The CMR local based at Union, MO starts its work week by picking up empty CSX boxcars at Esselte Corporation and climbing the grade from the warehouse to the former Rock Island mainline.
The CMR uses the decrepit former Rock Island siding to access the lead to spot hoppers of plastic pellets for the Silgan Plastic Containers.
With all the work completed at the industries served by the CMR in Union, MO, the train heads east on the former Rock Island to the yard at Lackland, MO.
Central Midland train arrives at Union, MO with cars bound for local customers.
With switching done in Union, MO, the local locomotives return light to the Lackland Yard.
