Appendix 17
Memoria (report) on construction of the railway to Lago Buenos Aires and junction with the San Antonio to Lago Nahuel Huapí line (second part)
General state of the works at 31 December 1912
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Glossary of words used in specific ways:
Memoria – Formal progress report.
Patagonico – The type of chassis-less bogie water carrier produced by Nesseldorfer for use in Patagonia.
Plataforma – A bogie flat wagon generally provided with pockets along the side of the sole-bars and buffer beams to allow the fitting of temporary sides (sometimes referred to as barranda) needed for some traffic, eg their seasonal conversion into open sheep wagons.
Resident Engineer is used in this report for the Argentine term Ingeniero Director or simply Director, as meaning the person in overall charge of the Works at Puerto Deseado.
Superiority – A literal translation of the Argentine term, used in the context of this report, as referring to the person, and the department of, the Inspector General de Construcciones of the Ferrocarriles del Estado based in Buenos Aires.
Tapada – Spanish English dictionaries do not show a translation for this word in relation to railway use. A study of the definitions given by the Real Academia Española, and the contexts in which it is used, suggests that it could well mean the English term boxing, used in connection with permanent way works – that is the placing of loosely consolidated ballast above the level of the well consolidated ballast supporting the sleepers, between and at the ends of the sleepers, and in Argentine practice, covering the top surface of the sleeper by about a couple of inches to provide protection against fire. Half tapada thus means placing the first part of this material in a two stage process for carrying out this work.
Works – Used as a translation of the Argentine word Construcción to mean the whole project, including completing the the detailed design and setting out of the line, its construction including much of the procurement of materials and labour, and its operation while the railhead is being advanced.
PART II
GENERAL STATE OF THE WORKS AT 31 DECEMBER 1912
I – Land acquisition.-
There have been no need for land acquisition, as all the land was already in government ownership.
II – Mapping.-
1) – Setting-out works carried out:
a) Setting-out on the natural ground level, as preparation for earthworks completed to Km. 262.000 (original measure), equivalent to Km. 263.628,50 (final measurement).
b) Setting-out along the formation level prior to laying the rails, completed to the same point.
c) Repetition of previous levelling, as preparation, to second track lift, carried out as this work advanced.
2) – Variations introduced into the mapping.
There are four, all located in the first section built. See the previous Memorias.
3) – Total increase.
See the previous Memorias.
4) – Variations introduced in the chainage and dimensions of the stations.
a) Centre-line of passenger building at Km. 0.000 station changed to Km. -0.075,50.
b) Centre-line of Km. 20.500 station (original measure) changed to Km. 20.200 (original measure), equivalent to Km. 21.077,18 (final measurement).
c) The length of Km. 59.975 station (original measure) increased from 950 m. to 1,000 m.
d) Centre line of Km. 94.250 station (original measure) changed to Km. 94.000 (original measure), equivalent to Km. 95.181,70 (final measurement).
e) Centre-line of Km. 220.800 (original measure) changed to Km. 222.775,50 (original measure) equivalent to Km. 224.404 (final measurement). The remaining centre-lines and lengths have been maintained, and the differences noted in their names, defined by their chainage, are due solely to the changes in the length of the line.
f) It is proposed to eliminate in the profile Km. 266.500 and Km. 281.350 stations, and replace them with a single one, of the same type, which will be located about Km. 275.000.
III – Heights.-
1) – Variations introduced in the profile: none, apart from those relating to the four variations identified in the previous Memorias.
IV - Earthworks.-
a) Main line.- All completed as far as Km. 262.000 (original measure), equivalent to Km 263.628,50 (final measurement). In progress - none.
Shortly the earthworks upwards of Km. 263.628,50 (final measurement) will be started.
b) Stations.-
1) Completely finished:
Km. 21, 41, 61, 81, 95, 121, 142, 162, 182, 202 and 224.
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2) In progress:
Km. 0.000 and Km. 251.128.
V – Permanent Way.-
a) Main Line
1)Total length assembled between Km. -1.600 and Km. 262.369, equivalent to 263.969.
