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Lorsque le document est trop grand pour Atre reproduit en un soul ciichA, 11 est film« k partir de I'angia aupAriaur gauche, de gauche A droite, et de haut en baa, en prenant le nombre d'images nAcessaire. Lea diagrammea suivanta iiluatrant la m^thoda. 1 2 3 4 5 6 tywy, T^^ PAMPHIIT BINDER WINDSOR AND ANNAPOLIS RAILWAY. EEPOKT OF ALEXANDER MACNAB, 0. E. SlR,- Halifax, Lst November, 1873. I have iho honor to submit tho following Report as tho result cf my inspection of the Windsor and Annapolis Railway, made under ihe directions contained in your letter of 18th July last, a copy of which is hereto annexed. Alex. Macnab, C. E. SlR,- Provincial Secretary's Office, Halifax, N. S., 18th July, 1873. I am instructed to authorize and request you to proceed to Windsor and make a thorough examination of the Windsor and Annapolis Rail- way, with a view to ascertain the state thereof in relation to the safety of passengers, and the people located along the line ; also to ascertain the amount of Rolling Stock and its capability of performing the work required by the traffic of the said Railroad, and to report thereon to this Department as early as possible. I am, Sir, Your ob't serv't. (Signed) W.B.VAii. Alex. McNab, Esq., Civil Engineer, Halifax. As .'^ 30 REPORT. \ The contract made between the Government of Novi<, ?cotla and Messrs. Smith, Knight and Company in 1865 liaving been annulled, a subsequent one was entered into on the 22nd November, 1866, between the Chief Commissioner of Railways for the Province, and Messrs. Punchard, Barry and Clark, of London, England. Under this contract it .was arranged that the subvention should be capitalized at the sum of £188,000 sterling, and that a further sum of £32,000 sterling should be paid for the erection of such structure across the River Avon as the Contractors might deem expedient to build. The railway comprises a total length of 83 86-100 miles of single track of 5 ft. 6 in. ^auge. It forms a junction with the Windsor Branch of the Intercolonial Railway at Windsor, at an elevation of 22 feet above Halifax harbor, and distant therefrom forty-five miles, and crossing the River Avon about 300 yards above the Post Road Bridge, by an iron lattice girder I bridge 1160 feet in length. It passes througli the settlements of Fal- mouth and Mount Dennison and reaches Hantsport on the same river in a distance of seven miles from Windsor. Diverging from the river and pursuing a more Westerly course, the line passes through the numerous and thriving villages situate in the Cornwallis and Annapolis Valleys, and reaches the terminus at Annap- olis at an elevation of 7 feet above Haliiax harbor, and 15 feet below the stai-ting point at Windsor. The work of construction was commenced in the summer of 1867 [and on 18th August, 1869, that portion of the road between the Gas- pereaux River and Annapolis, 70 miles, was formally opened, and on I 18th December of the same year the whole line was completed and I opened for traffic. i The maximum grade going west occurs in ascending from Falmouth I to Mount Dennison and is at the rate of 1 in 70 or 75^ feet per mile, for 4300 feet, and that descending west is 1 in 80 or 66 feet per mile for 4382 feet : there are also grades varying from 1 in 78 or 62i feet per mile to 1 in 84 or 62 8-10 feet per mile for 4 94-100 miles, and running in both directions. ) ^^^^''^-"^•^IKI-, Thoro are 32 46-100 miles of level grade or 39 per cent, of the wbolo line. The summit level is at Berwick road, 37 miles !rom Wind- sor, and is elevated 109 feet above the rails at that station. A train going from Windsor to Annapolis has to overcome a total rise of 987i feet and in returning to Windsor it .nscends a height of 952J feet. The minimum radius of curvature i^ 688 foot or 8*^ 20 deflection per 100 feet. This curve is in the town of Windsor, is 12uO feet long and forms the eastern approach to the bridge over tho River Avon. There are 63 82-100 miles of straight lino, or 64 per cent of the whole length of road. CUTTINGS, &c. Many cuttings throughout the lino are much in need of being cleaned out, as the ditclies have become filled with the wash of material from the slopes. To no work connected with tho road bed should more attention be paid than to that of drainage, for the benefits to be derived therefrom go very far towards the proper and efScient maintenance of the track, the preservation of the sleepers, the decrease in wear and tear of rol- ling stock, and