Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-26

| bers of fatalities connected with the ] operation of such companies, Central Vernaont's Appeal Abandoned. From the time the commission was created up to the period when this re- i port ends, only one appeal was taken 1 from any order or decree passed by 1 the commission That was the case of the Central Vermont Railway com pany' appeal from an order requiring the restoration of certain passenger service on it's line in Connecticut, and this appeal has apparently been aban- 1 doned and the train continued in oper- alton.
 Engineer ElweITs Report. Regarding inspection of railroad and railways, Engineer C. C. Elwell says in part.
 All stations were given a thorough inspection and a number of toilets were found untidy and suggestions l made to the railroad officials which would tend to improve their condi- , hons. Subsequent inspections of such cases have shown that the recommen- daflons have received attention in many instances. The track inspection | consisted of observing it's general con- diGion from the train, supplemented by a closer inspection ,on foot of certain portions of the lines.
 While the general condition of the New York, New Haven and Hartford road was satisfactory. exceptions were found, as follows. Eight. bridges re- quired painting; nine needed new floors; three required new guard tim berS-; one had masonry in need of at ltention and two should be entirely renewed (Since the date of this report these two bridges have been rebuilt) Angle irons on many bridges were bad ly rusted and many of them loose. In going over the entire system, I found fourteen stations which required painting, fourteen which were untidy, ton of the toilets was unsatisfactory. Many whistling posts, crossing and other warning signs needed painting. Defective Frogs at Norwich.
 The general condition of the Central Vermont railway was fairly SatiSfac- tory. The following defects were not sd: Track ties found defective in many places, for short distances, to which | tine cunpany's attention was specially called; track ties found defective at approaches to five bridges; condition of stations not as good as found on previous inspection. Special notice of l'the company was also called to several defective frogs and switches at Nor wich, to which attention was irnmedi- -ately given by the company.
 Conditions on Thames Street. The inspection of the trolley roads within the limits of the state was made in the spring of 1913. with the repre- sentatives Of the various companies.
 The condition of the Connecticut company tracks was much better than on the previous inspection although a ntlTnber of short stretches of rough track were noted. Most Of these places were repaired soon after the inspection. found 23 bridges needing paint, and two needing reneweal. A special report to the company was made in regard to clearance between cars and poles on Thames street. Norwich.
 Trolley Line Improvements.
 The New London and East Lyme Street Railway. company-Sp at tention is being given by the company to track and bridges, both having been geratly improved during the past year. Flanders bridge is too light for the traffic and shoild be strengthened. Special report made to the company. Bridge over the Cove being repaired
 The G$roton and Stonington Street Railway company.-Some sections of rough track were noted, which have since been improved. The track on this line is much better than it was a year ago.
 The Norwich and Westerly Traction cOmpanX.-The general appearance of the track is much better than found on the last inspection, but further i'm proveInent is required to bring the road up to proper standard. Whistle signs have been installed at highway crossings.
 Grade Crossings.
 The law requires every railroad com pany to remove or apply for the re- moVal of at least one grade crossing each year for every 50 miles of rail- road operated by it in this state.
 During the year ending June Sn, 1913,- applications were made and ap- proved for the elimination of 15 grade crossings three crossings were actu- applications s4swere filed and approved were in process of elimination on the date Of closing this report.
 Changes in Eastern Connecticut. A change in the ownership of the East Haddam Electric Light company
 was effected by purchase on Septem- Der 27, 1912, and a change in the own | ership of the Colchester Electric Light | com pany was effected in the same
 manner on November 21, 1912. the op- l erationS thereof having been, since those dates. under the direct control of 1 interests represented by Arthur E Lislp of Providence, R. l. During the | year the name of the Nashawaug Elec- 1 tric Power company, operating in the
 towns of Danfelson and neighboring 2
 territory, has been changed to the
 DanieIson and Plainfield Gas and Flee ! tric company.
 The Baltic MiI1s company and t1t Beacon Falls Rubber Shoe company
 included in this class of operations, are
 cotton and rubber shoe manufacturing
 companies. incidentally giving a linn 1 ited service in the distribut.>n of eaee-
 tdieal current in the towns in whicl
 their manufacturing operations art | carried on.
 1 Central Vermont Shows a Loss. l With reference to railroad finances l the commissioners report:
 ] F4le net corporate income of all re- i porting companies was S10,122, ,22S.SS 1 The Operations of the Central Yer l naoat Railway company insofar as they relate to the leased properties of thf l New London Northern railroad, were
 attended with a net corporate loss ot | $16S,643.2s.
 There was a decrease iH all revenue other than that from operations, oi 1 $96S, 294
 | Tfle New London Northern railroad J A4