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Build A Grain Elevator Structure For Your Layout

grain elevator modelHuge grain elevators where a one time reasonably commonplace across parts of the US and Canada. Some were positioned near the water’s edge ready for canal and lake freighters to load. Other older style grain elevators can still be seen in fields, most completely abandoned and often in a dilapidated state. Many have been replaced by modern versions that have more capacity and operate more efficiently. Whether you choose an older style model or a more modern grain elevator design, a grain elevator can be a interesting addition to a model railroad. It can be a a focal point or be used to add height, character, and function to a layout.

In basic terms a grain elevator is a very tall tower with a pneumatic conveyor or bucket elevator system to move the grain to the silo or storage area. These days they are constructed with more durable materials (reinforced concrete and steel), so are less prone to fire than were the old timber silos. The grain is emptied from the silo, usually weighed and blended, ready for transportation by rail, truck, or barge to a flour mill, distillery, a grain wholesaler, or for export.

Watch this short demonstration on hold to build a model grain elevator. The plan is available from http://www.modelbuildings.org/Grain-Elevator-B428.html

 

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