SIGNAL PEAK IS SHIPPING COAL!!

 

 First Loaded Coal Car at Signal Peak

 September 9, 2009

Ph. 406-323-4348

 

 

 

 

Early Work at the Signal Peak Mine Site.

 

 Twin Coal Storage Silos-Nearly Complete

 

 

 

 

 

Area agriculture includes ranching and farming (dry land & irrigated), material, equipment and transportation support services; also outfitting and recreational leasing.

 

 

 

 

The Roundup Area is historically part of the central Montana oil scene. The first discovery well for oil in Montana was approximately 15 miles north of town. Oil drilling and oil field competion and service companies still reside in the area.

 

 

 COAL MINING

 

 Signal Peak Coal Mine-Surface Facilities Near Roundup

 

 

Roundup was a very important coal mining area from the beginning, supplying coal for the railroad system that used to pass through the valley. Today, more than one substantial coal mine development is proposed or in progress. The Signal Peak Coal Mine Project is permitted and mobilizing about 17 miles south of Roundup. Signal Peak office telephone no. is 406-323-4345.

 

 

 

 

 

 RAILROAD SPUR CONSTRUCTION

 

 Early Rail Spur Site Work Near Broadview

 

Railroad spur construction from Broadview to Signal Peak Coal Mine began the week of

August 11, 2008. The rail spur will be used to haul coal by unit train from the mine to market.

 

Construction took about 12 months and the construction project could employ about 100 workers. The spur line is approximately 33 miles long. Construction was under the direction of Ames Construction; Billings office telephone of 406-252-4803.

 

 

 

Early progress on the overpass near Broadview.

 

 

You had to be on the look out for construction traffic if you visit the railroad construction zone.

 

 

 

Signal Peak Load Out Nearing Completion

 

 

 

Roundup is on the Highway Transporation Route for Large Loads To and From Canada.

This 100 Ton, 19' Wide, 130,000 # Shovel was Built in Casper, Wyoming; is Headed to

Northern Alberta.