N&W ore service and equipment

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Yes it was the only Lake Erie ore dock on the N&W.

Yes standard coal hoppers half loaded were used to transport the
taconite pellets.

My experiences saw various coal hoppers that were in good condition used.

Logic would say SD9s and RSD12s were used.  Perhaps when coal was taken to
the docks 6-axle power was used?  All the pictures I've seen showed 4-axle
power being used.  I can't imagine that 4-axle power was the norm!

All my experiences were in the 70s to early 89's.

If someone could add to or correct my notes please do.

Ed Painter #73 from Narrows, VA  (I lived in NE Ohio for 9 years in the
70's).



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On Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org>
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> N&W took over the former W&LE ore docks and huletts at Huron, OH, with the
> NKP merger.  I believe this was the only Lake Erie ore facility N&W ever
> operated.  Since N&W had no dedicated ore cars that I am aware of, I assume
> they used standard hoppers, maybe gondolas, for hauling ore and taconite,
> only partially loaded.  Were there any particular classes or types of cars
> N&W preferred for this service, or would any available hopper work?  What
> about motive power?  I assume they would have used 6-axles like for coal
> service.  Time period-wise I'm mostly interested in the mid 1970s through
> 1980s, though any information would be appreciated.
>
> Marty Flick
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