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Interstate Commerce Commission, Valuation Reports, Volume 137
Chicago and North Western Railway
[edit]Location and General Description of Properties
[edit]The railroad operated by the Chicago and North Western Railway Company, herein called the North Western, is a steam railroad located in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. With the exception of the lines between Fennimore and Woodman, Wis., 16.201 miles, and Deadwood and Ruby Basin S. Dak., 12.901 miles, which are narrow-gauge lines, the railroad is standard gauge. The wholly owned and used railroad amounts to 8,013.780 miles and consists of three main lines radiating from Chicago, Ill.; one extending in a westerly direction, through Omaha, Nebr., to Casper, Wyo.; one extending in a northwesterly direction, through Madison and Elroy, Wis., to Pierre, S. Dak.; and one extending in a northerly direction, through Milwaukee, Wis., to Michigamme, Mich., and Ashland, Wis. Of the above mileage, about 1,040 miles is double-track railroad, comprising the lines between Chicago, Ill., and Omaha, Nebr.; Chicago, Ill., and Milwaukee, Wis.; Chicago and Harvard, Ill.; Evansville, Ill., and Elroy, Wis.; and other points. There are numerous branch lines extending from connections with the main lines to various points in most of the States above named. Details with respect to the ownership and use of the principal freight and passenger terminals used by the North Western will be found in Appendix 1.
The North Western wholly owns 8,015.049 miles of road, of which it uses 8,013.780 miles and leases 1.269 miles of The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company. It also wholly uses 144.835 miles of road owned by its lessors. There is given below a short description of the properties of the lessor companies, which are included in this report, all of which are standard-gauge railroads operated by steam, and, except when otherwise noted, are used in their entirety by the North Western. In addition, other mileage shown in Appendix 1 is jointly owned by the North Western with other carriers.
Introductory
[edit]The North Western is a corporation of the States of Wisconsin and Illinois, having its principal office at Chicago, Ill. The records reviewed do not indicate that the North Western is controlled by any individual or corporation. The company reports as of December 31, 1916, that it had 10,517 stockholders, the largest individual holders being H. C. Frick, 61,000 shares; the Vanderbilt interests, 60,963 shares; the estate of Frank Work, 30,273 shares; and the Oregon Short Line Railroad Company, 30,400 shares. On the other hand, the North Western controls, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock, the following-named companies whose common-carrier properties it operates: Belle Fourche Valley; De Pue, Ladd and Eastern; Escanaba, Iron Mountain and Western; Iowa Southern; James River Valley and North Western; Macoupin County Extension; Missouri Valley and Blair Railway; and Wolf River Valley Railway.
The North Western controls further, solely, four railroad companies, two coal companies, and three town-site companies which operate their own properties, as follows:
| [Company] | Percentage of control |
|---|---|
| Railroad companies: | |
| Omaha | 50+ |
| Pierre and Fort Pierre Bridge | 100 |
| Pierre, Rapid City and North Western | 100 |
| Wyoming & Northwestern | 100 |
| Coal companies: | |
| Consolidation Coal Company | 100 |
| Superior Coal Company | 100 |
| Town-site companies: | |
| Pioneer Town Site Company | 100 |
| Western Town Lot Company | 100 |
| Wisconsin Town Lot Company | 100 |
The North Western controls, further, jointly, two railroad companies which operate their own property. The names of these companies, together with a statement showing the extent of the North Western's control, are given below:
| [Company] | Percentage of control |
|---|---|
| Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company, jointly controlled with Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company, The Michigan Central Railroad Company, and, The New York Central Railroad Company | 20 |
| Peoria and Pekin Union Railway Company, jointly controlled with Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis Railroad Company, Illinois Central Railroad Company, The Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company, The Peoria and Eastern Railway Company, and Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway Company | 12.5 |
The North Western also owns the entire outstanding capital stock of the Albany Rail Road Bridge, whose property has been operated by the North Western, under lease, originally executed with a predecessor. On April 26, 1907, the North Western entered into an agreement with that company, providing for the construction of the present bridge across the Mississippi River below Fulton, Ill., and Clinton, Iowa. This agreement vested title to the bridge so constructed in the North Western, without impairment of the terms of the original lease executed in 1862. In addition, it owns equally with the Omaha the capital stock of the Sioux City Bridge, whose property is separately operated. Furthermore, the North Western solely controls the Florence County Railway Company and the Doland and South Eastern Railway Company, although neither owns any completed property on date of valuation. It also owns all of the capital stock, representing land grants, of the Winona and Saint Peter Railroad Company, whose common-carrier property was acquired by purchase June 7, 1900. The property of the North Western has been operated by its own organization during its entire life.
