CNW Yard Construction
Construction of the Chicago & North Western yard module.
Galleries
Browse photo galleries from the media library.
The Galleries page brings together visual highlights from every part of the Cedar River Valley, showcasing the layout’s construction, scenery, structures, and operations across all zones. Here you’ll find organized photo collections documenting the evolution of the C&NW Yard, the Zone 2 industrial district, and the Heileman Brewery in Zone 3, along with detailed looks at benchwork, trackwork, and finished scenes. Whether you’re following the project’s progress or exploring specific areas of interest, the galleries offer a clear, visual journey through the development of this one‑person S scale model railroad set in 1968 La Crosse.
Zone 2 Construction
Photos of the construction of Zone 2 with industries named after members of River Rail.
Zone 3 Construction
Photos from the construction of Zone 3 featuring Heileman Brewery.