Consulting engineer inspection reports, 1891-1893.

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Consulting engineer inspection reports, 1891-1893.

Consulting engineer inspection reports to the commission concern railway condition and management including line location; former and present line operators; road alignment; track grade; track, bridge, and crossing conditions; and engineer's recommendations for line improvements. Reports occasionally include engineer's expense amount; remarks concerning train service, cattle guard style and drainage; crossing diagrams; estimated crossing protection costs; interlocking crossing plan; railway company asset and liability statements.

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