consequently in the reduction of the operating expen- ses of the road. In fact a largo proportion of the annual cost of main- taining lines of railway may be attributed simply to the want of fa- cilities for the proper discharge of water. The ballast used on this road being principally sand, and gravel of a fine quality, all water permitted to lie inclose contact with it is quickly absoroed, and the evil results arising therefrom are soon shewn in tho defective state of the road bed. PERMANENT WAY. The track is composed of the ordinary T rail secured at the joints with fish plates and belts. This form of rail and the mode of fasten- j ing are by far the most desirable in use, as they afford a remarkably smooth track, and v/ilji competent and energetic section foremen, an efficient upholdence of the line is obtained at a mMiimum cost for labor. Between Windsor and Kentville there are twenty miles of raiJJ weighing 07 lbs. per lineal yard, and five miles weighing 50 lbs. perj yard; the remainder of the line is laid with rail of the latter weiglit.] The hea '^^ rail has proved much the most durable, there being onlyl sixty requiring renewal in the length of line over which they are laid,i against four hundred and forty-five of the lighter weight, in the same distance. The road is divided into 14 sections of an average length of 5 99-100 miles each. Below will be found the number of rails and sleepers which should be provided each section ; the rails which require renewal are very much worn aixl it is important that the quantity named should be furnished with the least delay possible. it. of the jmWincl- A train il rise of i of 952i eciion por ; long and )n. ent of tho ing cleaned leiial from Ltention be 1 therefrom I tbe track, tear of rol- ling expen- ost of main- want of fa- gravel of a it is quickly hewn in tho No of S»iitro, owing to the pcrishablo nature of the stone. Tho culvert h\ boing rebuilt, tho track in tho meanwhile boing supported Ity timber which will Ijo removed, and tho embankment made good on tho completion of tho masonry. 3rd. Windsor Bridge. Thi.s structure crosses tho lliver Avon at Windsor, and is compostMl of wrought iron lattice girders, Hupported on piers and abutmiiits of masonry. Its total length is IIGO foot, nnd it is composed of five Hjtans oi IGO foot each in tho clear, and 4 spans of 64 feet in tho clear. Its height from tho rail to the bod of tho river is 48 feet. Several of tho tjuoin .stoies of tho piors .shew signs of abrasion ftrom the action of ice and tho tidal flow, and a number may, before long, require removal. Thi.s will bo a troublesome work, but the stabil- ity of the pier will demand its execution. Tho joints of masonry below high water mark will rc'iuiro pointing early next year, and tho iron work .should bo painted. 4th. A wooden b(x culvert immediately west of Falmouth Station became tiscloss from having brolcen in, and a bridge of 3 spans of li feet each was built to carry tho track. Tho embankments at ends of this bridge require making up. 6tb, rile Bridge at Mount Dcnnison, consisting of 2 spans of H il0t each, should have new sleepers provided, ''""th. Pile Bridge of 3 spans of 14 feet each, situate ,[ mile west of nt Denni.son, will require attention o irly next year. Tho piles ah^ild now bo braced, as those in the centre span are working towards ether. culvert of wood, 4x5, was originally built, but being too weak to carry the bank (which is twenty feet high), piles were driven to sup- port the track, and the bank was reduced one half its height. *7th. Sweet's Creek Bridge, 8 spans of 20 feet each, and IG feet hifl^, supported on piles. A force is engaged in tho renewal of this h^ge, it being the intention of tho Company to cut off tho piles near tip Burfaco of tho ground, and to erect bents thereon. u^ftth. Hantsport Mar.sh Bridge, 7 miles from Windsor, consists of OWiniain span of 150 feet in tho clear, and an approach of 22 spans of Sp feet each, supported on trestio bents secured to piles driven in the roiund, and twelve spans of feet supported on piles, The main span feet above tho bed of the i Ivor, and th& approach ranges in height fciH8 to 15 feet above the mansh. piles which support the 12 .^liore spans above alluded to, will equiro to be cut off, and bents erected thereon, as symptoms of dt^Hf^ begin to shew themselves. One span is now being treated in thit manner. ^The main span of this bridge is weak, and before another summer is itted to pass, a pier should be built in tho centre, and the truss strenghtened ; in tho meantime, the speed of trains should not ed 8 miles an hour in crossing this span. h. Earle's Creek Bridge, nine miles from Wmdsor, consists of 32 8 of 15 feet each, resting on timber bents placed on piers of * Completed siace tho inspection. 