10-14-2009, 08:06 AM
doctorwayne Wrote:MasonJar Wrote:Chris has other posts in the Fall of 2006 about how he created this small pit. A gravel pit would appear similar in many respects, although you don't usually have to dig a hole to get gravel - it's more like removing a hill.
Andrew
There are lots of gravel quarries around here, and all of them involve digging (and blasting) large holes.
KevinKrey Wrote:That's really cool! I guess just that there isn't a gravel pit around here doesn't mean there can't be one on my layout.
If I get my car back in the next couple of days, I'll see if I can get some pictures to post here or in the Industries Along the Rails Forum.
Wayne
Wayne,
Thanks for providing pics. I guess I am thinking of places like Caledon/Orangeville area, where the gravel comes from glacial deposits left relatively close to the surface. I think that the Niagara Escarpment near you has less "overburden" and blasting and/or deeper holes are required?
Many of the pits near Ottawa too are relatively shallow "scoops" in the ground, and very little blasting is required to loosen the gravel.
Andrew