Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Zone 3 in La Crosse, WI
This module group built by Shane Lambert is based on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Zone 3 in La Crosse, WI. It will be built in at least 3 sections to incorporate as much of the area as I can. I hope to start on Phase 1 in early 2025 and have all three zones done by March, 2026. These modules will be built using Tomalco Flex Track and hand-built turnouts made using Fast Tracks jigs.
Modules
Second Street Information
![2nd Street in La Crosse, WI](/_next/image?url=%2Fshane-lambert%2Fcbq-zone-3%2Fsecond-street-track-plan.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Phase 1 of the build will focus on the area along 2nd Street and feature street running. This module will be 15 feet long in 5 foot sections. This length was chosen to make the sections manageable but also fit the desired track plan. Construction of this phase is set to begin in early 2025.
West Avenue Branch
![2nd Street in La Crosse, WI](/_next/image?url=%2Fshane-lambert%2Fcbq-zone-3%2Feast-end-track-plan.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Phase 2 will focus on the area East of Heileman Brewery crossing West Avenue. This module is slightly longer. This phase will be 20 feet long in 5 foot sections. Construction of this phase is set to begin in late 2025.
Heileman Brewery
![Heileman Brewery in La Crosse, WI](/_next/image?url=%2Fshane-lambert%2Fcbq-zone-3%2Fheileman-brewery-realistic.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
This module represents the G. Heileman Brewery and surrounding industries in La Crosse, WI. The module set will be 24 feet long consisting of eight 4 foot modules. I had to get a little creative with the modules to get the scene to fit, turning 4 modules on the long end. The track plan follows what is currently in use today, which I have been told is about the same that it was back in 1960. A small safety wedge was added to keep the track the minimum of 4 inches from the edge in this spot. I considered leaving off the right most module, but by adding this I can include one additional business and have enough switch length to switch all of the tracks without any other helper modules.
Check Out My Other Modules
Below is a list of modules that I am planning to build. Click on a module name to learn more about it. See all of my Modules.
Module | Group | Length | Industries | Status | ETA |
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Ready Mix Concrete | CNW La Crosse | 5 feet | 1 | In Progress | Spring, 2025 |
C&NW Indian Hill District | CNW La Crosse | 20 feet | 5 | In Planning | Summer, 2025 |
C&NW La Crosse Yard | CNW La Crosse | 20 feet | 1 | In Planning | Winter, 2025 |
End Modules | 2 feet | 0 | In Planning | Spring, 2026 | |
Curve Modules | 6 feet | 0 | In Planning | Summer, 2026 | |
Second Street, La Crosse, WI | CB&Q Zone 3 | 15 feet | 9 | In Planning | Fall, 2026 |
West Avenue - La Crosse, WI | CB&Q Zone 3 | 15 feet | 5 | In Planning | Winter, 2025-2026 |
Heileman Brewery | CB&Q Zone 3 | 20 feet | 9 | In Planning | Spring, 2026 |
Los Angeles Produce Terminal | 18 feet | 1 | In Planning | Spring, 2027 |