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Viewing Album:  Central Wisconsin Railroad
 
By:Richard Kundert
Dates:4/1/1982 - 8/24/1984
Album Info:The CWRC was the designated operator of the former Milwaukee Road branch between Waukesha and Milton Junction. When the Chicago Madison & Northern ceased operation, CWRC took over operations greatly expanding their system. Affiliated with the CWRC was the Wisconsin Western (WIWR) which operated the Prairie du Chien branch and the Elkhorn & Walworth which operated portions of the Milwaukee's "Southwestern" and Janesville-Chicago line. Derailments and lower than expected carloadings plagued the CWRC. By March of 1984 the system had accumulated $1.1 million in debt. In December, 1984, the CWRC system filed bankruptcy and it's liability insurance was cancelled and the railroad ceased operations on December31, 1984.
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CWRC 767
Title:  CWRC 767
Description:  Eastbound out of Monroe
Photo Date:  3/26/1982  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 9:37:58 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CWRC 767(H10-44)
Views:  764   Comments: 1
CWRC 763
Title:  CWRC 763
Description:  CWRC 763 at Monroe
Photo Date:  3/28/1982  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 8:49:33 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CWRC 763(H10-44)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
Wisconsin Western 1204 & CWRC 706
Title:  Wisconsin Western 1204 & CWRC 706
Description:  On the connector at Monroe for the trip to Freeport. Wisconsin Western was part of the Central Wisconsin system and ran from Madison to Prairie du Chien. WIWR 1204 was originally Milwaukee H10-44 767
Photo Date:  8/29/1982  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 3:32:37 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CWRC 706(H-12-44) WIWR 1204(H10-44)
Views:  679   Comments: 2
CWRC 706 & WIWR 1204
Title:  CWRC 706 & WIWR 1204
Description:  On the return trip from Freeport, at Red Oak, ILL. The IC Dodgeville branch left the "mainline" at Red Oak. It was removed in the early 1940's.
Photo Date:  8/29/1982  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 3:33:51 PM
Location:  Red Oak, IL
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CWRC 706(H-12-44) WIWR 1204(H10-44)
Views:  611   Comments: 3
CWRC 706 & 763
Title:  CWRC 706 & 763
Description:  Two former Milwaukee Road FMs at Monroe
Photo Date:  9/21/1982  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 8:48:33 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CWRC 706(H-12-44) CWRC 763(H10-44)
Views:  655   Comments: 0
CWRC 210
Title:  CWRC 210
Description:  The "Blue Ox" at Monroe. Ex Calumet & Hecla 210. Serial # 28566.
Photo Date:  10/16/1982  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 7:43:37 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CWRC 210(70Tonner)
Views:  458   Comments: 1
Slightly out of line & level......
Title:  Slightly out of line & level......
Description:  On the east side of Monroe, the track was nearly impassable. Of course , the telephoto lens exaggerates the poor condition of the track.
Photo Date:  11/15/1982  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 3:36:18 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Station,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  402   Comments: 3
CWRC 783
Title:  CWRC 783
Description:  CWRC 783 at Monroe
Photo Date:  11/21/1982  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 8:51:41 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CWRC 783(H10-44)
Views:  362   Comments: 1
WIWR 1204
Title:  WIWR 1204
Description:  Passing the wigwag on the former ICG Madison branch on the west side of Monroe
Photo Date:  11/21/1982  Upload Date: 5/13/2016 2:13:09 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  WIWR 1204(H10-44)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
CWRC 783 & WIWR 1204
Title:  CWRC 783 & WIWR 1204
Description:  Dave Ingles photo. South of Clarno at the WI/ILL state line.
Photo Date:  11/21/1982  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 3:35:22 PM
Location:  Clarno, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CWRC 783(H10-44) WIWR 1204(H10-44)
Views:  380   Comments: 1
Central Wisconsin derailment
Title:  Central Wisconsin derailment
Description:  6 cars of a 15 car train derailed at Scioto Mills
Photo Date:  11/25/1982  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 7:06:35 PM
Location:  Scioto Mills, IL
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Wreck
Locomotives: 
Views:  230   Comments: 0
CWRC 706
Title:  CWRC 706
Description:  Passing the South Wayne depot, now a residence
Photo Date:  12/27/1982  Upload Date: 5/13/2016 2:16:56 PM
Location:  South Wayne, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Station,Action
Locomotives:  CWRC 706(H-12-44)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
CWRC 1201
Title:  CWRC 1201
Description:  CWRC 1201 at Monroe
Photo Date:  1/1/1983  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 9:36:26 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CWRC 1201(H-12-44)
Views:  565   Comments: 1
CWRC 783
Title:  CWRC 783
Description:  A short coal train for the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The FMs are north of Monroe
Photo Date:  1/9/1983  Upload Date: 5/20/2016 5:12:01 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CWRC 783(H10-44) CWRC 763(H10-44)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
CWRC 8984
Title:  CWRC 8984
Description:  A former MKT plug door with CWRC initials
Photo Date:  2/24/1984  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 9:39:53 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  192   Comments: 0
CWRC 1200
Title:  CWRC 1200
Description:  Ex CWRC 706 In fresh paint
Photo Date:  3/31/1984  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 8:53:13 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CWRC 1200(H-12-44)
Views:  479   Comments: 0
CWRC 1412
Title:  CWRC 1412
Description:  A LEF&C boxcar with CWRC reporting marks
Photo Date:  3/31/1984  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 9:38:59 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  236   Comments: 1
CWRC 1200
Title:  CWRC 1200
Description:  CWRC tied up next to privately owned TP&W 401. TP&W 401 was never used by the Central Wisconsin.
