Part of the original Extra #3007 was a number of covered hopper cars that were from the Cargill Plant located in E.C. as well as a Hostess covered hopper need to be brought to the main Cargill Facility, located on the outskirts of Rock Ridge.
A.P. #110 is called into service from the engine track on the east side of the yard and will be designated RC-1, The Cargill Turn.
Before RC-1 can head out, the yardmaster has the switcher spot the Morton Salt covered hopper at the Morton Salt plant. Morton Salt processing facility was established on the south end of Rock Ridge yard, thanks in part to Sir 1:1 Neal leasing the property out for a prolonged period of time. Terms of the deal were not disclosed at the time of closing, although we're told he had an entourage of body guards with him when the transaction was closed.
Now that the car is spotted, RC-1 can continue on its way to Cargill heading out of the north side of Rock Ridge Yard.
Passengers waiting at Baskerville Jct. station are treated to seeing the train go by.
As the train approaches the area, #110 calls over to the Yardmaster at Rock Ridge to advise him of their location. Switches for this industry are under the control of Rock Ridge. It's a major industry, and requires time for to get the cars spotted.
As the switches are aligned, #110 awaits the 'procced' call over the radio...
All 4 PC covered hoppers are spotted on the Cargill Arrival Track, and the Hostess Car will be spotted on the loading/unloading track.
The cars are no spotted in Cargill, and #110 heads out back to Rock Ridge, it's work is finished!
AP#110 is arriving back in Rock Ridge Yard, and is surrounded by a number of engines working the yard.
AP #110 passed both #100 and #301 as it positions itself back on the engine track to await its next assignment.
That's all for now. Next up? Loads for Tropicana and C&P Restaurant Supply.
To: Rock Ridge / West Mill
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Acknowledge delivery of covered hopper to Morton Salt and four covered hoppers to Cargill.
Terminal Yard out...
Nice work Sir Neal! Your in house photographer is to be commended!Love the line up of AP Power at the conclusion. The Cargill sequences was very nicely done. I really liked the low angle of photo #9. Very enjoyable and looking for more!
Agree with Sir John, nice looking power line up at Rock Ridge yard. Your Cargill facility is quite the customer. Lots of traffic to and from there. Another nicely done PCCM segment!
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Acknowledge delivery of covered hopper to Morton Salt and four covered hoppers to Cargill.
West Mill out.
Great sequence of moves for Morton Salt and Cargill! I've always admired that massive Cargill facility and the four PC covered hoppers spotted there are might fine! Have to echo the compliments on the A.P.R.R. loco lineup in the last three pics!
Is the gray paint between tracks an ongoing project? Looks like a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHi John. The yards will eventually have a cinder color and the secondary tracks will have a darker gray ballast. Glad you like the way its coming out.
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