WISCONSIN'S INTERLOCKINGS

MILWAUKEE ROAD

La Crosse Division/First Subdivision

Now owned by Canadian Pacific.

Was mostly a double track line with single direction ABS, until installation of single track CTC in 1990's.


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BURNHAM SLIP (Milwaukee)
Mechanical interlocking installed 1901
Closed by 1960's, remotely controlled from Menomonee Draw

Bridge of freight line over Burnham Canal.

CUT-OFF
Mechanical interlocking installed 1905
Closed 1990's

Junction between passenger and freight lines through Milwaukee.

GRAND AVENUE (Milwaukee)
Mechanical interlocking installed 1912
Closed 1980's

Junction of Milwaukee Road La Crosse Division and Superior Division.

ELM GROVE
Remote interlocking installed 1929, controlled from Brookfield

Switch to Air Line Yard. Control transferred to Grand Avenue in 1941.

DUPLAINVILLE
Mechanical interlocking installed 1889
Closed 1987

Crossing with CN former Soo Line Wisconsin Central main line.

WATERTOWN
Electric interlocking installed 1934
Replaced with automatic interlocking around early 1980's

Crossing with Union Pacific former Chicago & North Western Clyman Subdivision, junction with line to Madison.

VOLTZ
Remote interlocking installed 1945, controlled from Watertown

Controlled siding switch.

PORTAGE JCT.
Mechanical interlocking installed 1907
Closed 1930, remotely controlled from station

Junction with M&P Subdivision, bridge over canal.