6 ORGANIZATION. 



teristics of the railway, Including roadbed, track, ballast, 

 bridges, culverts and other structures. The records should 

 show number or quantity, location, type, dimensions, condi- 

 tion, cost and date of construction, in all necessary details. 



2. To make general inspection of all such structures an- 

 nually, and such other examinations in special cases as may be 

 necessary at all times; to furnish reports on their condition, 

 and estimates and recommendations covering repairs, renew- 

 als and replacements in the manner and on the forms pre- 

 scribed. 



3. To prepare and maintain correct station and right of 

 way plats, standard track and other profiles, standard maps 

 and plans, and all general engineering records. 



4. To supervise and direct all work of special character, as 

 assigned by General Manager and Chief Engineer. 



5. To inspect and report condition of all ordinary and spe- 

 cial work to insure compliance with standard plans and speci- 

 fications. 



6. To prepare plans, specifications and estimates for all 

 duly authorized work, when necessary, to prepare forms of 

 proposal and contracts for such work, and to award contracts 

 when approved by the General Manager. 



7. To furnish all necessary stakes, centers, elevations, 

 cross sections and measurements required for the execution 

 of routine or special work, and otherwise to aid and supple- 

 ment the Division forces to the best advantage of the railway 

 company. 



Engineers will have no authority over roadmasters, bridge 

 foremen or any regular force of the several Division Superin- 

 tendents, except as it may be conferred upon them in special 

 cases by the General Manager, General Superintendent, or 

 Superintendent, but they must report to the proper official 

 any neglect or failure to execute work in accordance with the 

 duly authorized plans, specifications or instructions govern- 

 ing such work. 



None other than routine work will be undertaken without 

 formal and sufficient authority, confirmed by approved Im- 

 provement forms (1363), or by special direction of the Gen- 

 eral Manager, General Superintendent, or Assistant General 



