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Konstantin
Member # 18
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I operate an N-scale model railroad. I have several 40' hopper cars that most people typically used to transport coal. I would like to transport something different. I have nothing against coal, it's just too popular in model railroading for me. I like to be unique. I am thinking about vermiculite or kaolin, but I don't know if these are typically transported in a hopper car, or if they have to be covered to keep from getting wet. I am searching for some type of mineral to transport that is rather light-weight, and rather inexpensive.

Thank you

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Elias Valley Railroad (N-scale)
www.geocities.com/evrr

 

jebradley
Member # 606
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Konstantin, I don't have firsthand knowledge, but "kaolin" was associated with the St. Marys Railroad Co., a connecting short line of the Seaboard Coast Line (SAL) which ran 10 miles from Kingsland, GA, to St. Marys, GA. I know they had modern covered hopper and box cars, most I believe painted white. The newer Equipment Registers
would contain details. As far as I know this outfit is still in business.
Jim Bradley National Director Hawk Mountain Chapter, National Railway Historical Society.
 
Etna
Member # 1221
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A search of kaolin on the web says it's also known as china clay. I found this under a manufacturer's association website...

"Following the final treatment processes, kaolin-based products may be stored in tanks in slurry form or in silos and warehouses in dry form.

Most kaolin-based products shipped to paper customers are transported in slurried form. Others may use dry bulk. Kaolin is also packaged in one ton bags and 50 lb. and 25 kg. bags. "

Etna

[This message has been edited by Etna (edited 12-18-2001).]
 

Konstantin
Member # 18
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Thank you for your replies. It is sounding as though Kaolin must be shipped in covered hopper cars instead of regular open ones where it is exposed to the elements.

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Elias Valley Railroad (N-scale)
www.geocities.com/evrr

 




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