Re: [CBQ] LCL

[Jpslhedgpeth@aol.com]

Leo et al

I have no personal memory of LCL meat movements, but I can recall and I think I 
wrote about it in my 5 MILES...book...by my dad spoke of fresh meat shipments 
coming into Langdon on the Burlington local and moving unrefrigerated (for 
about 20 minutes) to Rock Port in the RPL&N combine.

I'm giving you a separate individual note on your query about where the mdse 
car was on locals.

Pete







-----Original Message-----
From: qutlx1 <qutlx1@aol.com>
To: cbq <cbq@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, Jan 6, 2011 6:07 pm
Subject: [CBQ] LCL


 

In further response to Ted's question about an LCL meat reefer while I've 
never seen,heard or read anything about one it would seem to be a logical 
service.

Just think about all the branch lines and each town has one or two meat 
markets. They surely can't handle a c/L so some type off stop off or LCL meat 
car would seem reasonable prior to paved roads and truck delivery.

You will read about veal moving as express in an upcoming Zephyr article on 
a branch line motor car.

I do know my home town of Yorkville,IL had a couple meat markets and the 
meat was delivered by rail. Can't imagine that a town of less than 3,000 
could justify a full C/L. 

On the other hand would the meat packers partial load a car direct for such 
a small location ?

Leo Phillipp 

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