Looking south at Depot St. where Cortland crosses the rails. The old elevator is to the right.
Looking north one can see the signal and water tower. The siding is to the left.
A more interesting look at the old elevator.
Better view of the siding.
The elevator is in the distance with the signals for west bound trains.
Minnesota taconite pellets are made from iron powder that is moistened, combined with Bentonite clay as a binder, limestone and dolomite as a flux, rolled into 3/8 of an inch spheres, and then fired into the hard round pellets suitable for use in a blast furnace. They contain up to 65% pure iron.
Looking south this shot was taken not far from the police station. You can see the water outlet for those that need to haul water.
Amtak -- the Carl Sandburg going to Quincy.
This train has a pusher engine.
Train going south. (west bound)
Train's a comin'.
Avon's depot was removed from it's rail location and placed at the AvCom Park, north edge of Avon.
Good view of track side.