Coaling plant project

Thank you to everyone for your patience regarding the planned construction of one of these classic CNR concrete coaling plants. Pictured is the installation at Washago, a few minutes' drive from my hometown. I spent several hours studying the plans and visiting the structure yesterday. I am going to begin construction today, and will report back shortly as to progress. The first attempt to duplicate the concrete portions of the structure will be in the form of hydrocal castings. If this is feasible, I will post instructions and sketches immediately. If not, a second attempt will be made in another medium.

Construction will be broken down into major components: concrete sections, conveyor apparatus, discharge mechanism (chute, chains, etc.) and safety appurtenances (ladders, railings, etc.).

I will be working from drawings of two of these structures, a 100-ton model and a 150-ton model. The only difference between the two is height of silo. However, there are various differences among prototype structures at various installations. Those at terminals tended to have sand pockets and sand pipes; those at intermediate points on the mainline (such as Washago) did not. Lucky for us, most of the prototypes are still standing (Washago, South River, Hornepayne, Foleyet and Fire River for sure). Does anyone know if the coaling plant at Bayswater on the Sudbury Subdivision is still in place? Also, about 20 years ago I observed a mainline coaling plant at Riviere du Loup--does anyone know (a) if this one is still standing, and (b) if it is of a similar design to these Northern Ontario District structures?