'i 'ii ,<:■■' 3J; ii »' 1 masonry. Its height from the rail to ground at centre is 50 feet. Pevoral piers on the eastern slope of the ravine have movccl slightly from the sliding nature of the soil, but not sufficient to affect their stability. The cast end of the bridge is approached by a reverse cuive and a level grade, and at the west end by a descending grade of 1 in 100 or 52 80-100 feet per mile. I would recommend that the guard rail at present laid over one- third of the bridge, and at the ends, be continued the whole length, and also that the plank covering be stripped, that the timbers may be visible, and any defect readily detected. Engine drivers should approach this, and the other lofty bridge with great caution, and have their engine well under control in tl event of a derailment taking place, either before entering on the bride or in the act of passing over it. 10th. Blue Beech Ravine Bridge consists of 11 spans of 30 k each, supported on timber bents with struts and straining beams. T; height of rail above ground is 55 feet. The bridge is approached by heavy descending grade at either end, and a curve at the east end. ' should have intermediate supports provided for at least G of the ceiitr spans, as the weight of passing trains must necessarily cause it tovibrat on account of its height. The guard rail now laid at the east end should be extended abo 100 feet further on the bridge, until the straight line is reached. The timber is sound, but the sleepers require renewal, and the pk'; ing should be removed. 11th. Just west of Avonport Station, 12 miles from Windsor,; emba,nkment 23 feet high has been substituted for a pile bridge of spans of 20 feet each. This work has been carried out during i present year. The bank is of good width, but a little more earth isr quired to bring it to the proper height. 12th. The outer rail of track approaching the east end of Gaspere-'. bridge should have more elevation, and the bank should bo raised form a proper grade, as the inclination is too great with the shai ' curve at this point. The bank was originally at its proper height, oi was injured during the Saxby storm. 13th. Gaspereaux Bridge consists of two spans of 150 feet each, ai 40 feet above the bed of the river. At the east end there are five spa resting on bents secured to piles, and 11 spans supported on piles; of 20 feet each, with struts and straining beams. There are also spans of 12 feet each, and at the west end there are 10 spans of 12 f; each, all supported on piles. A quantity of large stone should be thrown in 6 or 8 of the twe! feet spans at west end of bridge, as the tidal flow is scouring away I mud, and leaving the piles but lictle hold in the ground. ^ 14th. The bridge situate 16J miles from Windsor, and consisting' 5 spans of 11 feet eacli, 7 feet high, requires packing at the braces' i centre spans, and the bolts should also be screwed up. This bridged been erected since the road was opened, as the Sixby gale broke amp the bank in various places for a mile and a half, and it was built I vent the water instead of two wooden culverts, which failed todotif work. As the dykes have been repaired, the bridge should be m, there being no further use for it. 16th. Bridge of five spans of 11 feet each and 7 feet high, and OJ^I II \ tiera ,j^4 ;^WFr. K\ 'm 9 centre is 60 feet, ^e moved slightly mt to affect their by a reverse cuive ing grade of 1 in (lit laid over one- tho whole length, le timbers may be iher lofty bridge :der control in [\ oring on the bride L spans of 30 k lining beams. T: is approached by at the east end. '. :ast G of tho ceiii: r cause it tovibra: be extended ak le is reached, vval, and the plat'; I from Windsor,; • a pile bridge oi ried out during i tic more earth is; endofGaspere. lould be raised at with the sliai proper height, 'i\ 150 feet each, x ihero are five spr, pported on piles There are also 10 spans of 12 f; or 8 of the twe. scouring awayt und. and consisting' at the braces This bridge I y gale broke awa| ind it was hi "^ ;h failed to do tt| should be feet high, and m I8pau.s of the .same si/.e and height, situatu .i .sliort di.