COST OF CONSTRUCTION. To 
Section 11.— From the crossing of Rio Colorado to Soda Lake, 96.8 miles. 
| GRADUATION, MASONRY, ETC. 
Earthwork, (grading,) 1,716,000 cubie yards, at 15 cents $257,400 
i Earthwork, (em ban) t through sandy soil,) 700,000 cubic yards, 
d at 25 cents 175,000 
Rock-cutting, 60,000 cubic yards, at $1 60,000 
Masonry, 37,000 cubic yards, at $4 148,000 
Bridges, 800 feet, at $40 32,000 
Bridges, 600 feet, at $30 18,000 
690,400 
Add 100 per cent. for increase over eastern prices 690,400 
Amount for graduation, masonry, &c 1,380,800 
E SUPERSTRUCTURE. 
Cross-ties, for 96.8 miles, at $2,000 per mile 193,600 
Railroad iron—75 lbs. per yard—delivered at Mojave village, on 
Rio Colorado, for single track and sidings, for 96.8 miles, 
EN Dou, a E TIU Der peter te 1,556,090 
Transportation of same, 48 miles, at 5 cents per ton per mile...... 33,732 
Wrought-iron chairs and spikes, for 96.8 miles, at $800 per mile... 11,440 ^ 
Distributing and placing cross-ties and rails, for 96.8 miles, at 
$1,500 per mile 145,200 
Amount for superstruct 2,006,062 
EQUIPMENT. 
Locomotives, 11, at $10,500 115,500 
. Passenger cars, 10, at 3,100 31,000 
| Baggage cars, 3, at 1,600 4,800 
E v Freight cars, 164, at 1,100 mo 180,400 
| Engine-houses and passenger depots 100,000 
Way stations for water and wood 300,000 
Amount for equipment 131,700 
| 4,118,562 
For engineering and contingencies, add 20 per cent....... ...... 823,712 
Amount 4,941,274 
Average cost per mile 51,057 
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