Re: [CBQ] CB&Q and agricultural implements

["Nolen Null via groups.io" <NNull=aol.com@groups.io>]

If you are a mechanical engineer currently working for a farm implement manufacturer you are aware of something us model railroaders don't take the time to think about much.  I frequently see combines on low boy trailers headed to the port of Baltimore for export.  Low boy trailer or railroad flat car, you have to design the equipment to fit clearances.  Most combines are now shipped with tires not mounted and the axles are just as wide as the trailer!.  To say nothing of the vertical clearances.  

Nolen Null

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From: Michael Woodruff <mwoodruff54@gmail.com>
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Sent: Thu, Sep 3, 2020 11:18 pm
Subject: Re: [CBQ] CB&Q and agricultural implements

John Deere is still shipping new tractors by rail:

http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=5393935

msw

az

Hi there,

 

This bulletin proved very helpful to a team member of mine a few years ago as we did research for the Middle Avenue/Alley Job Historic District in Aurora, IL. Please excuse my ignorance on this topic, as I am still learning more each time I do research on buildings on the important role of rail – however, I am no rail expert. I have another building I am working on getting listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the original International Harvester building at 6-12 N River St. in Aurora.

 

Now, I am seeking information about the role of the rail in the agricultural implements business. Does anyone have a resource, or can provide anecdotal insight into how it was that these large implements were sold; i.e. a farmer walks into a farm implement showroom (ala International Harvester) and decides to purchase a tractor. How was it that that tractor got to their farm? Or how was it that that farmer might have gotten that machinery repaired? The rail is obviously critical to their business model as almost all IH stores are located along a rail line. In Aurora, that’s the CB&Q. But I need to get more details on the purchasing/marketing/logistics of the purchase, sale, and delivery of equipment.

 

Thank you in advance!

 

Ashley

 

Ashley Sarver

Senior Urban Planner

 

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