^tanoo wott ot ]15, should Ijc tilled in next year. )th. Bridge ut WollVille station U b));ui.s ot 20 foot each, su|)portcd lilea with struts and straining beams. Its huigLt from the rail to 3ed ot the channel is 2o feet. 28 of these spans are being tilled ,ilii and a dry stone box culvert, .3x1, is Ituilt and foundi^d an stone thrown in loo.sely until brought to tho dt-sired lieight. Unless grcuL Ciyftt has been taken in the construction of the culvert, and in prepar- ioe- the foundation for its .support, a settlement may occur in the walls WAttQ the embankmenti is carried across. The height of the tide [ire- yented an examination duiing the inspection of the bridge, but as yet nO'l^n of settlement has taken place, so far as I am aware, Ills nece.ssary that a number of tho remaining spans should be 8t?<^gthened, as many of tliopiles shew signs of decay. When occasion f0P*eavy repairs arises, a solid embankment should bo formed, ,17th. The wooden culvert 1 mile west of Wolfville is breaking in, ail4 should have attention before long, a.S' it m:iy give way suddenly durlbg a freshet. The bank at this point is G feet high. l^th. Neary's Creek Bridge, .3 spans of 15 feet each, supported on piles. The cap timber of east bent requires renewal, as it is split tho whc^ length. Tho ends of this bridge have sunk a few inchc-, and should be made up by a [tiec:! of timber cut to suit, and secured to the (itfioger ; the packing pieces at present in use I'hould be removed. The yail is 15 feet above the giound. i^JJth. Bishop's Road Bridge, 2 spans of 13 ieet each, and 1 span of to', feet, and 18 feet high. Flas recently reeoivod a new set of ' Iger:^. )th. Hancock's Bridge, 2J milci Ironi Wiudfur, • of 18 feet each, and 2 spans of 12 feet each. The ij|e above the ground is 08 feet. jght of the bents rest on dwarf piers of masom-y, recently built to ijM^ce piles decayed. ]£he remaining bents arc supported on a pile foundation, some of which on the western slope will recpiire to be supported on masvjury next year, , ,.-it!he bridge is floored with plank laid close, which makes it diihcult ki(Wtamine the stringers and other timbers. And it also promotes ■^^^y from the moisture to which the timbers are continually subjected. Jl^ilrbrn rail at the cast end of the bridge should be renewed. ^ /2l8t. Turner's Road Bridge, 3 spans of 30 feet each, and 18 feet |, supported on piles. lis bridge will require attention before long. Instead of renewing, ^uld suggest that it be filled in, and a level crossing formed about feet west. jnd. Oak Island Bridge, 3 spans of 15 feet each, and 10 feet high, )rted on piles. One of the stringers of centre span should be re- ed. The bridge will require renewal at an early day. Jrd. Curry's Brook Bridge, 3 spans of fifteen ieet each, and G feet Has had new cap-timbers and sleepers provided lately, and tho ^k covering has been removed, but the upper tier of stringers should mewed this year. Ith. Elderkin Creek Bridge, 5 spans of 16 feet each, and 18 feet Three spans have been recently renewed by cutting the piles eunsisLs of 22 lieiij;ht of tliis >; 10 olV nour gruumi level, ;iiul erecting limber bonis. Tlio mnuiniur. .pair-i HliouMlio lillod in. This, I am intbrmoil, it in ju'ojiohed to'do 25tb. IT.'UTiiijjrtoii's Creek Bridi,'!', 3 sjians of fil'lccn feet oacb "and 12 fent iiiyb. OngimiUy on j)iie,-, luu cut otf iiciir <;roaml level la«l .■suniiiiur, mi,] I'cnl.-; erectcil. Tin; j'lank covi^ing liu.^ al-o been .^tripped, ami lc; oroo!^ limbuvs itUjiplied. 'Jbili. Cold Bruok Hiidije, •! spjuis ol lo feet euoli. Bollf; require tij^liloiiin;.!;, and in Uio .spring .■soino of the .slriuHei'swi' nt;i:d renewal. 27tli. Sliarp't- Bruok Bridge, 1 .spaiL-i of. 15 led eaeli, and lU fc. high. Tluve timber bi.'UH iiave been erected on )>ilcs eutoffat gi'om level, and plaijk\'overing removed, and new sleepers provided, but stringers will rcqiiiie renewal carl}' next year. 28lh. PiiH^oV Brook Bridge, •) .-pans of lo I'eet each, and lo k. higli. The planking has been removed recently and new sleepors hi. The pile.H should be cut off at ground level within the next few inonti, and bents erect<''d. The bolts reipiire .screwing up. 20th. At tlie public .Koad, Berwick Station, 87 miles from Wiiuk the east cattle guard ;-hould have il^ ,-d this year, which has placed the bridgi^ in good order. id. Ruggles' Bridge, 53J mile post, i) spans of 20 feet ••ach and It high. This year the ])i]es were cut otf at level of ground, and were erected on them. 1||^ brace of the west shore spau needs wedging up against the straiiiing beam, and several bolts req^uire nuts supplied ; otherwis'* tli bricbice is in irood order. Cattle Guards at Woodbury (jiublic) Roail, ni} mile post, need attention, one stringer having mcved out of plumb. 