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ANN ARBOR RAILROAD
Michigan Railroad Commissioner Report 1917

October 25th, approving for use the interlocking system at crossing of Pere Marquette and Ann Arbor R. R's. at Ann Pere.

January 10, ordering the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. to repair bridge over its tracks on Center Street, Ithaca.



Amount


Item Description

98294


New ties placed in track

61,661


Tie plates used

17.34


Miles of new 85-pound rail laid

1.50


Miles of 70-pound rail relaid

2


Culverts renewed

2


Wooden bridges renewed

3


Bridges renewed with steel girder

1.13

 

Miles of side track built

10.63


Miles of new fence built

6


New buildings erected at a cost of $8,042.26

4


New locomotives purchased at a cost of $107,800.00; three of which were purchased in 1916, but delivered in 1917.

13


Highway crossing, over and under grade.

4


Highway crossing, protected with gates

12


Highway crossings, protected by flagman

20


Highway crossings, protect by crossing alarm bells