A detailed historical snapshot of U.S. railways in the early 1880s.
This edition compiles tabulated statements of traffic and fiscal operations for railroads, with a focus on the New England states of Maine to Connecticut. It presents figures in old-style type, offering a meticulous look at how carriers earned, spent, and moved goods and passengers a century ago.
Readers will find comprehensive data on operating railroads, expenses, income, and mileage. The material is organized to show both the overall business and the specifics of many individual lines, making it useful for researchers and history enthusiasts alike.
- Economic context: operating results, expenses, and net income for a wide set of railroads.
- Industry details: mileage, traffic, freight weights, and revenue sources from the era.
- Granular insights: line-by-line data for major routes in the New England region.
- Historical reference: a primary source for understanding 19th-century railroad operations and governance.
Ideal for readers of railroad history, economic history, and government records from the period.