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I did a web search for photos of grain elevators in the U.S. and
discovered something that would make an interesting scene.
Occasionally, one of the "old" traditional style wooden elevators
remaining trackside would be dwarfed by a HUGE "modern" concrete
structure behind or beside it. For several excellent photos go to:
http://www.grainelevatorphotos.com/photogallery.html
and click on Kansas.
Many elevator complexes also feature the circular conical roofed
silos made from corrugated galvanized steel (like RIX and Walthers
produce). These appear to be a later addition. Anybody know when
these became commonplace? I'm modeling cira 1950.
Thanks,
Steve "trying to model the Midwest from Northern New England" Tucker
Eastern Maine Model Railroad Club
Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society
Burlington Route Historical Society
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