Photo Date:  3/31/1984  Upload Date: 5/13/2016 2:18:05 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CWRC 1200(H-12-44) TPW 401(RS11)
Views:  437   Comments: 0
CWRC 781
Title:  CWRC 781
Description:  Southbound out of Monroe with cars for the ICG
Photo Date:  4/6/1984  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 6:29:50 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CWRC 781(H10-44)
Views:  549   Comments: 1
WIWR 1207
Title:  WIWR 1207
Description:  Wisconsin Western H10-44 1207 switching in front of the former IC depot.
Photo Date:  4/14/1984  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 6:31:19 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Station,Action
Locomotives:  WIWR 1207(H10-44)
Views:  498   Comments: 1
CWRC 1211
Title:  CWRC 1211
Description:  CWRC 1211 at Monroe. During the summers of 1983 & 1984, the City of Monroe and Green County began complaining about the numerous grass fires started by Central Wisconsin trains. The City and County blamed faulty railroad equipment and noted WIWR 1204 and CWRC 783 were the main causes. The Central Wisconsin blamed the dry summers. The outcome??? Central Wisconsin renumbered the 1204 to 1207, and renumbered the 783 to 1211 to confuse local fire officials!
Photo Date:  4/19/1984  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 9:37:08 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CWRC 1211(H10-44)
Views:  382   Comments: 2
CWRC H12-44 10
Title:  CWRC H12-44 10
Description:  Former Minneapolis Northfield & Southern 10 at Williams Siding. Now on display at Milton Jct as CNW 10
Photo Date:  6/3/1984  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 7:42:49 PM
Location:  Waukesha, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CWRC 10(H-12-44)
Views:  641   Comments: 0
WIWR 1207
Title:  WIWR 1207
Description:  Southbound through Orangeville
Photo Date:  8/9/1984  Upload Date: 5/13/2016 2:28:23 PM
Location:  Orangeville, IL
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  WIWR 1207(H10-44)
Views:  411   Comments: 0
WIWR 1207
Title:  WIWR 1207
Description:  South of Monroe with cars for the ICG at Freeport
Photo Date:  8/9/1984  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 6:32:41 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  WIWR 1207(H10-44)
Views:  762   Comments: 1
CWRC 1200
Title:  CWRC 1200
Description:  Spotting boxcars for storage. Note the privately owned RSD5 and TP&W RS11 in the distance
Photo Date:  8/16/1984  Upload Date: 5/20/2016 5:08:31 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CWRC 1200(H-12-44) CMN 1689(RSD5) TPW 401(RS11)
Views:  1180   Comments: 0
CWRC 782
Title:  CWRC 782
Description:  North of Basco with 3 FMs
Photo Date:  8/17/1984  Upload Date: 5/13/2016 2:29:45 PM
Location:  Basco, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CWRC 782(H10-44)
Views:  857   Comments: 1
CWRC 1200
Title:  CWRC 1200
Description:  Spotting a car at South Wayne. Within a month, the line west of Monroe would be embargoed
Photo Date:  8/24/1984  Upload Date: 5/13/2016 2:31:01 PM
Location:  South Wayne, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CWRC 1200(H-12-44)
Views:  367   Comments: 0
CWRC 1200
Title:  CWRC 1200
Description:  West of Monroe with cars for Darlington
Photo Date:  8/24/1984  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 7:04:31 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CWRC 1200(H-12-44)
Views:  433   Comments: 2
CWRC 1200
Title:  CWRC 1200
Description:  Crossing the Pecatonica River at Browntown. The line west of Monroe would be embargoed within a month
Photo Date:  8/24/1984  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 6:55:33 PM
Location:  Browntown, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CWRC 1200(H-12-44)
Views:  490   Comments: 1
CWRC 782
Title:  CWRC 782
Description:  Involved in a grade crossing accident at Monroe, stripped for parts and scrapped
Photo Date:  12/31/1985  Upload Date: 5/12/2016 8:50:46 PM
Location:  Monroe, WI
Author:  Richard Kundert
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CWRC 782(H10-44)
Views:  411   Comments: 0

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