Problem area on layout-any insight?

[steinjr]

Judging from the way that lumber is secured, we're looking at 1950s or before. I think if you have enough room to get a wagon or truck alongside, that's enough for a crew to unload the flat by hand.

Like this:

http://www.michiganrailroads.com/RRHX/St...burgMI.htm (1920)

http://collections.mnhs.org/visualresour...geid=89028 (1928)

http://www.nps.gov/history/history/onlin...re10.4.jpg (1942)

Here is a link to a description of a whole small town built around a lumber mill, with an loading dock for planks along the track:
http://www.buffalocreekandgauley.com/STR...ndale.html

Smile,
Stein