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Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Track |
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| September 30, 1860 | |||||
| Description | Length | ||||
| Length of main line (Alexandria to Leesburg), single track | 37.5 miles | ||||
| Length of main line sidings and turnouts | 1.25 miles | ||||
| Length of main and branch lines, adding the length of second track, sidings, etc | 38.75 miles | ||||
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Cross Ties |
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| Number per mile | 2640 | ||||
| Average length | 8 Feet | ||||
| Average thickness | 6 inches | ||||
| Average bearing surface | 6 inches | ||||
| Kind of lumber | White oak, Chestnut, Ch. Oak | ||||
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Chairs |
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| Number per mile | 460 | ||||
| Material | Cast Iron | ||||
| Weight | 18 lbs | ||||
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Rails |
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| Tons | Miles | Length of Bars, Feet | Weight per Yard | Years in Use | Pattern and Where Used |
| 3,180 | 38.75 | 18 & 24 | 52# | 1 |
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