Two tank cars, loaded with hydrochloric acid, wait to be delivered to Wilson Steel. While a steel mill receiving tank cars is unusual, hydrochloric acid is used in "pickling" steel to remove rust -a helpful use for a mill that recycles alot of old steel!
A close-up of UCLX 30065.
A close-up of UCLX 30002.Note that while the two cars have the same paint scheme, designed to identify the cargo from a distance, the markings on the cars are completely different! In addition to steel treatment, hydrochloric acid is also used in water treatment chemicals and road salt.
Ricardo and Jason check out several flatcars loaded with trash containers.
Fortunately, not only is it a very short string, but the containers are also empty -otherwise the smell might be a bit strong! There has been talk about moving trash from Pittsburg to Virginia through this area, as AP&W's line is more direct than either CSX's or NS. There may soon be more -alot more -of these cars passing through!
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