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Strange Cargo

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 12:16 PM

Yes, railroads have been shipping wind turbine parts for a while now. It's really the only viable transportation method for something that big and bulky.

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Strange Cargo
Posted by Victrola1 on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 12:09 PM

 http://www.thehawkeye.com/Story/siemens-030309

A local news story concerning an unusual lading. Proof that if you want to attract new industry, it still pays to have rail availability. 

 

 

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