CB&N became part of the CB&Q in 1899. Controlled by the NP-GN from 1901.
La Crosse stuff:
No the tracks are not entirely removed. The "old main" still exists from
milepost 295 down to the Cass Street area. Service currently ends at the
City Brewery (Heilemans). The tracks from the North La Crosse yard to
downtown were removed in the about 1986-87. Beside Heilemans and Trane the
railroad has also served the numerous lumber yards that line Green Bay
street. Also at one time La Crosse had two other major brewerys on the line
that were also served by the railroad (one just north of Heilemans and the
other near what Lutheran Hospital). CB&Q did have a freight depot on Pearl
Street as well as small "yard" just south of there.
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Matt Carlson
La Crosse, Wisconsin
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sam Weber [mailto:adasa@pcii.net]
> Sent: Sunday, January 9, 2005 19:38
> To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [CBQ] 4th subdivision of the Chicago Division
>
>
>
> Group,
>
> I am trying to obtain some facts reguarding the history of the Q in
> the Mississippi River valley. After interviewing my grandfather for
> a history of the 4th sub when he was an agent/operator for 35 years
> on it, I figured I could type this info out for a paper in a history
> class of mine in college. So my questions are as follows:
> 1. When was the CB&N begin construction? I think it was in 1883
> but I could be wrong.
> 2. When was the CB&N taken over by the Q? I think it was in 1899
> then finalized in 1903. I know that the Q had a large stake in the
> CB&N since it started up.
> 3. When was Savanna yard closed and what were the daily operations
> there?
> 4. What were the businesses served by the Q in Savanna? 4th sub
> only--not south or east of town
> Moving north on the subdivision, which train received and discharged
> passengers at Chestnut Mountain? I think it was #25 according to
> CBQ TT #3 from 1968 but I might have a number off.
> In La Crosse, when were the tracks through town ripped out? My
> grandfather's memory is a little rusty and he doesn't remember the
> exact year.
> Also in La Crosse, what were some of the businesses that were served
> by the Q minus the Brewery, Trane, the lumber businesses around
> Pepsi, the riverfront barge facilities and the businesses around the
> North La Crosse yard?
>
> Thank you for your help in ensuring I get an A on this paper,
>
> Sam Weber
> Webersa@uwplatt.edu
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