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any two trains, and usually less than one hour at a time was all 

 that it could be worked. In addition to the regular trains, a 

 large number of extra trains, moving troops, had to be accom- 

 modated. Work was in progress eight months, and during that 

 time there was no delay to a passenger train. The repairs were- 

 completed in August, 1899. The work was under the direction, 

 of Mr. W. H. Whorley, engineer of the Western & Atlantic 

 R. R., and foreman of construction, A. H. Richards. A recent 

 examination failed to reveal any sign of settlement cracks at the 

 junction points of the new and old work. 



