1993: WC acquires the Fox River Valley Railroad and Green Bay and Western railroads through a new subsidiary, Fox Valley & Western Ltd. 1993: A WC-led consortium acquires New Zealand Rail through a new subsidiary, Wisconsin Central International, and renames it Tranz Rail in 1995. Fox Valley Models is a supplier of quality model railroad items in Z, N and HO scales. It also acquired the Ahnapee & Western, and the Fox River Valley. Drawing on over 20 years experience in the model railroad industry, we know what modelers want and We use our lifelong passion for railroading - both real and model - to produce great models you will be proud to own. Reviews (715) 423-9018. The Fox River Valley Railroad (reporting mark FRVR) was a short-lived railroad in eastern Wisconsin from 1988 to 1993 with about 214 miles of track, all of which was former Chicago and North Western Railway trackage. Fox Valley & Western Railroad Co 1500 1st St N Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494. Menu & Reservations Make Reservations . Fox Valley Models is a supplier of quality model railroad items in Z, N and HO scales. Get directions, reviews and information for Fox Valley & Western Railroad Co in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. We use our lifelong passion for railroading - both real and model - to produce great models you will be proud to own. Portions of the Green Bay Route from Manawa to Plover and Here is a lil history of the FRV: Fox Valley & Western Railroad (FV&W) 1993-2001 The FV&W, a "paper-only" subsidiary of the Wisconsin Central, began operating the Green Bay & Western on Saturday, August 28, 1993.