Auville Yard question

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Like you, I never could find the exact purpose of the hopper but assumed it may have had some connection with the adjacent water treatment plant—but that just a best guess on my part.

Gary Hoover

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> On Sep 30, 2022, at 7:01 AM, NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
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> Hello all,
> Can anyone tell me about the gravel hopper (?) structure which was located near the engine shed at the Auville yard engine service area?  
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> another view
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> I believe the freight cars may be Western-Austin 30 Yard Dump Cars, which would indicate it is used for some sort of right of way use?  
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> It was located along the orange track at top, center
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> Thanks for any assistance
> Mike Rector
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