Corporate History
[edit]The North Western was incorporated under the general laws of the States of Wisconsin and Illinois, through filing with the secretaries of state of those States, on June 20, 1864, and June 23, 1864, respectively, an agreement dated June 2, 1864, for the purpose of consolidating the property, rights, and franchises of the Chicago and North Western Railway Company (of 1859) and the Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road Company (second corporation). Pursuant to this purpose, the North Western acquired at its organization the property, rights, and franchises of the two companies named. It subsequently entered into several so-called consolidation agreements on various dates from 1865 to 1883, for the purpose of acquiring the property of other common-carrier corporations, and in each of these so-called consolidations the corporate name of the consolidated company was designated as the Chicago and North Western Railway Company. However, the accounting records and the corporate operations have been continuous from June 2, 1864, to date of valuation, no additional securities were issued in any such so-called consolidation, and the properties so acquired were taken over by the North Western as though by merger or purchase. Therefore, the several so-called consolidations are herein considered as mergers or purchases. The names of the companies whose property was so acquired are: Peninsula Rail Road Company of Michigan; Beloit and Madison Rail Road Company (second corporation); Baraboo Air Line Railroad Company; La Crosse, Trempealeau and Prescott Railroad Company; Escanaba and Lake Superior Railway Company; Menominee River Railroad Company (second corporation); Chicago, Milwaukee and North Western Railway Company; and The Elgin and State Line Railroad Company (of 1881).
In addition to the above, the North Western acquired by merger or purchase the property, rights, and franchises of 48 other railroad corporations. The North Western, itself, and those corporations, together with their predecessors, total 135 different corporations, of which 9 underwent a change of name, and comprise the line of corporate succession culminating in the North Western as at present constituted. The following chart shows the names of the corporations, the respective dates of incorporation, and for each predecessor the date of succession, the immediately succeeding corporation, and the manner of succession. Reference to each of these corporations is made in the last column by its number shown in the first column.
| No. | Name | Incorporation | Succession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chicago and North Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan through articles of consolidation, dated June 2, 1864, filed in Wisconsin June 20, 1864; Illinois June 23, 1864. | |
| 2. | Chicago and North Western Railway Company. | Under Illinois act approved Feb. 19, 1859; Wisconsin act approved Mar. 14, 1859. Organized June 7, 1859. | Consolidated June 2, 1864, with 24 to form 1. |
| 3. | The Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin and Michigan through articles of consolidation dated Mar. 27, 1857; filed in Wisconsin and Michigan May 18, 1857. | Sold June 2, 1859, at public auction, to Samuel J. Tilden and Ossian D. Ashley, who, by deed dated July 1, 1859, conveyed to 2. |
| 4. | Ontonagon and State Line Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Michigan, Aug. 20, 1856. | Consolidated May 18, 1857, with 5 to form 3. |
| 5. | The Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin and Michigan through articles of consolidation, dated Mar. 21, 1857; filed in Michigan May 19, 1857; Wisconsin May 21, 1857. | Consolidated May 18, 1857, with 4 to form 3. |
| 6. | Marquette and State Line Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Michigan, Jan. 16, 1857. | Consolidated May 19, 1857, with 7 to form 5. |
