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Introducing: The Garfield Central
Garfield Central F7s in Clarendon Gap, the eastern end of the GC system
Below are links to the Garfield Central's track plan, in PDF and JPG formats:
GC Track Plan (PDF)
GC Track Plan (JPG)
The Garfield Central's mainline extends from an eastern reversing loop at Clarendon Gap to a
western reversing loop at Williamsport. The main is double-tracked between each loop. Heading
west to east, trains depart the west loop and head thru the sizeable terminal of Williamsport,
which features a small yard and engine terminal. Upon exiting Williamsport, trains begin their
climb up the stiff eastbound grade, heading across the famous 4-way crossover at "Bohl Crossing".
Towards the top of the hill, trains head through a large overhead bridge (literally) before
entering Summit. Summit features a few sidings and a small town.
From Summit, trains work
their
way through Ridge (above and around Clarendon Gap) and then into Georgetown, the major terminal of
the Garfield Central. Georgetown features a large yard, roundhouse, engine terminal, and lengthy
passing sidings along both mains, making it the ideal crew-change and division point for the
GC. East of Georgetown is Bridgeport, a town featuring several sidings and a small station. Next,
trains head through the "Subway" which is not a town, just a long and narrow rock cut through
which the mainline passes.
The main next wraps around Garfield Courthouse, a rural area with some sidings. East of
Garfield Courthouse, "Bohl Crossing" is encountered once again. This time, the train heads across it
from the other direction and rolls downhill into Clarendon Gap, the eastern end of the GC.
Clarendon Gap features several long sidings as well as an enginehouse and a connection to the
Gaskill Mine complex. Finally, the train enters and clears the east loop and heads back west.
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