08-03-2011, 07:40 PM
Thanks for all the suggestions so far.
I have some questions regarding the quarry. I know that it would ship sand and gravel, but could it ship and receive any thing else to make it more interesting (for example, explosives)?
@Supmter250 and FCIN- I know by modeling the modern era it does restrict my industry choices, but the main reason I chose it is because I prefer the newer freight cars. It's also the only era I know since I'm 17. I probably could go as far back as the 80s or even 70s though, since it seems like that was when the modern style cars came into use. I already prefer older diesels and vehicles, and the scenery around here hasn't changed much since then so I wouldn't have a problem with it.
I will definitely be including a team track. I've also seen plenty of places that sell building supplies, propane, and feed all in one spot around here. None are rail served, but I could have a larger one that receives an occasional carload. The reason I wanted to stay away from agricultural industries is because this area doesn't have much farming other than horses, cattle and some vegetables for local markets, but I guess it could warrant a carload of feed every once in a while.
As for the quarry and cement plant suggestions, that reminded me of a branch that used to run to Manitoulin Island until the early 90s. It served a cement transload dock, beer store, warehouse, and several fuel distributors. That might be another reason to consider a new era. What kind of operations would be found at a quarry? I know about the sand and gravel loading, but could there be other things shipped or received?
I've also thought about going to an urban location as well and I‘m not opposed to it, but would prefer to stay rural.
@MasonJar- Actually, from what I can see from satellite imagery, most sawmills here are still rail served and only the smaller ones ship by truck. I guess what I meant by small was more like medium- big enough to justify rail service but not massive.
@Green_Elite Cab- Don't worry, I don't think you're insane. I've seen similar facilities in rural areas of southern Ontario. However, I don't really think that would be plausible here since the population is too low. There are only five cities, only one of which has a population over 100 000, and all but two are separated by at least 4 hour drives.
Anyways, so far what I'm thinking of is either a small industrial spur on the outskirts of a larger town serving a truck terminal and team track/lumberyard/feed mill/LPG distributor, or a small town at the end of a branch with a sawmill, team track, and some other industry which I still haven't decided on.
I have some questions regarding the quarry. I know that it would ship sand and gravel, but could it ship and receive any thing else to make it more interesting (for example, explosives)?
@Supmter250 and FCIN- I know by modeling the modern era it does restrict my industry choices, but the main reason I chose it is because I prefer the newer freight cars. It's also the only era I know since I'm 17. I probably could go as far back as the 80s or even 70s though, since it seems like that was when the modern style cars came into use. I already prefer older diesels and vehicles, and the scenery around here hasn't changed much since then so I wouldn't have a problem with it.
I will definitely be including a team track. I've also seen plenty of places that sell building supplies, propane, and feed all in one spot around here. None are rail served, but I could have a larger one that receives an occasional carload. The reason I wanted to stay away from agricultural industries is because this area doesn't have much farming other than horses, cattle and some vegetables for local markets, but I guess it could warrant a carload of feed every once in a while.
As for the quarry and cement plant suggestions, that reminded me of a branch that used to run to Manitoulin Island until the early 90s. It served a cement transload dock, beer store, warehouse, and several fuel distributors. That might be another reason to consider a new era. What kind of operations would be found at a quarry? I know about the sand and gravel loading, but could there be other things shipped or received?
I've also thought about going to an urban location as well and I‘m not opposed to it, but would prefer to stay rural.
@MasonJar- Actually, from what I can see from satellite imagery, most sawmills here are still rail served and only the smaller ones ship by truck. I guess what I meant by small was more like medium- big enough to justify rail service but not massive.
@Green_Elite Cab- Don't worry, I don't think you're insane. I've seen similar facilities in rural areas of southern Ontario. However, I don't really think that would be plausible here since the population is too low. There are only five cities, only one of which has a population over 100 000, and all but two are separated by at least 4 hour drives.
Anyways, so far what I'm thinking of is either a small industrial spur on the outskirts of a larger town serving a truck terminal and team track/lumberyard/feed mill/LPG distributor, or a small town at the end of a branch with a sawmill, team track, and some other industry which I still haven't decided on.