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Brantford-Mohawk Yard Modules
Ben Van Veldhuizen
This web page was last updated on April 29th, 2008.



Caution should be taken in loading up this module.  Some operators have reported great difficulty is switching out a 5 or 6 car freight when all spotting locations are filled.  Unless another module is collocated that provides intermediate storage facilities, branch locals directed here should be no longer than 5 cars.
Industry
Cars
Notes/ Instructions
Sternson Limited 3

Boxcars/Tank Cars.  50’ Max recommended

Massey Ferguson


Verity Works (Track 1) 2
Boxcar – max length 50’, no restriction on door width
‘M’ Foundry, Track 4 3
Boxcar – wide door (8’ – 10’) preferred
‘M’ Foundry, Track 5
5
Door 1 & 2 – Open Hopper, coke
Door 3 – Boxcar (50’ max), bagged silica, foundry clay
Door 4 & 5 – Gondola, pig iron and steel coil
Cockshutt Plow Company

Track 11
2
Boxcars, 50’ max
Track 12
4
Boxcars, 50’ max, wide door preferred