Ask PeoriaStation 11-16-19

Time for more Transportation Q & A!

Feel free to post your questions in the comments section on any transportation topic. If I don't have an answer, I'll find one.

My planned "PIA - A History: Events of 1999" will have to wait awhile longer. It takes awhile to research and write the text as well as create supporting illustrations (route map, schedule).

The Thanksgiving Holiday may be the best bet.

- David P. Jordan

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  1. ShawnNovember 27, 2019 at 5:46 AM

    I've heard there is a new short line called Motive Rail in central Illinois. Where does it operate?
    Thanks, Shawn

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    1. David P. JordanNovember 27, 2019 at 7:56 AM

      Motive Rail, Inc. - dba Illinois Terminal Belt Railroad began lease and operation of Canadian National Railway's 10.7-mile Clinton-Heyworth Spur in October. A pair of GP10s - MRIX 8344 and MRIX 8317 - and an MP1500, MRIX Y1477, are the line's power. Tate & Lyle Grain Co. loads unit trains at its Heyworth elevator. The Wapella elevator may load trains in the future.

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  2. Kameron SmithNovember 27, 2019 at 8:58 PM

    Does Nutrien Ag at McCall/Ferris on the KJRY still receive rail service?

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    1. David P. JordanNovember 28, 2019 at 9:02 PM

      Last time I was in that area (2015), the siding was filled with storage cars, so I'm thinking not.

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  3. PIAWorkerNovember 28, 2019 at 7:53 PM

    David

    Hi my name is Brad do you a email or a way too send you a picture, I have came across one I believe you maybe to help me with. Thanks

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