(
Satellite)
 |
NewPragueTimes
"The age of the mill, which was first established in 1896, and its location about one hour southwest of Minneapolis were primary factors in the decision to shut it down."
Comparable Street View |
On my 1928 RR Atlas, the railroad is labelled "M. & St. L." I assume that is Minneapolis and St. Louis. Evidently UP now owns it. [
Manta]
The capacity is 18,000 cwt.
This is the second flour mill that I know of that Minnesota is loosing. The other is the
Nokomis ADM plant in Minneapolis that is being replaced by an expansion of the other ADM mill in Minneapolis and
a new mill in Mendota, IL.
Looking at their locations, I don't understand what is wrong with this one. Is UP giving them poor rail service in the name of Precision Scheduled Railroading?
As they point out, it is in the heart of the wheat-growing region. However, some of their other locations brag about their technology and automation whereas this one doesn't.
No comments:
Post a Comment