Comments on: The crew of the afternoon Current River job pauses inside the gate of Viterra “C House” (still called “UGGA” by crews) before gathering up tracks of grain empties with CP 1522-1640-1574. Due to the grades throughout the Current River yard, tonnage handled and 4-axle restrictions in places like UGGA (since lifted) and the Great West Timber Spur this job required a trio of Geeps. GP9u’s were commonplace, later replaced with GP38-2′s. Viterra would close this elevator for a number of years and would remain shuttered until Glencore International took over Viterra in 2012 this elevator was purchased by James Richardsons Inc and continues to operate it in 2023.

By: jknott86

jknott86 — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:26:10 +0000

Thanks for the elevator background info.

Marcus Stevens — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 22:44:29 +0000

Fantastic! Miss those old veterans

Stephen C. Host — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:13:09 +0000

Now we’re talking. I miss these GP9′s.