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Re: Ballast Quarries
Author: Uncle Dave
Date: 06-21-2017 - 21:05

BN Oly -
Yes, BNSF and MRL use the Pipestone Pit west of Whitehall, on the Homestake Pass line. Good hard granite type rock and low silica content. Several trains a week, during gandie season.

The old McQuarrie Pit east of Missoula hasn't been used in years.
Dave in Msla

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