G. Heileman Brewery built to the Free-moS Standards

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.

See all of the CB&Q Zone 3 Modules

Heileman Brewery in La Crosse, WI

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.

Heileman Brewery - Click to Open in New Window Heileman Brewery in La Crosse, WI

Current Aerial View of Heileman Brewery - Click to Open in New Window

Module Specifications

Type:: Single Track Switching Puzzle
Length:: 24 Feet
Width:: 24 Inches
Track:: Tomalco Code 100 main line, Code 83 siding, Code 70 industry tracks
Turnouts:: Hand built #8 on main, #6 on siding, #6 on industry tracks using fast tracks jigs
Scenery:: Features the Heileman Brewery in La Crosse, WI along with a couple surrounding industries.

List of Industries

Industry	Description	Spots
G. Heileman Brewery	Brewery	1 On the Brew House Track (Track 350), Box Car for Yeast 2 On the Malt Track (Track 371), Air Slide Hoppers for Malt 2 On the Nesco Track (Track 372), Air Slide Hoppers for Malt 1 On the Tank Spot (Track 357), Tank Car for Liquid Sugar 4 On the Alley Track (Track 358), Insulated Box Cars for Beer 4 on the Bottle House (Track 359), Insulated Box Cars for Beer 2 on East end of the Bottle House (Track 359), Tank Cars for Caustic Soda
Track 355	Serves Norplex and La Crosse Acoustical Tile	2 Box Cars for Phenol for Norplex 2 Box Cars for Formaldehyde for Norplex 4 Box Cars for Tile for La Crosse Acoustical Tile

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
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