2) Assembly completed to Km. 262.369 (final measurement). Levelling and tapada: Completed to Km. 174.000. In progress to Km 254.000. Ballast and railing: In respect of this I repeat what I said in my previous Memoria; “There has been no skimping of effort whatsoever in creating a line in good order for working, having dedicated the greatest attention to the quality of the ballast, and to the careful carrying out of the lifts. The finished track is seated on a bed of almost pure gravel of the appropriate size, which provides an unimprovable base for the sleepers.”. During the year which has ended, the levelling work has been continued with the same demanding spirit, having opened in addition to the gravel quarries at Km. 69, Km. 93 and Km. 130, mentioned in the previous Memoria, another two, at Km. 159.000 and Km. 225.000.
As has been reported previously, the track has had three lifts, at sufficiently long intervals to ensure excellent stability.
The track has been laid with second-hand (Dawolais [sic, Dowlais] Steel from the FC CA) rail as far as Km 35.266; with new Argentino rail 10 m. long from this point to Km. 251.631; with the same type of rail but 12 m. long between Km. 151.631 and Km. 246.183; and with 37 kg. / m. rail from this last point to the end.
The length of the main line assembled with each type of rail is as follows:
With Dawolais Steel rail 36.866,00 km.
" Argentino, 10 m. long rail 116.365,00 "
" Argentino, 12 m. " " 94.552,00 "
" 37 kg. / m. rail 16.186,00 "
Total assembled with various types 263.969,00 km.
3) Weight of metal per metre of track:
Dawolais Steel rail
Rail, 32.73 kg. / m. 65.46 kg.
Fish-plates 3.58 "
Bolts 0.63 "
Spikes 1.29 "
Total per metre 70.96 kg.
Argentino, 10 m. long rail
Rail, 31 kg. / m. 62.00 kg.
Fish-plates 4.29 "
Bolts 0.54 "
Spikes 2.31 "
Total per metre 69.14 kg.
Argentino, 12 m. long rail
Rail 31 kg. / m. 62.00 kg.
Fish-plates 3.61 "
Bolts 0.45 "
Spikes 2.22 "
Total per metre 68.28 kg.
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With rail from the construction of the FC del Este, 12 metres long
Rail, 37 kg. / m. 74.00 kg.
Fish-plates to suit 4.81 "
Bolts 0.96 "
Coach screws 1.98 "
Total per metre 81.75 kg.
4) Number of sleepers per kilometre:
For Dawolais Steel rail 1,111
" Argentino, 10 m. long 1,300
" Argentino, 12 " " 1,250
" 37 kg. / metre 1,176
b) In Stations.
1) Number and type of turnouts installed:
1:10 (tangential measure)
1: 8 " " 12
In secondary lines outwith Km. 0.000 station:
1: 8 (tangential measure) 6
In temporary lines
1: 8 (tangential measure) 2
1:10 (tangential measure) 2
2) Total length of secondary lines completed.
In stations 17.944,00 km.
Outwith " 2.250,00 "
Total of secondary lines 20.194,00 km.
3) Temporary lines assembled:
1,300 km.
VI - Crossings.-
1) Overhead – None
2) Underneath – 7 masonry arch culverts, which also serve as under bridges.
3) At grade – formed 22.
VII – Engineering Works.-
1) Drainage pipes –Made of concrete reinforced with expanded metal of 0.60 m. diameter, with masonry headwall:
Built: 1 at Km. 3.3446,00 – single – length 12.65 m.
" 1 " " 3.690,00 " " 17.63 "
" 1 " " 3.954,00 " " 13.28 "
" 1 " " 4.358,00 " " 19.76 "
" 1 " " 8.794,00 " " 19.52 "
" 1 " " 10.223,00 " " 29.72 "
" 1 " " 10.870,00 " " 27.11 "
" 1 " " 11.310,00 - double - " 38.74 "
" 1 " " 11.744,00 – single – " 15.86 "
" 1 " " 11.966,00 " " 23.72 "
" 1 " " 16.857,00 " " 22.55 "
" 1 " " 29.442,00 - double - " 37.48 "
" 1 " " 83.527,00 – single – " 9.56 "
" 1 " " 83.945,00 " " 10.64 "
" 1 " " 84.076,00 " " 7.82 "
" 1 " " 88.078,00 " " 8.33 "
" 1 " " 90.878,00 " " 5.78 "
" 1 " " 93.023,00 " " 0.34 "
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Brought forward 18
Built: 1 at Km. 96.090,00 – single – length 15.50 m.
