The Chicago & Illinois Midland was a busy, 121 mile coal hauler in Central Illinois. Coal loaded at mines on the line was moved to river docks at Havana, Illinois or to connecting lines including Wabash, B&O, IC, GM&O, C&NW, RI, CB&Q, M&St.L, PRR, TP&W and Nickel Plate. This was a big time operation in a small package. Mile long freights pulled by hansom 2-10-2’s were the norm.

These ready-to-run cars will feature:

• diecast slope sheet-hopper bay-center sill assembly
• injection molded plastic sides, ends, and hopper doors
• fully molded brake tank, valve and air lines
• body mounted brake hose detail
• coal load
• lever-style hand brake
• body mounted magnetically operating knuckle couplers
• close coupling
• Fox Valley Models metal wheels

All road names will be available in multiple road numbers. For instance, order a single, a 2-pack and a 3-pack to get all six road numbers on a run. (Some road names will be available in just three road numbers.)