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Great grains

By Faith Finfrock | September 23, 2025

Jumbo 100-ton covered hoppers revolutionized rail handling of grain in the 1960s. The Great Northern staged this publicity photo near terminal elevators in Minneapolis after receiving a new order of cars in 1967.

Photo by Great Northern

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