Reports of the Engineers of the Western Rail Road Corporation, Made to the Directors, in 1836-7Merriam, Wood and Company, 1838 - 120 pages |
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... increase the amount of cutting , but equalize , more nearly , the quantity of exca- vation and embankment . From Grout's summit west , the descent to the valley of the Chickopee can be effected by two different routes - one nearly south ...
... increase the amount of cutting , but equalize , more nearly , the quantity of exca- vation and embankment . From Grout's summit west , the descent to the valley of the Chickopee can be effected by two different routes - one nearly south ...
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... increase of curvature , and without any improvement in the grades . Two wells at Grout's , about 18 feet in depth , gave no in- dication of rock ; but towards the western side of the sum- mit it shows itself in ledges . The swamp at the ...
... increase of curvature , and without any improvement in the grades . Two wells at Grout's , about 18 feet in depth , gave no in- dication of rock ; but towards the western side of the sum- mit it shows itself in ledges . The swamp at the ...
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... increasing the grade to 57 feet , the line crosses , near Chamberlain's , the road from Charlton to Spencer , and thence to the summit . This sum- mit is elevated 472.76 feet above the Boston and Worcester Rail - Road . Upon this grade ...
... increasing the grade to 57 feet , the line crosses , near Chamberlain's , the road from Charlton to Spencer , and thence to the summit . This sum- mit is elevated 472.76 feet above the Boston and Worcester Rail - Road . Upon this grade ...
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... increased distance beyond that of the Morey summit route . The Board is aware that experimental surveys are now being made beyond the town of Springfield , the results of which will be duly communicated . Respectfully submitted , WM ...
... increased distance beyond that of the Morey summit route . The Board is aware that experimental surveys are now being made beyond the town of Springfield , the results of which will be duly communicated . Respectfully submitted , WM ...
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... increase the re- sistance , quite as much , or more , than an increase of 10 ft . in the grade , together , ( on both sides of the summit ) say equal to an inclination of 100 ft . per mile . In comparing Routes No. 1 by Morey Summit ...
... increase the re- sistance , quite as much , or more , than an increase of 10 ft . in the grade , together , ( on both sides of the summit ) say equal to an inclination of 100 ft . per mile . In comparing Routes No. 1 by Morey Summit ...
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