Recapture the legacy of the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company, a major Class I railroad that spanned over 12,000 miles across seven Midwest states before its 1995 acquisition by Union Pacific. This simulation DLC brings the historic CNW line to life with its GE C40-8 locomotive, complete with authentic details from its operational peak. Track the railroad's evolution through mergers and retrenchments that shaped its mainline core and regional branches.
Key features enhance realism in your train simulation runs: auto-running numbers, ditch lights, night lighting, fan animation, and a custom cab interior. Operate with these precise elements for detailed Midwest rail experiences. Rail enthusiasts who value historical accuracy and functional locomotive details will find this add-on essential.
The Chicago and North Western Transportation Company (reporting mark CNW) was a Class I railroad in the Midwest United States.
It was also known as the North Western. The railroad operated more than 5,000 miles (8,000 km) of track as of the turn of the 20th century, and over 12,000 miles (19,000 km) of track in seven states before retrenchment in the late 1970s. Until 1972, when the company was sold to its employees, it was named the Chicago and North Western Railway.
The C&NW became one of the longest railroads in the USA as a result of mergers with other railroads, such as the Chicago Great Western Railway, Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway and others. By 1995, track sales and abandonment had reduced the total mileage back to about 5,000. The majority of the abandoned and sold lines were lightly trafficked branches in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Large line sales, such as those that resulted in the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad further helped reduce the railroad to a mainline core with several regional feeders and branches.
The company was purchased by Union Pacific Railroad in April 1995 and ceased to exist.
Features Include:
- Auto-Running Numbers.
- Ditch Lights.
- Night Lighting.
- Fan Animation.
- Custom Cab Interior.
