i have a big interest in tiny industrial lines; many more existed but a few holdouts remain like this brick railway near my house in Manassas VA; these railways are not common carriers and are not longer than a few hundred yards; i've never read about these in books or magazines and was wondering if I'm the only one interested
There are some magazines that specialize in industrial railroads. Check out the local hobby shop, if nothing else, pick up a copy of "Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette". Besides being a great mag, it has ads from some of these other specialized mags.
I can think of a few examples around here (MN). There used to be a tie creosoting plant that used I think 18" gauge track and a couple of small engines. I think someone did an article on that in MR or RMC or NG&SLG a few years back. Up into the eighties, "fireless cooker" steam engines were used to switch a grain elevator complex owned by I think Pillsbury.
thanks for feedback; not sure how they move the cars; the bay doors were open and I took the photo from street; plan to go back and ask permission to photo and ask questions. It would be interesting to know how many industrial buildings are left that have self-contained tracks like these.
In the US, there used to be a lot more. In Europe and elsewhere, there's quite a bit
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