United StatesCascade MountainsRain Forest

Modeling Cascade Range

BNSF and predecessor roads tackle the Cascades through multiple tunnels and dramatic grades. Stevens Pass offers spectacular Pacific Northwest scenery.

Marine with heavy precipitation3 Railroads3 Industries

Railroads

Major railroads operating in Cascade Range

Great NorthernBurlington NorthernBNSF

Industries

Key industries for freight traffic and scenery

Grain

Intermodal

Lumber

Modeling Tips

Expert recommendations for authentic Cascade Range scenery

1
Model the 7.8 mile Cascade Tunnel
2
Include dramatic trestles and bridges
3
Add evergreen forests
4
Model snow operations
5
Include electrified era for variety

Signature Scenery Features

Distinctive elements that define Cascade Range layouts

Cascade Tunnel

Evergreen forests

Waterfalls

Mountain lakes

Steel trestles

Era Highlights

Historical periods and their modeling characteristics

Electric Era

GN electrified to eliminate smoke in tunnel

BN Era

Merger combined GN and NP

Modern

BNSF high-density operations

Quick Facts

Country

United States

Climate

Marine with heavy precipitation

Terrain Types

Cascade MountainsRain Forest

Primary Industries

Grain, Intermodal, Lumber

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