Auville Yard question

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Larry

The railroads used everything they could to save money. Stone ballast cost money, and cinders were free and had to be disposed of. In many places, yard tracks or sidings, when the usage of the track allowed it, cinder fill was used instead of ballast. It did not drain as well as the stone but required a whole lot less work and cost than the rock.

Best
Ken Miller


> On Oct 3, 2022, at 7:24 PM, NW Mailing List via NW-Mailing-List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
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> How do you mean ballast operations 
> And thanks for responding 
> Larry Reed
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> On Monday, October 3, 2022, 7:11 PM, NW Mailing List via NW-Mailing-List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
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> Since Auville yard is part of my model railroad I have done a ton of research and gathered many photos! As far as I can discern it was used for ballast operations.
> Ray Russell Sr.
> The N & W "Pocahontas Division" HO Scale Circa 1950's!
> Steam Rules!!!!! 
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> In a message dated 9/30/2022 8:01:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org writes:
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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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