Cement - weighing covered hoppers with cement.

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Commodity: Cement. ERA: 1955 - 1965. Covered hoppers filled with cement.

Do these types of rail cars get weighed on a scale track?

-Ron

2

According to insurance maps from 1957 and depicting a now demolished cement plant built in the mid-50’s, yes.

Matt