cnw

ModelRailroadForums.com is a free Model Railroad Discussion Forum and photo gallery. We cover all scales and sizes of model railroads. Whether you're a master model railroader or just getting started, you'll find something of interest here.


  1. CNW #8542, NS #9255

    CNW #8542, NS #9255

    CNW #8542 and NS #9255 rolling by on the train.
    • SP4449BN9444
    • Media item
    • 8542 9255 cnw ns train
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  2. 3 six-axle engines on a freight

    3 six-axle engines on a freight

    BN/BNSF #9477, NS #9255, CNW #8542 on hauling a freight.
    • SP4449BN9444
    • Media item
    • 8542 9255 9477 bn bnsf cnw ns
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  3. Mug Shot of UP 1995

    Mug Shot of UP 1995

    UP 1995 at Wilton Jct. IL.
    • GTW 5847
    • Media item
    • cnw heritage sd70ace unit up
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  4. The Passing of "Old Friends"

    The Passing of "Old Friends"

    While an elderly couple mourns the departure of a friend, one can't help thinking of the "Fallen Flag" in the backround.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • cnw fallenflag madcow
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Dioramas and Mini-Scenes
  5. The MadCow "Guernsey 400"

    The MadCow "Guernsey 400"

    Although the power still waves the CNW flag, This is really the Twin-Cities to Chicago day train, operated by the MadCow. Note the UP inspired paint scheme on the first sleeper. This car is lettered for the CNW.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • ablemann cnw e7a madcow route
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Cities, Towns and Industrial Areas
  6. Get 'em before they get new stencils!!

    Get 'em before they get new stencils!!

    A 'pure' CNW F7A leads a sister and a GP-9 westbound at Ablemann. These units are starting to get the MCOW re-stenciling.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • ablemann cnw f7a madcow route
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  7. Best shot I could get, for now.

    Best shot I could get, for now.

    The FP45B unit #8 with dynamyics wailing, roars by at 50 mph on the shippers special. This is one RARE unit!!
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • cnw dachshundville fp45b madcow
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Dioramas and Mini-Scenes
  8. A rare treat!

    A rare treat!

    With bi-level commuter cars in tow, The NorthWesterns' rarest power make an appearance on a shippers special. Here SD40T-2 #8960 leads the 45B unit on a westbound journey.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • cnw dachshundville madcow sd40t-2
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Cities, Towns and Industrial Areas
  9. Ex-CNW 416 arrives with MadCow Brass

    Ex-CNW 416 arrives with MadCow Brass

    An ex commuter F7A arrives with a sister on the point of an executive special touring the system.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • cnw dachshunville f7 madcow
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Dioramas and Mini-Scenes
  10. GP-35 #845 Eastbound

    GP-35 #845 Eastbound

    Lots of action on the new MadCow Route. Here a trio of 4-axle geeps led by GP-35 845 cross highway 26 as they slow for work in Dachshundville.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • cnw dachshunville gp-35 madcow route
    • Comments: 7
    • Category: Cities, Towns and Industrial Areas
  11. GP-9 #1755 EB at Dachshundville

    GP-9 #1755 EB at Dachshundville

    Eastbound time-freight led by ex-CNW 1755 slows to 40mph as she passes through Dachshundville on the MadCow Route.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • cnw dachshundville madcow route
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Dioramas and Mini-Scenes
  12. 'New' Arrivals for Baraboo!!

    'New' Arrivals for Baraboo!!

    Still wearing the old CNW freight scheme, F7A 4083 leads a train of retired James E. Strates carnival cars over the Ablemann high bridge.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • ablemann carnival cnw e. james strates
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Bridges and Trestles
  13. MadCow Employee Special

    MadCow Employee Special

    Employess of the Madison Central of Wisconsin Ry. enjoy a Saturday excursion over the newly acquired Reedsburg sub. Managment runs the special train seen here at the Ablemann High Bridge.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • ablemann cnw f7a madcow
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Bridges and Trestles
  14. The Dairyland "400"

    The Dairyland "400"

    With the CNW takeover in transition, a wild assortment of power is common. Case in point, an ex-CNW E7A leads FP45B and an E7B on the eastbound journey to Madison.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • cnw e7a e7b fp45b madcow
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  15. Going to be a busy day....

    Going to be a busy day....

    Ex-CNW 1203 gets into position for spotting the empties arriving from the west. The GP-30 & GP-9 are now owned by the Madison Central of Wisconsin, a private entity.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • ablemann cnw gp-30 gp-9 madcow
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Cities, Towns and Industrial Areas
  16. The "Guernsey 400"

    The "Guernsey 400"

    Ex-CNW, now MadCow Route F7A #427 leads sister F7A #416 westbound at the quarry at Ablemann.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • cnw f7a guernsey madcow
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Passenger Cars
  17. Under new ownership....

    Under new ownership....

    New owner Madison Central of Wisconsin is under control of the Ex-CNW Madison Division. Five brothers from Baraboo Wisconsin have purchased the line and a large assortment of equipment. Here a MadCow SD50 and SD40T-2 arrive at Ablemann with an empty rock train for loading.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • ablemann cnw madcow mcow sd40t-2 sd50
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Bridges and Trestles
  18. The Guernsey Limited

    The Guernsey Limited

    The Guernsey Limited glides eastbound on it's first trip under new ownership. The CNW has spun off the Madison Division, along with a pile of equipment to a group based out of Baraboo. The new name for the railroad is Madison Central of Wisconsin and is referred to as the "MadCow...
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • cnw e7 guernsey madcow mcow
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Dioramas and Mini-Scenes
  19. GP30 at Dachshundville

    GP30 at Dachshundville

    #822, a GP30, has a good pull on a westbound local. On the return trip, the crew will switch the mill and elevator here.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • 822 cnw dachshundville elevator gp30 mill
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Dioramas and Mini-Scenes
  20. Smalltown Thunder

    Smalltown Thunder

    A pair of CNW GP-35's Rumble through Dachshundville on an eastbound manifest.
    • enjineerbill
    • Media item
    • cnw dachshundville gp35
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Dioramas and Mini-Scenes




Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a commision from some of the links and ads shown on this website (Learn More Here)


ModelRailroadForums.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

RailroadBookstore.com - An online railroad bookstore featuring a curated selection of new and used railroad books. Railroad pictorials, railroad history, steam locomotives, passenger trains, modern railroading. Hundreds of titles available, most at discount prices! We also have a video and children's book section.

ModelRailroadBookstore.com - An online model railroad bookstore featuring a curated selection of new and used books. Layout design, track plans, scenery and structure building, wiring, DCC, Tinplate, Toy Trains, Price Guides and more.

Top