Ex-Conrail U23B #2779 is used for switching the gravel hoppers.
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The siding and storage track are adjacent to the CSX double track
mainline and pass under Route 32.
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#2779 returns through the gravel piles to place more full hoppers at
the dump pit.
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Running a string of empties down the storage siding.
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A string of empties backing up the storage track.
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A loaded dump truck on the way out, has to pause for empty hoppers
being switched back to the mainline siding.
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A blast of the horn , a ringing bell, and a plume of exhaust, signal
the truck driver, he better stop.
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A beehive of hazardous activities, moving trains, front end loaders,
dump truck s and conveyor belts.
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An easy place to get rundown, if you don't keep your eyes open.
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The truck scale is located in the drive-through base of the tower.
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