CSX Palmetto Spur

[alcanman]

Hi,

In my other thread, CSX Deland Spur, I was exploring the possibility of including a plastic pellets facility in my next project.

However, this pic at DeLand, FL got me thinking that a small PP transload facility would fit nicely on the team track at Palmetto.

   

I tried to scratch-build a similar structure but it just didn't look right.


Then I looked again at Paulman's pics of nearby Toolworld, Eustis FL and liked the relatively small silos.

   

I decided to install a couple of small silos as shown on this pic

   

Next we see the arrival of the first PP hopper at Palmetto

   

   

This hopper is over 60ft and I was wondering if there are any smaller cars available suitable for PPs, eg. Atlas ACF 4650s some of which have round hatches?

Finally, it looks like with this new trafic flow,Palmetto has had a reprieve from abandonment!
regards,

Mal