Scion of Sciota
By now, hunger and heat began taking their toll as general fatigue began to set in. So rather than intercept at each grade crossing, we decided the next place was the very tiny town of Sciota, population 60. Despite it's size, it was home to a giant grain elevator complex. The railroad is the reason why the elevator exists, and the elevator is the reason why the town exists. And it is still served by rail today.
With only one rail crossing to the town, the number of railfans still giving chase that had descended upon the town lining the narrow shoulder must have been a site to behold. Some even climbed on the hoods of their vehicles to make room for everyone to have a shot here. Meanwhile, truckers going to and from the elevator complex passed us all by with a puzzled look.
Scion of Sciota
By now, hunger and heat began taking their toll as general fatigue began to set in. So rather than intercept at each grade crossing, we decided the next place was the very tiny town of Sciota, population 60. Despite it's size, it was home to a giant grain elevator complex. The railroad is the reason why the elevator exists, and the elevator is the reason why the town exists. And it is still served by rail today.
With only one rail crossing to the town, the number of railfans still giving chase that had descended upon the town lining the narrow shoulder must have been a site to behold. Some even climbed on the hoods of their vehicles to make room for everyone to have a shot here. Meanwhile, truckers going to and from the elevator complex passed us all by with a puzzled look.