diff --git a/src/economy.cpp b/src/economy.cpp
index ae1db18457..15e136bf79 100644
--- a/src/economy.cpp
+++ b/src/economy.cpp
@@ -1329,8 +1329,10 @@ static void LoadUnloadVehicle(Vehicle *front, int *cargo_left)
 			st->time_since_load = 0;
 			st->last_vehicle_type = v->type;
 
-			TriggerStationAnimation(st, st->xy, SAT_CARGO_TAKEN, v->cargo_type);
-			AirportAnimationTrigger(st, AAT_STATION_CARGO_TAKEN, v->cargo_type);
+			if (ge->cargo.Empty()) {
+				TriggerStationAnimation(st, st->xy, SAT_CARGO_TAKEN, v->cargo_type);
+				AirportAnimationTrigger(st, AAT_STATION_CARGO_TAKEN, v->cargo_type);
+			}
 
 			unloading_time += cap;
 
diff --git a/src/newgrf_animation_type.h b/src/newgrf_animation_type.h
index 660cec9904..1f3995f46d 100644
--- a/src/newgrf_animation_type.h
+++ b/src/newgrf_animation_type.h
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ struct AnimationInfo {
 enum StationAnimationTrigger {
 	SAT_BUILT,         ///< Trigger tile when built.
 	SAT_NEW_CARGO,     ///< Trigger station on new cargo arrival.
-	SAT_CARGO_TAKEN,   ///< Trigger station when cargo is taken.
+	SAT_CARGO_TAKEN,   ///< Trigger station when cargo is completely taken.
 	SAT_TRAIN_ARRIVES, ///< Trigger platform when train arrives.
 	SAT_TRAIN_DEPARTS, ///< Trigger platform when train leaves.
 	SAT_TRAIN_LOADS,   ///< Trigger platform when train loads/unloads.