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Winchester & Potomac Track |
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| September 30, 1860 | |||||
| Description | Length | ||||
| Length of main line (Winchester to Harpers Ferry), single track | 32 miles | ||||
| Length of main line sidings and turnouts | 2.5 miles | ||||
| Length of main and branch lines, adding the length of second track, sidings, etc | 34.5 miles | ||||
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Cross Ties |
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| Number per mile | 1100 | ||||
| Average length | 8 Feet | ||||
| Average thickness | 8 inches | ||||
| Average bearing surface | 7 inches | ||||
| Kind of lumber | White oak and Locust | ||||
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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 |
| 10,000 | 34.5 | 15 | 16.5# | 9 | Flat bar |