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» NS Crossing » Speers Ferry, Virginia, USA (more..) » February 01, 1992 |
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» CSXT 8250 (more..) » Unknown |
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Remarks & Notes |
Covered hoppers were not unusual on coal trains. On this southbound four of them are on the front. They were usually limestone dust, used, as I understand, to coat the walls of mines to keep the methane gas down. Perhaps an expert can update this |
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