" 1 " " 97.612,00 " " 11.00 "
" 1 " " 97.893,00 " " 5.96 "
" 1 " " 130.000,00 " " 5.96 "
" 1 " " 130.583,00 " " 11.36 "
" 1 " " 131.158,00 " " 12.88 "
" 1 " " 138.598,00 " " 11.60 "
" 1 " " 252.228,00 " " 32.44 "
Total 26 pipes 0f 0,60 m. dia. tot. length 437.19m.
Same as previous, but 0.30 m. diameter, have been installed at:
1 at Km. 0.075.50 single
1 " " 2.871.00 "
1 " " 3.254.00 "
1 " " 7.180.00 "
1 " " 12.600.00 "
1 " " 30.385.00 "
1 " " 30.596.00 "
1 " " 31.776.00 "
1 " " 41.158.00 "
1 " " 202.096.00 "
1 " " 202.200.00 "
1 " " 260.868.00 "
1 " " 130.380.00 "
Total 12 pipes of 0.30 m. diameter
2) Stone masonry arch culverts.
Built:
1 of 1 arch of 3 m. span – total span 3.00 m. ht. to rail 6.23 – Km.1.03x
1 " 1 " " 2 " " " " 2.00 " " " " 3.57 - " 0.339
1 " 1 " " 5 " " " " 5.00 " " " " 7.31 - " 1.01x
1 " 1 " " 5 " " " " 5.00 " " " " 11.32 - " 1.42x
1 " 1 " " 7 " " " " 7.00 " " " " 19.64 - " 4.93x
1 " 1 " " 3 " " " " 3.00 " " " " 5.75 - " 25.85x
1 " 2 " s" 5 " " " " 10.00" " " " 4.68 - " 31.41x
7 Culverts with total span 35.00 m.
3) Temporary engineering works.
1 Muelle on red pine piles, 0.30 x 0.30 m.
1 " " piers of sleepers.
VIII – Buildings.-
1) For the management.-
Completed in Km 0.000 station, 1 stone-built house.
2) For passengers– Completed
3rd class station at Km. 21.077,00
3rd " " " " 41.190,90
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2nd class station at Km. 61.165,00
3rd " " " " 80.884,00
1st " " " " 95.181,00
3rd " " " " 121.180,00
" " " " " 142.130,00
2nd " " " " 162.528,00
Under construction:
Special station at Km. 0.000 (nearing completion)
3rd class " " " 182.628,00
1st " " " " 202.028,00
3rd " " " " 224.404,00
3) For goods.- Completed:
1 At Km. 0.000 station capacity 560 m3
1 " " 61.165 " " 560 "
1 " " 95.181 " " 560 "
1 " " 162.528 " " 560 "
Under construction.-
1 at Km. 202.028 station " 1120 m3
4) For staff.- Completed:
For senior employees at Km. 0.000 – 5 houses galvanised iron.
" workmen & families" " " 2 " " "
" workshops staff " " " 4 " " "
" Offices " " " 1 " " "
" Surfacemen " " " 1 stone-built house.
" " " " 21.077 - 1 ditto
" " " " 41.190 - 1 ditto
" " " " 61.165 - 1 ditto
" " " " 95.181 - 1 ditto
" " " " 162.528 - 1 ditto
" " " " 202.028 - 1 ditto
Under construction:
For Surfacemen at Km. 121.328 – 1 stone-built house
" " " " 251.128 – 1 " " "
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5) Engine sheds.- Under construction:
1 at Km. 0.000 station with capacity for 12 engines.
The temporary engine shed will be converted into the permanent coach shed.
6) Temporary and Special Buildings.- Completed at Km 0.000 station:
For workshops built – 1 shed
" Stores 1 "
" Portland cement 1 "
" Flammable material 1 "
" Wood 1 "
" at the Port 1 "
IX Fixed installations.-
1) Tanks and accessories – See detail at Item 7 (below).
