MCTD Track Plan

Latest Draft

This is the latest draft of the track plan for the MCTD. As always, I consider this plan a work-in-progress, and not all elements are shown. In particular, benchwork sections may not appear in the plan.

Current Version – V1.5.4

Changes from last version

Minor revision.

  • Added a crossover near Crown Cork & Seal to allow trains to cross back and forth. Previously trains on the Chessie side that want to Consolidated Coal couldn’t get back out to the Chessie mainline.

Previous Versions

I often say a track plan is never finished, it’s just the latest draft. In fact you can search for it above and find at leat two or three instances! Here’s some past versions of the plan, in case you’re interested in the evolution.

VersionThumbnail (Click to Enlarge)Changes from Previous Version
Version 1.5.3
  • Added Cambridge Iron & Metal back into plan, in a more prototypical location than the spur removed in Version 1.5.2
  • Added passing siding near the GM Siding area
  • Shifted Conrail trackage to support better spacing due to passing siding addition at GM Siding
Version 1.5.2
(Major Revision)

  • Relocated spray booth location to just "east" (to the right) of Eastern Ave area
  • Removed "run through" Halethorpe/Wicomico St. Peninsula connected to right side
  • Removed Cambridge Iron & Metal of plan. (See https://www.chessiemctd.com/2019/best-laid-track-plans/ for details.)
  • Minor modification to B&O track between Eastern Ave and the B&O/Conrail crossover increasing length and slightly reducing grade
  • Minor modification to Coca-Cola industry shape
  • Conrail Bayiew Yard
    • Added runaround track to support new industrial peninsula
    • Removed "turnout to nowhere"
  • Removed B&O Bayview Yard completely
  • Removed Engine servicing area completely
  • Added new industrial peninsula
    • Minor modifications to B&O trackage to support entrance to Wicomico St area.
    • Wicomico St.
      • Modified orientation of Wicomico St.
      • Modified some industry locations relative to other industries
      • Reduced street trackage storage to one track near Raleigh Industrial Center
      • Dropped W.T. Burnett from plan.
    • "Halethorpe" (May need to be renamed, as it now bears little to no relation to the actual Halethorpe area)
      • Added "Laura's Own" (freelance industry)
      • Added Team Track
      • Added Sorting Yard
      • Added National Bohemian Brewery (based loosely on Carling Brewery from Halethorpe)
  • Added additional backdrop behind National Bohemian Brewery to allow space for spray booth vent
Version 1.5.1Click to View PDF - No PreviewInterim Plan attempting to fit Halethorpe industries back into plan in former B&O yard location without major modifications to former Halethorpe layout.
Version 1.5.0Click to View PDF - No PreviewInterim Plan removing bump out peninsula completely, but keeping B&O yard
Version 1.4.5
  • Extended Shop track at Consolidated Coal

  • Updated Conrail Industry Staging area

  • Added Eastern Ave. Underpass plan

  • Added additional backdrop behind National Bohemian Brewery to allow space for spray booth vent
Version 1.4.4Added Caboose track to Penn Mary Yard
Version 1.4.3TBA