I have always been fascinated by grain elevators. I always loved going to town with my dad or grandpa to haul wheat and barley and loved seeing the prairie skyscrapers. I have scratchbuilt several elevators now based on prototypes. My current project is of the EGT unit-train facility located outside of Fort Benton, MT. I have been working on and off over the last several months and am getting close to getting the bins completed.
The 4 large bins are the Walthers kits. The two smaller bins were used in an old model and I plan on cutting them down to proper height. The leg and conveyor bridges are going to take some time to construct and I doubt I'll be getting this project done anytime soon. Especially with hunting season just a few weeks away!
This model of elevator is found in several places around the state including here in Fort Benton, Chester, and I think outside of Conrad as well. This specific elevator receives empty unit trains from Great Falls.
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