot the obvious: "Chessie"
Ed
wjstixIn earlier days in the hobby, people often modeled a fictional branchline of a real railroad. That way they could use real equipment, without having to come up with a free-lance name, paint scheme, etc., but not be tied to modeling actual places.
I still do that since it saves a lot of hassle.
My favorite was when I was modeling the C&O-Scioto River Industrial lead.The Scioto runs through Columbus.