Operating the Santa Cruz Northern, Part 1 By Angela Cotey | February 15, 2018 | Last updated on November 7, 2022 Watch operations on this HO scale layout Email Newsletter Get the newest photos, videos, stories, and more from Trains.com brands. Sign-up for email today! Get Updates This series covers the operations of Jim Providenza’s Santa Cruz Northern model railroad. In this first installment, we will take a tour of the layout and take a look at the operations of Train #271 the Westbound Drag freight.