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Pagina 461
... and has been officially approved by the railway authorities as authentic . 3 Eight bolls of coal were equal to 17 cwt . J. T. II . 1 to seven " baulls1 . " The expense of carrying VOLUME II CHAPTER VII DEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAYS.
... and has been officially approved by the railway authorities as authentic . 3 Eight bolls of coal were equal to 17 cwt . J. T. II . 1 to seven " baulls1 . " The expense of carrying VOLUME II CHAPTER VII DEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAYS.
Pagina 462
... expense incurred in keeping so many horses and drivers , in the wear and tear of carts , and in the making and repairing of roads4 . It was recognized that the difficulties of the soft roads would be overcome by the adoption and use of ...
... expense incurred in keeping so many horses and drivers , in the wear and tear of carts , and in the making and repairing of roads4 . It was recognized that the difficulties of the soft roads would be overcome by the adoption and use of ...
Pagina 464
... expense in effecting repairs . Instead of this method being continued , the plated rails were displaced and cast - iron rails were adopted . At what time the introduction of the latter occurred we are unable to definitely ascertain ...
... expense in effecting repairs . Instead of this method being continued , the plated rails were displaced and cast - iron rails were adopted . At what time the introduction of the latter occurred we are unable to definitely ascertain ...
Pagina 469
... expense of construction of these roads varies according to circumstances . It is seldom less than one thousand pounds per mile , and sometimes exceeds that sum . The cars weigh not less than three and a half tons . They are drawn by a ...
... expense of construction of these roads varies according to circumstances . It is seldom less than one thousand pounds per mile , and sometimes exceeds that sum . The cars weigh not less than three and a half tons . They are drawn by a ...
Pagina 472
... expense , this road , in 1824 , paid the proprietors thirty per cent . , by reason of having a considerable trade upon it in coal and iron , which paid the same tonnage as upon the canal . For the first nine miles out of Newport ( the ...
... expense , this road , in 1824 , paid the proprietors thirty per cent . , by reason of having a considerable trade upon it in coal and iron , which paid the same tonnage as upon the canal . For the first nine miles out of Newport ( the ...
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