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  2. Why were gondolas more popular in the west for hauling minerals than hoppers?

Re: Why were gondolas more popular in the west for hauling minerals than hoppers?

Ted Larson
 

Regarding 

They also had coal bins beside the track with big flap doors that were lifted up and coal shoveled into the bins for later sales.

This is very common in small Minnesota towns.  
I will look for my photos of these enclosed structures.  




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Ted Larson
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