Excerpt from Railroad Engineering, Vol. 1: Instruction Paper
A little study Will show the frequent conflict of the above conditions. When a proposed location evidently combines the above interests advantageously, instead of bringing them into con. flict, then there is no doubt as to the proper location, unless it affects unduly the adjacent location. The best engineering ability is a cheap investment When deciding on a location which requires a delicate balancing of the claims of several possible routes, each with its own combination of greater or less initial cost, greater or less Operating expenses, and greater or less effect on the probable revenue of the road.
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