05-24-2013, 03:17 PM
Ray,To answer your question yes its ok to unload tank cars and covered hoppers on the same track..
Here's the rub.
Both type of cars can take 2-3 days to unload into production storage silos so,you would want the unloading areas below your rail docks..
Why?
That way the cars unloading hoses wouldn't have to be disconnected and reconnected after the switching move..Both would cost about a hour of labor-allowing 30 minutes to disconnect the hoses and then another 30 minutes to reconnect them and this includes the time needed to stop the flow of the product being unloaded and clearing the hose since spills would cost money.
Here's the rub.
Both type of cars can take 2-3 days to unload into production storage silos so,you would want the unloading areas below your rail docks..
Why?
That way the cars unloading hoses wouldn't have to be disconnected and reconnected after the switching move..Both would cost about a hour of labor-allowing 30 minutes to disconnect the hoses and then another 30 minutes to reconnect them and this includes the time needed to stop the flow of the product being unloaded and clearing the hose since spills would cost money.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!