| 7. | The Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Feb. 12, 1857, and amendment of Feb. 28, 1857, through articles of consolidation dated Mar. 5, 1857; filed in Wisconsin, Apr. 13, 1857. | Consolidated May 19, 1857, with 6 to form 5. |
| 8. | Wisconsin and Superior Rail Road Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Oct. 11, 1856, and amendments of Oct. 13, 1856. Organized Oct. 24, 1856. | Consolidated Apr. 13, 1857, with 9 to form 7. |
| 9. | The Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company. | Under Illinois and Wisconsin acts through articles of consolidation dated Mar. 30, 1855; filed in Wisconsin and Illinois July 5, 1855. | Consolidated Apr. 13, 1857, with 8 to form 7. |
| 10. | Illinois and Wisconsin Railroad Company. | Under Illinois act approved Feb. 12, 1851, and amendments. Incorporated Jan. 7, 1852. | Consolidated July 5, 1855, with 11 to form 9. |
| 11. | Rock River Valley Union Railroad Company. | See 12. | Consolidated July 5, 1855, with 10 to form 9. |
| 12. | Madison and Beloit Railroad Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Aug. 19, 1848, and amendments. Organized July 3, 1849. | Name changed to 11 on Feb. 9, 1850. |
| 13. | Dixon, Rockford and Kenosha Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois and Wisconsin through articles of consolidation, dated Jan. 16, 1864; filed in Illinois Jan. 19, 1864; Wisconsin Jan. 23, 1864. | Acquired by 2 under so-called consolidation agreement dated Jan. 19, 1864. |
| 14. | Dixon, Rockford and State Line Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Illinois Jan. 8, 1864. | Consolidated Jan. 19, 1864, with 15 to form 13. |
| 15. | Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island Railroad Company. | Under general laws1 of Wisconsin; organized Jan. 15, 1864. | Consolidated Jan. 19, 1864, with 14 to form 13. |
| 16. | Kenosha and State Line Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Illinois and Wisconsin through articles of consolidation dated June 19, 1857; filed in Illinois Mar. 22, 1859; Wisconsin Oct. 25, 1857. | Sold Jan. 7, 1864, to purchasers, who organized 15. |
| 17. | The Rockford and Mississippi Railroad Company. | Under Illinois act approved Jan. 28, 1857. | Consolidated Oct. 25, 1857, with 18 to form 16. |
| 18. | Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island Rail Road Company. | Under Wisconsin act through articles of consolidation, dated Mar. 5, 1857; filed in Illinois, Sept. 8, 1857; Wisconsin May 5, 1860. Certificate of consolidation filed in Wisconsin June 24, 1858. | Consolidated Oct. 25, 1857, with 17 to form 16. |
| 19. | The Kenosha and Rockford Railroad Company. | See 20. | Consolidated Sept. 8, 1857, with 21 to form 18. |
| 20. | Kenosha and Beloit Railroad Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Mar. 4, 1853 and amendments; organized Apr. 20, 1853. | Name changed to 19 on Feb. 14, 1857. |
| 21. | The Kenosha and Rockford Railroad Company. | Under Illinois act approved Jan. 20, 1857, organized Jan. 27, 1857. | Consolidated Sept. 8, 1857, with 19 to form 18. |
| 22. | Kenosha and Rockford Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, Nov. 6, 1856. | Subscription lists, franchises, etc., transferred to 21, Feb. 8, 1857. |
| 23. | The Rockford Central Railroad Company. | Under Illinois act approved Feb. 15, 1855. | Subscription lists, franchises, etc., transferred to 22, Nov. 26, 1856. |
| 24. | Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road Company. | Under Illinois act confirmed Feb. 15, 1855. | Consolidated June 2, 1864, with 2 to form 1. |
| 25. | Chicago, St. Charles and Mississippi Air Line Railroad Company. | See 26. | Conveyed June 20, 1855, to 24 by articles of union. |
| 26. | St. Charles Branch Railroad Company. | Under Illinois act approved Jan. 31, 1849. Organized Mar. 15, 1849. | Name changed to 25 on Feb. 3, 1853. |
| 27. | Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road Company. | Under Illinois act approved Jan. 16, 1836, and amendments. Organized May 23, 1836. | Consolidated Feb. 15, 1855, with 28 to form 24. |
