plastic pellets

[railroader9731]

hello all were looking to add a few plastic silos to our furniture making factory (to make it feel,look more real) we wamt to know what type of hoppers are needed? thanks all

 

[MasonJar]

When I was a kid, I used to pass by a Union Carbide factory on my way to school that handled plastic pellets. If I recall correctly, they came in covered hoppers similar to what you see cement in these days.

Andrew

 

[jbaakko]

Ahhh, plastic pellets, I have TONS of pictures, due to a plastic pellet facility about 3 miles from my house:
Model Railroad Tips Roster Gallery - Industries and Their Trackwork/Plastic Pellet delivery

Model Railroad Tips Roster Gallery - Search results

 

[railroader9731]

sweet jbaakko i like the pics

 

[eightyeightfan1]

Walthers does make 64' plastic pellet cars.
I have a couple of them.
Walthers Model Railroad Mall -- product information page for 932-7150

 

[jbaakko]

Any 4 bay hopper, with that style of discharge should work fine. I like the Walthers ones myself, but you can use any.

 

[railroader9731]

ok i bought 5 4 bay hoppers by atlas in n scale. now to build a terminal for them to unload at :cry:

 

[jbaakko]

All it needs there, is a track, some piping, and a few small silos.

 

[railroader9731]

as in 20ft 30 ft ext..?? thanks:thumb:

 

[jbaakko]

The ones here, are approximately a 15-20' diameter tank, by about 40' tall.

 

[railroader9731]

ok thanks