2) Turntables.- Under construction:
1 at Km. 0.000 station.
1 " " 202.028 "
3) Ash pits.- Completed:
2 at Km. 0.000 station
1 " " 202.028 "
Under construction:
1 at Km. 0.000 station.
4) Wagon weighing machines.- To be assembled:
1 at Km. 0.000 station.
5) Livestock loading platforms.- None.
6) Signals placed:
At Km. 0.000 station – 2 posts with 1 arm
" " 21.077 " 1 post " 2 arms
" " 41.190 " 1 " " 2 "
" " 61.165 " 1 " " 2 "
" " 95.181 " 2 posts " 1 arm
" " 121.328 " 1 post " 2 arms
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At Km. 142.130 station – 1 post with 2 arms
" " 162.528 station - 1 " " 2 "
" " 202.028 station - 1 " " 2 "
7) Provision of water with special detail.
Supply N° 1 – At Km. 0.000 station – Supply of sea water for engine washing, comprising a pump house, with high pressure centrifugal, pump with independent petrol engine, iron tower and tank, with a capacity of 20,000 litres.- Permanent
Supply N° 2 – At Km. 0.000 station – Supply of potable water for all uses, comprising reinforced concrete cistern, where the water is collected from the
rail tankers, one wind pump, 1 pump, 1 Blackstone petrol engine to lift the water from the cistern to a sectional pressed steel tank with a capacity of 49,000
litres, mounted on a masonry tower. Permanent.
Supply N° 3 – At Km. 21.077 station – Comprising 1 well, 1 tower-tank of masonry and sectional pressed steel tank with a capacity of 32,000 litres, 1 winch pump.
Supply N° 4 – At Km. 41.190 station – Comprising 1 well, 1 tower-tank of masonry and sectional pressed steel tank with a capacity of 49,000 litres, 1 winch pump.
Supply N° 5 – At Km. 61.165 station – Comprising 1 well, 1 tower-tank of masonry and sectional pressed steel tank with a capacity of 49,000 litres, 1 pump coupled to 1 3 hp Blackstone petrol engine.
Supply N° 6 – At Km. 95.181 station – Comprising 1 well,
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1 tower-tank of masonry and sectional pressed steel tank with a capacity of 16,000 litres, 1 wind pump.
Supply N° 7 – At Km. 121.353 station – Comprising 1 well, 1 tower-tank of masonry and sectional pressed steel tank with a capacity of 32,000 litres, 1 winch pump.
Supply N° 8 – At Km 142.130 station – Comprising 1 well, 1 tower-tank of masonry and sectional pressed steel tank with a capacity of 16,000 litres, 1 wind pump.
Temporary supplies.-
a) At Km. 162.528 station – a wooden tank with a capacity of 10,000 litres – 1 well, 1 wind pump.
b) At Km. 182.628 station – a wooden tank with a capacity of 20,000 litres, 1 well, 1 steam pump.- This supply will be replaced shortly with the permanent supply N° 8, submitted to the Superiority for approval.
c) At Km. 224.404 station – 1 wooden tank with a capacity of 20,000 litres, 1 well, 1 pump and Blackstone petrol engine.
Trial wells have been sunk in the remaining stations of the line as far as Km. 320.00.
8) Coal stores.- Completed:
1 At Km. 0.000 station
1 " " 202.028 station
9) Temporary works.- The buildings have been noted in the appropriate locations, two muelles indicated in Engineering Works and the supplies of water noted under that heading.-
10) Telegraph.-
1) Length constructed – 2-wire 254.000 km.
2) Number of posts: 12 per kilometre on straights; on curves brackets have been employed.
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3) Telegraph stations – 8, located at respectively the stations Km 0.000, 21, 41, 61, 95, 121, 162, and 202.
4) Telegraphs in service: 8.
5) Telephones in service: 24.
11) – Fencing
a) Main line – None.
b) Stations – Completed Km. 29.800.
12 Rolling stock
1) Locomotives with tender attached: 12 of 6 coupled wheels and total weight of 1012 tons, in working order.
Tank locomotives: 2 of 6 coupled wheels and total weight of 38 tons, in working order.
