Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-28

| OF 65-pound rails and "a, 093 new ties have
been laid. Twelve thousand and eighty
yards of ballast have been put under the
tracks The principal bridges within the
State are of iron. All are in good order.
Some, however, OF the Phoenix hollow
column pattern. are not such structures
as would be needed for modern equipment.
and loads now in general use. The roll
| ing stock, though not new, is kept in good
| running order The stations, though
mostly old, are kept in good repair.
The Kennebec Central is in good condi-
| ton throughout Three hundred new ties
| have been laid, and about 800 yards of
ballast have been used The bridges and
culverts are in good repair, and the roll
ing stock first-class and in good order
The stations are neat and convenient and
| well adapted to the loal's requirements.
The Wiscasset & Quebec is in good con-
dition, with bridges sound and well con
structed
The st. Croix & Penobscot is in good,
with rails in fair condition. Nearly 1000
| ties have been laid during the year, and
more than 1900 yards of ballast inserted
under the ties. The bridges are well
looked after and are in good repair.
The report OF the Phillips & Rar 9ley
shows good roadbed and track. Three
thousand ties and 1900 yards of ballast
have been inserted. The report states that
the bridges and culverts of the road are of
wood, and not of the best construction.
While they are safe for the present, some
are beginning to show signs Of decay, and
soon will have to be strengthened. Five,
during the last year have been strength
ened. The rolling stock is first class.
The Bath Street railway is in good con
dition, as are the cars and stations.
The Bangor Street pathway shows that
considerable Improvements have been
made in the past year, new rails and ties
having been put in. Changes in the lines
have been TO some extent made.
horse service needed strengthening for the
electrical power system which has recently
been adopted. Bridges and rolling stock
are sound and well cared for.
The track of the Lewiston & Auburn
Horse railway is among the best of the
State. 1t is laid with 70-pound steel rails
on good ties. The bridges are those of the
cities, with only a small margin of safety
over that required to carry the loads put
upon them. The main bridge leading
from Main street TO Court street in Au-
burn has been considerably strengthened,
but rebuilding will soon be demanded
The rolling stock is of superior quality
and satisfactory to patrons.
The Rockland, Thomaston & Camden
Street Railway is in good condition, show
ing considerable improvement. 1t is a
very good riding road.
The city lines, and line to Stroudwater
of the Portland Street Railroad, formerly
operated by horse power, are now run by |
electricity. Most of the old track has been
reaid with heavy steel rails upon good
ties. The Ocean Street line is also being
changed, and will soon be operated by |
electricity Twenty five first-class cars
have been added to the equipment, also
new power house.
The Watervillc & Fairfield roadbed and |
tracks are in good condition. More bal |
last, however, is needed. Six hundred |
and flfty-six ties have in the past year
been laid. The trestle bridge has been
rebuilt, great improvement over the old |
one.
The Portland & Rumford Falls rail
way shows new alignment. The road sur
face is excellent.
The Portland & Rochester Road shows
good tracks and roadbed, several additions
recently having been made.
The Norway & Paris Street railroad
opened, last June, has as good cars as any |
other electric road in the State.
The Bangor. Orono & Old Town rail |
road. also started last July, is in a good
condition, with excellent roadbed and roll |
ing stock.
Reports Of other roads of the State show |
good general condition, with a marked
Improvement in standing and equipment
over previous year.
w s. Cotton, clerk of last years House |
of Representatives, was visitor at the |
state House. Wednesday.
Collateral inheritance Tax.