Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-21
SSg. 76l II

SSg.76l "a
In the construction Of the road to Mt. Jackson,
the most difficult and expensive sections OF the
route from Alexandria to liarriscnburg have been
worked out aud brought into use. and the Board
have just right to the pleasure OF this reh'con'
now that such a result Is accomplished.
When the entire line, ~ projected, from Alcxau.
drs shall have been finished. the cost OF the road
per milo will be materially reduced; aud until
this is done. the true value and Importance oil the
Improvement will not be rightly understood, or
fairly appreciated.
small force has been kept at work by Mr.
Stands the energetic contractor for the HARRISON
burg Division on sections lNi and lOJ, two miles
north Of Harrisonburs, since January, and they
have mad. good progress in that time. The !"
miles under his charge is now more than two
thirds graded aud ear bc finished in the coming
year. -
The Division from Mt. Jackson to Timberville
~ miles ha. had no force upon It up to tins time
The Shanties and other arrangements tor SAID
building were constructed two years ago. on see
tons 50 and 50 of this line. but the order WAS
issued I" suspend operations. ana $" II remains.
The two sections referred 10 contain = great Zeal
Of rock cutting. and the material l. required TO
maxi. M IN. ,mharkmrnt with the addition "i q
long haul Ia dispose Of il; therefore. You have no
room to work larg. force, and push them Tor
ward, even with unlimited means al command.
They will require to Ne worked nine months NJ
lenst in advance of any other portion "f the DIV
SION 10 be brought NJ with the rens'nder III p"ih'
of time, for use. For these reasons, ASK the
Board to consider the Importance Of ordering
force to hc employed. AMI confined To theSe wv"
miles before Winter sets III.
am aware that when the means are PROVIDED
for a general resumption. tho interest ana ShNie's
felt in its completion, may expect more !" 90 zone
than can well be accomplished i'll limited time
Value Of the work done in year west
Of Mt. JackS"n..... sa'u'"
Total amount required for the completion To
Harrisonhurg .ooo ,,,
Grading
$l5OUnU
The Eastern Extension to Alexandria. and the
Loudoun Branch 10 purcelvill.. remain rs reported
upon in the last annual statemcnt-no work mas
boon done upon them IN tho year.
will stat. again. for reterruce, the sums neeeS
gary for their completion; 80, .
For the Eastern Extension. So-v'o"o
Luudnun Branch. .''a"'"
Tbs Engineering features OF all the uniinishea
portion of the limo have been >" fully presented 10
YOU before that deem il unnecessary To revise
them nj this time for your considerations.
WoHKIsG DEPARTMENT.
The Trains have been run with their usuai reS"-
lsrity and safety during the year with three eNcel
tions first two the Freight Engine WAS Thrown
from the track the third was collision Of the
Fre;,b, ana Passenger Trains No loss Of life or
injury to persons in either case, but e"nsderanie
damage to the machinery and cars.
The REPORTS vf those accidents, on ME IN 'he
Office. explain in detail the causes. &c. ~ l. mos
sincerely to be wished Tor that due attention. anu
car, on the part Of thosc connected WIN 'hi' ser
vice NAV prevent such occurrences IN tue future.
In .ach case whore blame attached to tho en-
ployees of the Company, they were remove" anu
dismissed from the Company service.
To the Agents Of the Company at the Depo'S' lot
IN, saw they assume much responsibility III the Pc"
sition they hold and due attention and devotion I"
the Company. interest should be given to the per
formance Of the duties regHircd OF them
Tho road has been kept for the year in it's usual
good condition with all its defective parts repaired
! or renewed as soon Ms they are discovered. sum
Gent force for its daily inspection i kept employ
ed and no accident has occurred from neS'sc' ="
this duty. The rains have been numerous and 'io-
lent, but the damage sustained has been compare
lively light and have caused but slight deten
ton in the daily working of the trains
The railway superstructurc shows smooth sur
face throughout, and not u single bar oi iron mas
been thrown out rs unfit for use.
Five thousand five hundred and fifty eight new
cross ties have been put i'll the track III the year.
and have full confidence in its solid ani sound
condition NJ this time.
The Water Stations are in good condition, being
housed in au! secure. with tw" exceptions. Their
perlnanency has not yet been established, ana the
outlay for houses In. not been Incurred
The Depot Buildings AFRO generally 10 so"d or
der Slight repairs have been made III some eases.
Tn. temporary building at Woodstock has been re
placed by a permanent structure, and one moro
slightly III its appcarhnce
Expended On account Of road maintenance for
the year. o.,
Repairs Of Road Railway and Bridscssl9,2aS "A
Lunsth Of Line. .......S x miles
Cost per mile for Repairs. S.IN ol
Material on hand for use ~ Road. S3,uil VI
The Locomotives arc nine IN number me same
as reported 10 you La, wear Six are III good
working order. and doing service. Three are now
in the shop. undergoing repairs
EXPENSES an account Of Motive f"wtr:--
Repairs of Engines. ss,S1" w
Machine i'''l "'
Pumping and Wooding. ............-........ 6so -
Oil, Tallow. AMI Waste..".............." ~" -
''.'..''' ''''' '''V -
SlS,@2j -
Miles run by Locomotives. ls'.o'
The eyce.. in repairs over the previous year Is
the result Of the accidents that have occurred.
Passenger Baggage. and Mail Cars. )
Freight House Cars.
Open do ............''''. 80. .''''''''''' "
Stock Il" OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
Ballast do ................'.......' y
Small Road do .
Lumber Truck do >
Powder do OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES !
23a
Expcnscs IN account Of Cars
Repairs at -
OIL Tall"w, aud Wasie...,.................. 1h' >"
$.,gi5 "
Material on hand for use of Engines ana
Car expenses. are entitled to u credit "t S2,"' ,,
for new Car. that have lern built. and charged to
r.prirs The new work consists Of Baggage aud
Mail Car. that has not vet gone int" use, ami a
large Hay Car These Cars were built at the Govt
panys shop. in Woodstock
Table { exhibits a full statement, under the'r
separute heads Of the Working expenses.
The Freight business has been conducted WIN
care and attention. The losses that have accrhed
will not exceed 500 in amount.
Number Of Tons transported
Sent West. 49,
:" East .......-'--.-...-.'' ''''
Total. ...... .........-........-S,'o' i""S'
Increase for the years per cent.