Free-Mo S Scale

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.

2nd Street in La Crosse, WI2nd Street in La Crosse, WI - Click to Open in New Window

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

IndustryDescriptionSpots
Track 331Team Track with end ramp.
  • 2 Box Cars for General Freight
  • 1 Flatcar for General Freight
Track 333Serves Schneider Bug and La Crosse Steel Roofing
  • 2 Box Cars for Schneider Bug
  • 1 Box Car for La Crosse Steel Roofing
  • 1 Flatcar for La Crosse Steel Roofing
Track 334Team track with side and end ramps.
  • 2 Box Cars for Team Track
  • 2 Flatcars for Team Track
Track 339Serves Terminal Express
  • 4 Box Cars for LTL Freight
Track 340Serves Meir Brick and Mike's Building Supplies
  • 1 Flatcar for Bricks and Building Supplies
  • 1 Box Car for Building Supplies
  • 2 Box Cars for Building Supplies
Track 341Serves Meir Brick, Mike's Building Supplies, La Crosse Steel, John Torrance, Ed Phillips and La Crosse Seed.
  • 2 Box Cars for for Meir Brick - Bricks and Building Supplies
  • 2 Box Cars for For Mike's Building SuppliesBuilding Supplies
  • 2 Box Cars for For La Crosse Steel - Roofing
  • 2 Box Cars for For John Torrance - Shipping
  • 2 Reefers for For Ed Phillips - Alcohol
  • 1 Box Car for For La Crosse Seed - Bagged Seed
  • 1 Covered Hopper for For La Crosse Seed - Seed
Track 344Serves Crane Supply and Swift Co.
  • 2 Flatcars for For Crane Supply - Crane Parts, Steel
  • 2 Reefers for For Swift Co. - Meat
Track 346Serves Crane Supply
  • 2 Boxcars for For Crane Supply - Crane Parts

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.

ModuleGroupLengthIndustriesStatusETA
Ready Mix ConcreteCNW La Crosse5 feet1In ProgressSpring, 2025
C&NW Indian Hill DistrictCNW La Crosse20 feet5In PlanningSummer, 2025
C&NW La Crosse YardCNW La Crosse20 feet1In PlanningWinter, 2025
End Modules2 feet0In PlanningSpring, 2026
Curve Modules6 feet0In PlanningSummer, 2026
West Avenue - La Crosse, WICB&Q Zone 315 feet5In PlanningWinter, 2025-2026
Heileman BreweryCB&Q Zone 320 feet9In PlanningSpring, 2026
Los Angeles Produce Terminal18 feet1In PlanningSpring, 2027