4i4th. Morton's Bridge, 54^. mile post, 10 spans of 20 feet eatdi, and iXiJkei high. A feet aridi culvert of stone; is b-i^ing Vmilt, and a solid ikmeni is being formed the whole length of llic liridge : which, ;at the foot of a heavy grade, receives the -hock of passing trains Snci'eased force. The work, when finished, will make a great ini- lent in this place. North's Bridge, 64 J mile post, consists ui five spans of 11 feet|lch and 14 feet high. 'The bridge for-merly rested on piles driven 4 iu'li'row. Three rows have been cut oil this "year near water level, IM&ci bents erected on tliem. The remainder will require attention next year. New sleepers have also been laid down this summer. 46th. Chesley Brook Bridge, o71 mile pole, i) spans of 18 feet each afid^l? feet high. Two new cap timbers have been put on this year, i^ibe bridge will require lioavy repairs next year, as the piles are be- ' Ig to decay. I would recommend that waling pieces b-e bolted to les in the meanwhile, as they would add mat-irially to the stability structure. , Elm Tree Brook Bridge, 68^ mile post, consists of o spans of each, on piles, and 8 feet above the stream. At the time of ispcction the bridge was au[iported at both the east and west ends imbers piled in block form from the ground to the cap timbcj'. liles should be cut olV and bents erectC'l on them, and all bolls ba tightened. IB, I am informed, it is proposed to do. ^h. Yellow Brook Bridge, o9| mile post, 2 spans of 14 feet each, 'feet high. The centre row ot piles will probably require cutting ct year, and a bent erected on them. The croaa timbers require ' thoi'ough .spiking. tb. McEwen's Brook Bridge, oO^- mile post, u .spans of 14. feet and 10 feet high. The two end spans are partially fdled in. jap timber was replaced last year, and two this year. 12 \ i W" 50th. Oako'fl Brook Bridge, ()1| mile post, consists of 14 spana of 20 feet each, ami 28 leet high. All these spans have been iillod in witli earth quite recently with the exception of three, they being left open for the passage of Ibe stream until the stone culvert, desti'oyod in August last, has been reluiltl During the severe gale of the above nionih, by which so much damage was causer'! to bridges, roads and wharves throughout the country, tlie culvert was either insullicient to vent the water, or it became cliolicd with debris, and both it anil the earthwork of three spans were wa^i away. I would reconunend that this work bo completed as early j; possible. 51st. Chesley Ilavine Br idge, C2J mile post, 12 spans of 20 feeleai.': and 30 feet high. This bridge has been tilled in during the pastsr. mer, and a box culvert of .-tone bnilt, in size 4^x3. 52nd. fhinney's Bridge, C3 mile post, 11 spans of 20 feet eacli.a' 30 feet above the stream. A box culvert of stone, 5x3, has been lui; this year, and the whole bridge is being filled in with earth. 53rd. Leonard Brook Bridge, 64 mile post, consists of 4 spans 20 feet each and 19 ieet above the stream. Three rows of piles fcat: been cut oft and bents erected on them. Several sleepers and a raik: the south side of track require renewal. The bridge is on a hear ascending grade going west. 54th. Starrat's Brook Bridge, C51 mile post, 3 spans of 18 feeteac: and 2 spans of 14 feet each at the ends; height 17 feet above tl stream. Two bents were erected last summer on piles cut off near thesmi of ground. Early next year the others should be treated in a simi!: manner. 55th. Vidito's Bridge G6 mile post, G spans of 20 feet each, and: feet high. This bridge has been recently filled in, and a box culver! stone 18x20 inches built in lime. 56th. Wunroe's Bridge, 07 mile post, 2 spans of 14 feet each ani leet high. The bridge has recently had 3 out of the 4 stringers renew remaining one being sound. Several sleepers' have also been renewed. The bank at west e: should be made up, that the sleepers may have a firm bearing. 57th. _ Saunder's Bridge, 68 mile post, 2 spans of 14 feet each, a: H leet high. The approach at east end requires immediate attenti 58th. Annapolis iliver Bridge at Bridgetown, 70mile post, consi of one span ol 150 feet, covered in, and three spans of 15 feet each tlie ends all on a foundation of piles. The tide rises 1 2 feet at this poii ■':- ihe bridge IS in good order, ^- r. wV i^^^"i°^P^''^ ^^'i*^S<^» 70i^ '"ile post, 2spansof 16 feet each, at-f vi itl /^ '' ^^^V "'^^•^ P"^ ^" ^'^'^t summer, but the stringef will require renewal early next year ooShich'^'TK- ''i^-T'^'^'i ' ^ ?