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.
Street Running on Second Street
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.

Module Specifications
- Type:
- Single Track Switching Puzzle
- Length:
- 15 Feet
- Width:
- 24 Inches
- Track:
- Tomalco Code 100 on the main, Code 83 on the passing siding, Code 70 on the industry tracks
- Turnouts:
- All hand built turnouts using Fast Tracks jigs.
- Scenery:
- Urban street running scene with a variety of buildings and details.
Operations
A crew will arrive with up to 10 cars to spot at local industries. The track plan features two run-around tracks but also two switch backs to make the work a little more complicated. Additionally, once a car is spotted it cannot be moved again, so working track 341 will require some planning.
List of Industries
Industry | Description | Spots |
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Track 331 | Team Track with end ramp. |
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Track 333 | Serves Schneider Bug and La Crosse Steel Roofing |
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Track 334 | Team track with side and end ramps. |
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Track 339 | Serves Terminal Express |
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Track 340 | Serves Meir Brick and Mike's Building Supplies |
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Track 341 | Serves Meir Brick, Mike's Building Supplies, La Crosse Steel, John Torrance, Ed Phillips and La Crosse Seed. |
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Track 344 | Serves Crane Supply and Swift Co. |
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Track 346 | Serves Crane Supply |
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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 | |
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 |