In conclusion, I may remark, that the compilation of this information which I am herewith sending you, has involved more work than would be readily appreciated by any one who has not been through it. Messrs. The Railroad Commissioners of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis. STATISTICS OF THE CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD, IN WISCONSIN.. Masonry: No, culverts. No. bridges. No. tunnels. Bridging: No. iron bridges.. No. wooden bridges. Ties and tying, 1,359,600. Iron rail, No. miles, 508 55-100; lbs. wt. per yard, 50, 56 and C€0. Steel rail, No. miles, 6 5-10; lbs. wt. per yard, 60. 168 1 3 2 313 335 Chairs, spikes, fish-bar, etc., 192,800 fish-joints; 14,500 chairs; 2,275,000 lbs. spikes. Passenger stations and fixtures, 14. Freight stations and fixtures, freight and passenger, 67. Engine and car shops, 1. Machine shops, 1. Engine houses, 12. Turn tables, 15. Wood sheds and water stations, 5 coal sheds, 39 water stations. Fencing, 445 miles fenced. STATEMENT OF COST of Madison Extension to June 30, 1874. From Madison to Winona Junction, 129 miles. STATEMENT OF COST of Menominee Extension to June 30, 1874. From Fort Howard to Michigan State Line, 49 miles. Ties and tying, 178,500. Iron rail, No. miles, 67 63-100, lbs. wt. per yard, 56 lbs. Chairs, spikes, fish-bar, etc.-28,400 fish-joints, 1,200 chairs, 367,000 lbs. spikes. Passenger stations and fixtures... Freight stations and fixtures, passenger and freight.. 1 6 Wood sheds and water stations, as per schedule, water stations .... 5 ...... Fencing No miles... 60 |