\^' P°'^^' ^ '^P^"« of 21 feet each an nosS. ^^a" 1 ' ^':?^^ '^^'"^^^ ^' ^^^'^ i" next spring as early ? Km!' ^^''' '"^^' ^^'^'' ''"^ ^' ^^1"'^-«^' to provide for a U IG^fea' ab^lA^?:'^^"^' '' ^^'^ P-t' ' «P-« of 21 feet each The bridge may require filling in next year, in which case an openiD \m # telh*. isists of U 'pans of iile recently will, tlie ?sago of ibe stream ist, baa been relmilt' U'li HO mucli damage' out the countiTtJe or it became cliokej 9j)aiis were wassli*; mpleted as oarlv f^paiiscf 20feote:i,, luring the past srf iof20ieeteaoli,a'^ , 0x3, has been lui:'' ith earth, •nsists of 4 spans' rows of piles Lai- leepers aud a rail ; fid go is on a h:- spans of 18 feet eac: ,t 17 feet above tl , off near thesmi treated in a sim. 10 feet each, ami nd a box culvof 14 feet each an: stringers renewf'^^^i bank at west eil Inn bearing. 14 feet each, a: %, Innediate attenticA'i IS 25 feet wide should bo provided for. A few new sleepers arc d on the bridge. d. Piggco's Bridge, 73 mile post, 7 3i)ans of 21 feet each and IG igh. A sluice 2.1 feet square is being built, and an ciubankment d the wholo length o( tho bridge. It iis important that the work ;ld 1)6 pushed to completion with tho least delay possible. fd. Messenger's Bridge, 73^. mile post, lo spans oi 20 feet each, lO feet above the stream, A crib 26 foot square is already built, and another will bo required, _ a water way of 14 feet between them. The season is too far cod to admit of the embankment being formed this year, but it ,d bo undertaken and com[iletcd in tho si)ring without fail. h. Clark's Ferry Bridge, 75 mile post, 4 spans of 21 feet each, 6 feet high. Will need now stringers next year. ith. Spnrr's Creek Bridge, 70JI mile jiost, 13 spans of 20 feet each, j26 feet high. The work of filling in this bridge is in progress, and intended to provide for a waterway 20 h-et wide. Tho bridge is , and it is important that tbo work should Vio completed without >milepost, consi' >f 15 feet each feet at this poi' ?f 16 feet each, a- but the stringt 21 feet each an| Wing as early a| Jovide for a tidaj' |f21 feet each ani case an opeDiogl t, 6Cth. Rosette Bridge, 77^ mile post, 9 spans of 20 feet each and 20 ftat-high. Tho bridge is being replaced with a solid embankment, and Ik^ double box culvert of wood, 2 feet square, is already built. The woi'k lid not suffer delay. |rth. Round Hill Brook Bridge, 70.f mile post, 2 spans of 50 fi^et and 2 of 18 feet ; height above the stream 18 feet. No repairs are red at present. th. Box Culvert of wood at 80 mile post has settled at the cen- ii^ It passes the water readily at present, but when necessity arises, H^^ be replaced by a beam culvert built a short distance east. , 0. ?aw Mill Creek Bridge, 81 mile post, 1(3 spans of 20 feet each, •lid 28 feet high. The bridge is being filled in at the West end, and % crib 36x25 has been commenced at the west side of channel. In of the spans the bank is within 12 feet of the rail, the north side bg protected by crib work to resist the action of the tide. As tho ining height will not probably bo completed this year, I would nend that the piles be strengthened by braces, and the spans at end of bridge treated in a similar manner. th. Fairn's Brook bridge, 81 j mile post, 9 spans of 20 feet each, 22 feet high. A double sluice 18x27 inches has been built, and mbankment is bemg formiid. This work should be completed with least delay possible, as the bridge show's signs of weakness. 1st. Hardwick's bridge, 81i mile post, 13 spans of 20 feet each 22 feet high. A double box culvert of wood, 1(3x21 inches has n laid, and an embankment is being formed the whole length of ge. 7 spans are already filled to within 9 feet of tho rail. I Id strongly urge that the work be completed without delay. 2nd. Home's Brook bridge, 82 mile post, 4 spans of 14 leet each, 14 feet high. The piles were cut off near ground level in the fall 1872 and bents erected thereon. At the east end of the bridge the ok is somewhat insecure, the inner rail being low and worn, and outer rail low at the joint. From the foregoing it will be seen that of the 6G under bridges of od, 5 have been filled in during the past summer, 8 others are being » ( i 1 ^-^r 14 ■''^'^^'''•^P'^iri.,ti.W I would call sneciql nit.., *• . , '"" '" ^'""^i' fE.VCIN(.;. '^TATIO.Vg. or ippeiulix. ROLLING STOCK Aniormation l,ein„ o>ra now ow„°j "'''fliwill he seen tir.