| 28. | The Mississippi and Rock River Junction Railroad Company. | Under Illinois act approved Feb. 15, 1851. Organized Apr. 11, 1852. | Consolidated Feb. 15, 1855, with 27 to form 24. |
| 29. | Peninsula Rail Road Company of Michigan. | Under general laws of Michigan, Apr. 22, 1862. | Acquired by 1 under so-called consolidation agreement dated Oct. 21, 1864; filed in Illinois Jan. 9, 1865; Wisconsin Jan. 6, 1865; Michigan Jan. 7, 1865. |
| 30. | Beloit and Madison Rail Road Company. | See 31. | Acquired by 1 under so-called consolidation aggreement dated Jan. 10, 1871. |
| 31. | Beloit and Madison Rail Road Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Feb. 18, 1852. Organized July 1, 1852. | Sold and reorganized as 30 on Sept. 18, 1862. |
| 32. | Baraboo Air Line Railroad Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Mar. 8, 1870, amended Jan. 31, 1871. | Acquired by 1 under so-called consolidation agreement dated Mar. 10, 1871. |
| 33. | Madison, Lodi and Baraboo Railroad Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Mar. 29, 1864. Organized Sept. 27, 1865. | Sold to 32, Sept. 9, 1870. |
| 34. | La Crosse, Trempealeau and Prescott Railroad Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Mar. 6, 1857, and amended Apr. 4, 1864. Organized May 10, 1860. | Acquired by 1 under so-called consolidation agreement dated June 6, 1877, filed in Wisconsin Sept. 6, 1877; Winona County, Minn., Sept. 28, 1877. |
| 35. | Menominee River Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin and Michigan through articles of consolidation dated Oct. 15, 1880; filed in Michigan and Wisconsin Nov. 15, 1880. | Acquired by 1 under so-called consolidation agreement dated July 1, 1882, filed in Michigan Sept. 19, 1882; Wisconsin Oct. 3, 1882. |
| 36. | Memominee [sic] Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Nov. 21, 1879. | Consolidated Nov. 15, 1880, with 37 to form 35. |
| 37. | Menominee River Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Michigan, Feb. 16, 1875. | Consolidated Nov. 15, 1880, with 36 to form 35. |
| 38. | Escanaba and Lake Superior Railway Company. | Under general laws of Michigan, Nov. 26, 1880. Organized Mar. 18, 1881. | Acquired by 1 under so-called consolidation agreement dated July 1, 1882, filed in Michigan Sept. 19, 1882; Wisconsin Oct. 3, 1882. |
| 39. | Galesville and Mississippi River Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Apr. 6, 1882. | Sold to 1, Mar. 16, 1883. |
| 40. | Rock River Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Mar. 19, 1880. | Sold to 1, Mar. 16, 1883. |
| 41. | Chicago, Milwaukee and North Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois and Wisconsin through articles of consolidation dated Mar. 19, 1881; filed in Wisconsin Apr. 12, 1881; Illinois Apr. 13, 1881. | Acquired by 1 under so-called consolidation agreement dated June 7, 1883; filed in Wisconsin and Michigan June 13, 1883; Cook County, Ill., Jan. 2, 1902. |
| 42. | Milwaukee and Madison Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois and Wisconsin through articles of consolidation dated Nov. 30, 1880; filed in Illinois and Wisconsin Dec. 3, 1880. | Consolidated Apr. 12, 1881, with 50 and 53 to form 41. |
| 43. | Milwaukee and Madison Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, May 18, 1880. | Consolidated Dec. 3, 1880, with 44 to form 42. |
| 44. | The Chicago and Tomah Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Illinois and Wisconsin, through articles of consolidation dated Aug. 31, 1880; filed in Illinois and Wisconsin Aug. 31, 1880. | Consolidated Dec. 3, 1880, with 43 to form 42. |
| 45. | The Chicago and Tomah Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Oct. 21, 1872. | Consolidated Aug. 31, 1880, with 46 to form 44. |
| 46. | The Galena and Wisconsin Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Illinois and Wisconsin through articles of consolidation dated Aug. 5, 1879; filed in Wisconsin Aug. 16, 1879; Illinois Aug. 26, 1879. | Consolidated Aug. 31, 1880, with 45 to form 44. |