Total number of locomotives 14, with a total weight of 1050 tons, in working order.
Of these locomotives only six are new and the remaining 8 are second hand from other railways and have been provided only for carrying out the Works.
2) Coaches.-
1st class – 2 second hand of 4 axles each
" " - 1 new of 4 " "
2nd " - 2 second hand " 4 " "
" " - 2 new of " 4 " "
composite – 2 " " 4 " "
Total de coaches 9 with 36 axles.
3) Brake vans.
3 second hand of 2 axles
1 new " 4 "
Total 4 with 10 axles
4) Goods wagons.-
Vans new 10 with 40 axles and capacity of 400.000 kg.
" second hand 74 " 188 " " " " 988.000 "
Plataformas new 69 " 276 " " " " 2760.000 "
" second hand 26 " 104 " " " " 800.000 "
carry forward 179 608 4948.000 "
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brought forward 179 with 608 axles and capacity of 4948.000 kg.
Medio borde s/hand 42 with 84 axles and capacity of 442.000 kg.
Sheep l/stock " 1 " 4 " " " " 40.000 "
Total wagons 222 " 696 " " " " 5430.000 "
Of these vehicles 6 vans and 18 plataformas are being assembled.
Patagonico tank wagons.
Assembled 5 with 20 axles and capacity of 200,000 litres. Assembled on 40,000 kg. Nesseldorf plataformas for lack of parts for assembly:
2 with 8 axles and capacity of 80,000 kg.
Travelling cranes: 1 of 15 tons, 3 of 5 tons, 1 of 3 tons.
Rail car for inspection.- 1
Rail cycles.- 7
Trollies.- 30
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RÉSUMÉ OF THE WORKS CARRIED OUT IN 1912
Comparing the general state of the works at 31 December 1911 with that at 1912, the following progress has been achieved:
I – LAND ACQUSITION. - None.
II – MAPPING – SETTING-OUT CARRIED OUT:
a) Over the undisturbed ground: Work stopped.
b) " " formation: Carried out between Km. 205.000 and Km. 265.628, total 58.628 km.
c) Measurement and final levelling: Carried out between Km. 192.180 and Km. 260.000, total 67.820 km.
d) 1 – Repetition of previous levelling; Carried out between the same points, total 67.820 km.
2 – VARIATIONS INTRODUCED INTO THE MAPPING: None.
3 – TOTAL INCREASE IN LENGTH
4 – VARIATIONS INTRODUCED INTO THE CHAINAGE AND LENGTH OF STATIONS DURING 1912.-
a) The centre line of Km. 220.800 station (original measure)changed to Km. 222.77550 (original measure), equivalent to Km. 224.404 (new measurement).
b) It is proposed to delete Km. 266.500 and Km. 281.350 stations, and replace them with one of the same type at about Km. 275.000.
III – LEVELS – VARATIONS INTRODUCED INTO THE PROFILE.- None.
The small differences, which are noted between the original and the final values, arise from taking advantage of the formation before the lifts.
IV – EARTH MOVEMENT.-
a) Main line:
The 100 m. not carried out after the works were stopped at Km. 262.000 of the original design, equivalent to Km. 263.628.50 (final measurement).
b) In stations.-
1) The works have been completed at Km. 202.400 and Km. 224.404 stations.
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2) Under construction: Km. 0.000 and Km. 251.128 stations.
V – PERMANENT WAY.-
a) Main line – Total length assembled between Km. 202.772 and Km. 262.369, total 59.597 km.
Levelling and Tapada.- Length carried out during the year between Km. 100.000 and Km. 174.000, total 74.000 km.
b) In stations-
1) Turnouts placed during the year 1:10 (tangential measure) 24
2) Length of secondary lines completed during the year: In stations 5.356 km.
VI – Level crossings constructed during the year: 9.
Cattle grids placed 19.
VII – ENGINEERING WORKS.-
Drainage pipes – Constructed during the year:
1 at Km. 3.446 – single – length 12.65 m.