„ r."°"-'°"'P-'"'3""S '"«'« __J>™e<)^he,ep„i,,™ ,;|-/ond^^^^^ of the e„gi„o, KAME OP BXQi^j trabriel. errand Pre. Wiawatha. Vl^nebahn. Mic-Mac. -"•Hsoet. KKVAKKS. S'ures thorough ■".^i^SriF'pSJa. incliidincr rt new lube sheet. I ^"giuc has reoGiv.>rl i .\ new frof of iiri\inQ 1 l?'7? 0"t fnd'ulfirLT''-''' «»d i- i" good order. ^" fi"r order, 61"^ ouivf' ''1^ "°^ «'«rt'' r«P'»i""ff- ! train. ^"'3" *"r "huuting or l.a.dlng « light 15 OF KN(*rNK. ltr.M.VBKfj. HTCllCO. >1X. in«. Kei'civctl iiiiow lire box in 1870, but in J872 the builcr \MH ooiulcMiiied by tho (jenoml MunaRci-. It liai since been (ostoil by the Mechanical .Superintend- cnt t(i 120 ii»s. per wjimro inch withdut sign of leakage, ami certain repairs have been nuulo an«l (lie working pressure reduced to 70 lbs. A ne^v Ijoiler luis been applied for. h\ good order. In good order. fm tho I'ovogoing it will be .sueu that of tho eleven engines owned p Company, but .six are really ellectivo at present, two being under p, two being unavailalo for purposes of general traffic, and fitted lb; iuaking up traiu.s, or hauling a light working train lor short Ices, and one totally unfit for further u.se. cars owned by the Company arc as follow.s : rst-L-las.-: pus.senger cars. |rBt and .-^eoond-clai^.s passenger ciirs combined. jstal and fir»t-class " " " " .socond-cla.ss " " " scond-clai-a and baggage car.s " tprcss baggage cars. |at cars. )x cars. ittle care, lorse cars. this quantity must be addctl ti box and 12 flat cars, now being at Keutville. ^e first-class paeseuger cars, and first and second-class combined, mch in need o." upholstering and painting, and the roofs of a )er require to be made watertight. ^e tv.'o postal cars, and two of the .second-class and baggage cars )ined, should be painted and certain other repairs put upon addition to the foregoing KoUing Stock, I consider that three les, ten box and thirty fiat cars are necessary to enable the company j>nduct the business offered them with efficiency and despatch. The Bssion of such would, iu my opinion, be true economy, for it would )nly provide for a maximum traffic at all seasons of the year, but fys vexatious to the public and uniu'ofitable to the Company, would be avoided, addition to the machinet y now iu use at Kentville (where the Ihinc shops arc situate), a slide lathe, planing machine, cylinder planing machine, and hydraulic drop table are required, tha6 im- it^int repairs may bo made without sacrifice of time. 16 CouijKti'ulivc nldttmcnt of y>«w.ttw/r/e/'.<* and Frcujlit catricd bdmA Jlalifftx ((ml Anmtpolitt duriuf/ 18' of Jdnuai'if and tScjitcmhet', both inclusive. "' - - '- • — — . 1^ 72 i87;<. >r()NTii. M». or i'.vs8i:N(ii;i(a. TONS KKKlllllT. NO. Ob' I'ASHKXdEUS. T0X8 KUF,lu|l[ .Iiiiiuarv. r),7i>'> n,423 r)..'j73 4,'270 I''el)i'uar\ . 1.02.1 4118 4.104 3.1.-)2 Miuvli. ■ l,oCl 78ti .-»,454 :{,22s April. H.MM <;,usi 0,273 '),7('iS Miiv. S.2!»8 G,571 8,170 7,8;i9 .lunc. 0,.')04 •«,777 0,457 5,847 .lulv. 11,11.-) l,.-)2:i 12,5:^6 5.8S(i Aii^iisl. 11,112 o.OlS u,r)20 r).(V20 'September. 12..')14 7,04S 11,080 7.312 1 73,4(57 ' 4(;,145 77,272 i 48,722 Under an agreement entered into between the Dominion Goven and the WinJ.f pa.'S.senger.s took place weil March, April, July and August, while in January^ February, Mayatl J une It was almost equal to the previous year. In freight the increasil occurred m J.inuary, March, May and August, and it was nearlyequil to the fonner year in April, August and September. ine numerous and important beneiils which have been secured to tb nn,l no.o; 7 "^-^"ii^.aireaay commenced under adver Is r ^°"?^*^\^^»S li"*^, 'should not be continued, beliiv m'n /^li ^'«portance of the duty entrusted to my care, effiS fv aitl ' '°> ''7/" ^^'<^^ ^^^'^t ^uty could be faithfully a^ £ into t n'T; ' ^'fi^'' ^y "^^^i°B ^ »^in^t« personal examil bclSdin. ^JuZ '"'' 1 ^h' ^°^^^^^y ^^'^ ^orks connected therewiJ trS°the n'«. ir*^'''' ^?^Se8, culverts. >« Ittontion being'-given to^be ^'^l.e Jn*!!! ' '" ,""P°rt»"<=<' of earl, fme to express my thank, to tL JI™ ,f;" "' "'H '"■ "'xl at tl.o Smo I have the honor to be Sir, ' Your obedient servant Ion. W. B. Vail, Alex, m'acnab, a e Provincial Secretary, Hnlirix. X, I j! i ! ' M AM .11 rv 75 u* Til foot, ] Th Th, • I APPKM)1X. TLo following tabular statomeutri oxhibit ihu gi.ulicnU aud Inicuv arrangement of the Koiid. DKNOMJN.VTlON iff OKADi:. Level. L'lulcr 10 feel i/oi* niilo I'roin 10 to 16 1.") 20 •Jii 20 30 i-KNOTif IN \m.i:.s. LKVEL. 