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Hydraulic fracturing has become the big new thing in oil exrtraction, and it uses a lot of sand. This is transported in two bay hoppers due to its density. This one is southbound in Decatur on a unit train, which is typically how then move on the KCS. The MQRX initials are for McQuarie Rail, Inc, but now are owned by Wells Fargo.
Date: 11/26/2018 Location: Decatur, AR   Map Show Decatur on a rail map Views: 48 Collection Of:   Tom Beckett
Rolling Stock: MQRX 20007 (Covered Hopper) Author:  Tom Beckett
Sand
Picture Categories: RollingStock,Action This picture is part of album:  Covered hoppers
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