1 " " 3.954 - " - " 13.28 "
1 " " 4.358 - " - " 19.76 "
1 " " 8.794 - " - " 19.52 "
1 " " 10.870 - " - " 27.11 "
1 " " 93.023 - " - " 10.34 "
1 " " 138.598 - " - " 11.60 "
1 " " 252.226 – double - " 32.44 "
Total 8 pipes of 0.60 m. dia. Total 146.70 "
As the previous, but 0.30 m. dia., have been constructed as noted in the Estado General: 13 pipes.
VIII – BUILDINGS COMPLETED DURING THE YEAR.-
For passengers: 1st class station at Km. 95.181,00
3rd " " " " 142.130,00
2nd " " " " 162.528,00
Ongoing construction of the building for passengers, special type at Km. 0.000 station, will be completed shortly.
The building of the following stations has been started:
3rd class station at Km. 182.628.
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3rd class station at Km. 202.028.
3rd " " " " 224.404.
For Goods.- Completed during the year:
1 at Km. 61.165 station – capacity 560 m3
1 " 162.528 " - " 560 "
Under construction: 1 at Km. 202.028 station – capacity 1120 mts3
For Surfacemen:
Completed during the year: 1 at Km. 21.077 of masonry
1 " " 202.028 " "
Under construction 1 " " 121.328 " "
1 " " 251.128 " "
Engine shed.- Being finished:
1 at Km. 0.000 station with capacity for 12 locomotives.
The one which was noted as completed in the previous Memoria will be converted into a carriage shed.
IX – FIXED INSTALLATIONS.-
Turntables, being assembled: 1 at Km. 0.000 station, almost ready.
" " 1 " " 202.028.
Ash pits.- Constructed during the year:
1 at Km. 202.028 station.
Under construction: 1 at Km. 0.000 station.
Wagon weighing machine.-
Shortly assembly will start on 1 at Km. 0.000 station.
Signals placed during the year:
At 61.165 station – 1 post with 2 arms
" 95.181 " - 2 posts " 1 arm
" 121.328 " - 1 post " 2 arms
" 142.130 " - 1 " " 2 "
" 162.528 " - 1 " " 2 "
" 202.028 " - 1 " " 2 "
Water supply according to special detail.-
Jobs carried out during the year.- Permanent supply.-
1) At Km. 21.077 station a row of panels was added to increase its capacity from 32,000 litres to
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49,000 litres.
2) Supply N° 5 was completed at Km. 61.165 station, having installed a sectional tank with capacity 49,000 litres in place of the one of 32,000 which had been proposed. The steam pump was removed, and in its place was installed a pump operated by a 3 hp Blackstone petrol engine.
3) The supply at Km. 95.181 station was installed, comprising a masonry tower, a sectional tank of capacity 16,000 litres and a wind pump.
4) A sectional tank of capacity 32,000 litres was installed at Km. 121.358 station.
5) The installation of the supply at Km. 142.130 station was completed, comprising a masonry tower, sectional tank of 16,000 litres and a wind pump.
Temporary supplies
Three were arranged during the year at Km. 162.528, Km. 182.628 and Km. 224.404 stations.
Trial bores were made at Km. 182.628, Km. 202.028 and Km. 224.404.
X – TELEGRAPH
1 – Length of two-wire line erected during the year between Km. 202.000 and Km. 254.000, total 52.000 km.
2 – Telegraph apparatus installed during the year.- 6 were installed respectively at Km. 21, 41, 61, 121, 162, and 202.
3 – Increase in the number of Morse instruments in service 6
4 – Increase in the number of telephones in service 5
XI – FENCING ERECTED DURING THE YEAR
In stations 8.200 km.
XII – ROLLING STOCK -
During the year the Works experienced the following changes:
The following new material was assembled:
4 Pacific type locomotives
2 40,000 kg. Nesseldorfer plataformas
4 Patagonico type tank wagons
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1 1st class coach Harlan and Hollingsworth
2 2nd " " " " "
2 composite " " " "
1 postal van " " "
A sheep van was constructed on a 40,000 kg. Nesseldorfer plataforma -
Accidents and their outcomes during the year:
Staff carelessness: 1
Chance 11
Victims – Slightly wounded 4
" - Dead 0
Animals run-over by trains.-
Pigs 3
Horses 2
Sheep 2
Cows 1
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