32' 40 .VSCKNUINfi WESTW.VHl). WK8TWAB1). HI* " 35 35 " 40 40 " 45 45 " 50 2' 12 2 "07 0'94 I'oy 0-82 1'21 I'Hl 2'0') 2'l(t 2'0;i 2'91 I -80 I '50 l'!»l I'TO 2«yy 1M7 roTAi. .MILKS. :i2'4<; 4 •46 4-lo r» • f^^ 2-71 ;t-l2 2*23 2-91 4* 00 y'2;« •' »jO •' oo " O'lilJ 5 '57 ! 10 '87 •• 55 •• 60 " •' (50 '• (Jo O'UK 1«35 2*34 • 65 " 70 " 2-84 1*82 4*66 75*,1',', feet per luilo. 0-82 0'b2 32-40 25-00 2(i'U 83-80 The luuAiimmi yi'julicut asecuduig west is 75-u?, feet per mile, feet long. The uin.xiimiiu gradient ilesceuding west i- 156 feet per mile ('(jutiuuoua length is 4,382 feet. The aggregate auiouut of accents from ^V'iudsor to Aiuiapolis " ' " " " dc3centi» " and is 4,31" » ; it.> greatest is 037'iuj feet. 952-,*5, •' % u \w 1 ,M i 2n I,I.M;\I< \H\l \\(ii;MK\T. MM III. II '. or ' II Ulll^ IN I I.I.I. i »i«t Kl t.T. tl IIVM, v(i«7 -I'.-):'. O'iJO 0-24 '»'oliilcurvat.uroi,nnik>. 'l'"t!il '-tmi-hi liui- '"talujilcs. Aggregate cunuUiro of Line i.s 3s.io> 6ii' Avci'ftge c'ur\iituro per mile i^ -iy" 4(5' 30 '04 53 -b^ 83* 80 ^|||,|■-( 21 LIST OF STATIONS. O'!);; O'lW 5-^2 o*:,! '••33 7';t» i)'-A'2 V''2o ((••I7 >S'UIJ 0'G7 I'oi; WINDSOR (Tvii.uK.wH). I'ALMOUTM. Station Home, iHi tcct x 15 ieet. " Platform, 150 .. lo .< JlayHhcd, 100 .. <>o « " PlaMbnu, 100 «« 10 " 1 Siding "00 feet long. MOUNT DENNISON. Platform, 80 ieet x 12 Ibet. HAMSPORT (Teu^uavh). Station Building, 40 feet x 22 feet. " Platform, 200 " 12 " Tank (pump), 15 " 14. .« 1 Through Siding, 380 feet loni?. 1 Blind " no «« ^ " " 120 " ;? mile west of station. AVONPORT. Station Building, 9 feet x 12 feet. Platform, 100 " 10 " HORTON LANDING. Station Building, 25 feet x Vi feet. Platform, 100 " 12 " 1 Blind Siding, 275 feet. GRAND PRE. Station Building. 40 feet x 22 feet. Platform, 150 " 12 " 1 Blind Siding. 280 feet. i il 2*> mm mm WOLFVILLE (Tklegraph). Station Building, 50 feet x 252 feet. '« Platform, liOO " 12 " Coal Shed, 40 ** 22 " Platform, 100 " 4 " Tank (Gravitation), 20 " 12 " 1 Through Siding, T7G feet. 2 Blind Sidings, 900 " Station Building, " Platform, Platform, 1 Blind Siding, PORT WIIXIAMS. 40 feet X 22 feet. 300 " 12 " 100 " 4 " 400 feet. 290 " 1 mile west of Station. KENTVILLE (Telegraph). Passenger Station ^vith Keueshment Rooms and General offices, (two stories high). Passenger Platform, i 74 feet x 32 feet. « Freight House, " Platfoi-m, Car Shop (2 stories, with ^ ^ 350 260 50 205 \ carpenter's shop above) Car Shed, 130 Blacksmith's Shop, 72 " connected 30 Wood and Coal Shed, 100 Store House, 34 " " (now building) 50 Oil Store, 1^ Engine Shed, «J shape, 140 '^^^ Turntable under same roof ). 1 Through Siding, 800 feet. ' 7 others, 3000 - 12 " 12 •♦ 20 " 41 " 30 « 23 *' 15 " 24 " - 16 * 20 " 18 " 58 " (including Machine Shop COLDBROOK. r?Jv°?'a... ^^^ ^««t X 12 feet. 1 Bhnd Sidmg, 300 feet. v»stt»i0K'\, ^ Station, Platform, 1 Blind Siding, . 23 CAMBRIDGE. 18 feet X 10 feet. 112 « 12 " 160 feet. WATERVILLE (Tei.egbaph). Station, with dwelling above, 40 feet x 22 feet. « riatform, 1-6 « 13 " « connected, 50 " 22 « Wood Shed, 22 " 15 " 1 Through Siding, 850 feet. 1 Blind Siding, 600 " BERWICK (Teleguapu). Station Building, 40 feet x 22 feet. Platform, 250 « 12 « 1 Blind Siding, 620 feet. AYLESFORD (Telegkaph). Station Building, Platform, Wood & Coal Shed, Tank House (pump), 1 Through Siding, 2 Blind 40 feet X 22 feet. 285 " 12 « 60 " 22 (( 16 " 9 (( 225 245 MORDEN ROAD. Platform, 150 feet x 12 feet. 1 Blind Siding, 125 feet. KINGSTON. Station Building, l?, ^^^^^ ^,^ ^f ' Platform, 150 10 1 TV'Tough Siding, * 630 feet. WILMOT. Platform, 150 feet x 7 feet. I Blind Siding, 200 feet. 24 MIDDLETON (TELWiRAPii;. Station Buiidin^. 40 feet x 22 feet. Platform, «00 " 11 " Tank (pump), 15 " 8 " 1 Through Siding 4^0 leet. I Blind " 260 " LAWREXCETOWN (TEi.KuRAni). Station Building. 40 feet x 22 feet. Platform, 200 " 13 " 1 Through Siding, 540 feet. 3 Blind Sidings, 780 " " 500 " (wooden track to lumber yard). O (( PARADISE. Station, 40 feet x 22 feet. Platfoi-m, 200 " 12 " 1 Blind Siding, 340 feet. Platform, 150 " 10 " BRIDGETOWN (Teleokaph). Station, 50 feet x 20 feet. Platform, 406 *• 12 « Tank, 18 « 11 " 1 Thiough Siding. 310 feet. 2 Blind Sidings, y Station, Platform, 1 Blind Siding, ROUND HILL. 18 feet x 10 feet. 100 " 10 « 200 feet. X7 ANNAPOLIS (Telegraph). 50 feet X 20 feet. 250 « 12 « Station, Platform, « 212 Freight shed, 60 Engine Shed, with ) , ^^ Tumtableinside, J ^'^^ 3 Through Sidings, 1570 feet. 5 Blind « 2550 « 1 Wharf, with Float, 450 feet long x 98 feet wide at face. " 12 " " 30 " « 58 «