To All: Before cement hoppers were widely used to carry that commodity, the Leigh Valley Railroad and others used a canister system to carry powdered cement. The L.V. loaded these canisters in gondolas and cut square holes in the sides of the gon to access the canister valves. I kitbashed this example from an articles in a model railroad magazine. I painted, lettered and weathered the car and canisters. Photo by Elvin Howland. Yours, Elvin Howland/E. St. Louis Rail Group Layout.
