Re: Commodities in general

John West Wrote:

" but it would be
interesting to know more about the pattern of
mineral traffic, merchandise, and so on, since
this is what drove train frequency and size."

"JBWX"

Im curious about these patterns, From my perspective it would be interesting too to know more about how certain mineral traffic was transported. I found out recently that most of the High-Grade ore that came out of the mountain's not far from my home was shipped in box cars, loaded in either burlap bags or in 55-gallon metal barrels. I always associate rock materials being transported in open gondolas or hoppers, yes maybe low-grade materials. I remember as a kid climbing in some of the open gondola's that were sitting on a siding not far from my home and finding pyrite bearing quartz, in the corners of these cars. It was a shock to me when I visited with an old-timer from the place of my employment who had previously worked in the mines and having him explain how High-Grade materials were transported vs. low grade materials. Fun Stuff....

Still a Student,

Dave