Trains.com

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Miller Co. in Milwaukee

3003 views
6 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    January 2009
  • From: Peotone, IL
  • 71 posts
Miller Co. in Milwaukee
Posted by train_frk-0079 on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 3:58 PM

Does anybody have sketches, track plans, or pictures of the Miller brewing co. in Milwaukee?  If so, please post them.  I have been trying to get some for years, but I haven't found the time.  Please help.  Sound off

Peace

Peace and love is all this world needs!! Ryan
  • Member since
    August 2005
  • 5 posts
Posted by tom mann on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 6:42 PM

 I'd be interested in this too. 

tom mann http://www.chicagoswitching.com http://www.weatheringfactory.com
  • Member since
    July 2006
  • 5 posts
Posted by Squirrel on Thursday, February 26, 2009 1:37 AM

There is some info in Kalmbach's "The Model Rairoader's Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 2" which has a section on Breweries.

 I'm sure a google search should produce quite a bit of info.

 Cheers,

 Kev

  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: WSOR Northern Div.
  • 1,559 posts
Posted by WSOR 3801 on Friday, February 27, 2009 5:13 AM

 

The tunnel holds 3 malt cars.  Usually two are spotted, to allow emptying.  I think there are 2 corn syrup unloading racks, with steam lines on Track 14.  Bldg 68 has either 1 or 2 spots, keg returns.  Bldg 27 has a railcar door, usually not used.  Usually a staging area for malt cars. Most of the North Yard is paved over, including the diamond to get to Bldg 68.  Trucks are buzzing around at all times. 

Bldg 58 holds 4 RBLs, right tight to the bumper.  No engines allowed in the building.  Headroom track holds 4 loads, 4 empties, 1 spacer, 1 4-axle engine (no 6-axles due to tight curves).   A good part of the South Yard is also paved over, with markings showing the loading gauge that should be kept clear. 

Look in Google Maps around 33rd and Highland, satellite view.

Might have been more trackage in the older days, but this is how it is now.  Usually switched once a day, used to be 3 times a day.  

Mike WSOR engineer | HO scale since 1988 | Visit our club www.WCGandyDancers.com

  • Member since
    July 2006
  • From: Sorumsand, Norway
  • 3,417 posts
Posted by steinjr on Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:06 AM

WSOR 3801

 

The tunnel holds 3 malt cars.  Usually two are spotted, to allow emptying.  I think there are 2 corn syrup unloading racks, with steam lines on Track 14.  Bldg 68 has either 1 or 2 spots, keg returns.  Bldg 27 has a railcar door, usually not used.  Usually a staging area for malt cars. Most of the North Yard is paved over, including the diamond to get to Bldg 68.  Trucks are buzzing around at all times. 

Bldg 58 holds 4 RBLs, right tight to the bumper.  No engines allowed in the building.  Headroom track holds 4 loads, 4 empties, 1 spacer, 1 4-axle engine (no 6-axles due to tight curves).   A good part of the South Yard is also paved over, with markings showing the loading gauge that should be kept clear. 

Look in Google Maps around 33rd and Highland, satellite view.

 

 Had a look with maps.live.com and Bird's Eye View - pretty neat!

 Btw - looks like the Miller Brewery is on North 41st street and West State Street rather than 33rd and Highland - ie a little further west,

 Smile,
 Stein

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: WSOR Northern Div.
  • 1,559 posts
Posted by WSOR 3801 on Saturday, February 28, 2009 4:17 PM

 I'm not sure how to get there by auto, just by train.Wink

Mike WSOR engineer | HO scale since 1988 | Visit our club www.WCGandyDancers.com

  • Member since
    December 2001
  • From: Burlington, WI
  • 1,418 posts
Posted by rvos1979 on Thursday, March 5, 2009 9:30 PM

Can't remember precisely how to get there, it's US 41 to the State St exit (I think), hang a right, first light hang a right, at tee hang a left, brewery in front of you.

Incidentially, the company I drive for (Millis Transfer) has the spotter contract for the Milwaukee brewery, plus we haul all the glass from a warehouse in West Allis to the brewery.  Lots of Millis and Schnieder dry van trailers would be required to be realistic.  (the only beer that would require good temperature control is keg beer, which is not pasteurized.) 

Randy Vos

"Ever have one of those days where you couldn't hit the ground with your hat??" - Waylon Jennings

"May the Lord take a liking to you and blow you up, real good" - SCTV

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Users Online

There are no community member online

Search the Community

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Model Railroader Newsletter See all
Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!