At that time a lot of grain was bagged at the threshing machine and hauled to the mill in 2bushel sacks, cut open and dumped into the pit. some would be by flare box wagons in bulk. Boxcars had wood and paper doors fixed with double headed nails inside the sliding ones about 2/3rds the height and the grain spout was directed in the side doors. roof loading came into practice here in the 60's or later here.
I have a few very common questions seeing Steve's very excellent elevator model and the modifications those he made.
What is the earliest time for such (large) grain elevators? How were dimension around 1900 or did not exist such industry at this time? - Sorry, I have seen a bit to late, the drawing shows for this elevator c. 1912.
Transport of grain and seed wase taken by boxcars? However how was loading and unloading realized? I think that doors of boxcars were closed and caulked(?) / sealed (?) inside by paper?
Thanks for your help and answers.
Bernhard