| 47. | Galena and Wisconsin Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, May 16, 1879. | Consolidated Aug. 16, 1879, with 48 to form 46. |
| 48. | Galena and Wisconsin Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, May 15, 1879. | Consolidated Aug. 16, 1879, with 47 to form 46. |
| 49. | Galena and Southern Wisconsin Railroad Company. | Under Illinois and Wisconsin Acts approved Jan. 26, 1853, and Mar. 2, 1857, respectively. | Sold at foreclosure May 3, 1879. Purchasers on May 15, 1879, organized 47 and 48. |
| 50. | Sheboygan and Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Apr. 6, 1880. | Consolidated Apr. 12, 1881, with 53 and 42 to form 41. |
| 51. | Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Mar. 19, 1861. | Sold under foreclosure Apr. 3. 1880, to Albert Keep and Martin L. Sykes, who organized and conveyed the property to 50 on Apr. 10, 1880. |
| 52. | Sheboygan and Mississippi Rail Road Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Mar. 8, 1852, and amendments. | Sold under foreclosure Mar. 2, 1861, to Samuel P. Benson, who with associates, organized 51. |
| 53. | Chicago and Milwaukee Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois and Wisconsin through articles of consolidation, dated Jan. 8, 1881; filed in Illinois Jan. 11, 1881; Wisconsin Jan. 15, 1881. | Consolidated Apr. 12, 1881, with 42 and 50 to form 41. |
| 54. | Northwestern Union Railway Company. | See 55. | Consolidated Jan. 11, 1881, with 56 to form 53. |
| 55. | Milwaukee and Northwestern Railway Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Feb. 25. 1871. Organized May 24, 1871. | Name changed to 54 on May 3, 1872. |
| 56. | Chicago and Milwaukee Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois and Wisconsin through articles of consolidation dated June 5, 1863; filed in Illinois and Wisconsin on June 22, 1863. | Consolidated Jan. 11, 1881, with 54 to form 53. |
| 57. | The Milwaukee and Chicago Railroad Company. | See 58. | Consolidated June 22, 1863, with 59 to form 56. |
| 58. | Green Bay, Milwaukee and Chicago Rail Road Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Mar. 13, 1851, and amendments. Organized Jan. 5, 1852. | Name changed to 57 on Mar. 6, 1857. |
| 59. | Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad Company. | See 60. | Consolidated June 22, 1863, with 57 to form 56. |
| 60. | Illinois Parallel Railroad Company. | Under Illinois act approved Feb. 17, 1851, and amendments. Organized Feb. 17, 1851. | Name changed to 59 on Feb. 5, 1853. |
| 61. | The Elgin and State Line Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Illinois and Wisconsin through articles of consolidation dated Jan. 8, 1881; filed in Wisconsin Jan. 10, 1881; Illinois Jan. 11, 1881. | Acquired by 1 under so-called consolidation agreement dated June 7, 1883; filed in Wisconsin and Michigan June 13, 1883, and in Cook County, Ill., Jan. 2, 1902. |
| 62. | The St. Charles Railroad Company. | Under Illinois act approved Feb. 18, 1859, and amendments. Organized Nov. 8, 1867. | Consolidated Jan. 10, 1881, with 63 to form 61. |
| 63. | The Elgin and State Line Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Illinois and Wisconsin through articles of consolidation dated Oct. 8, 1880; filed in Illinois and Wisconsin Oct. 27, 1880. | Consolidated Jan. 10, 1881 with 62 to form 61. |
| 64. | The State Line and Union Railroad Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Mar. 2, 1871. Organized Mar. 18, 1871. | Consolidated Oct. 27, 1880, with 65 to form 63. |
| 65. | The Elgin and State Line Railroad Company. | Under Illinois act approved Feb. 12, 1859. Organized Feb. 26, 1859. | Consolidated Oct. 27, 1880, with 64 to form 63. |
| 66. | Fox River Valley Railroad Company. | Under Illinois act approved June 18, 1852. | Sold under decree of court on Nov. 10, 1858, to Benjamin W. Raymond who, on Mar. 12, 1860, conveyed to 65. |
| 67. | Chicago, Iowa & Nebraska Rail Road. | Under general laws of Iowa, Jan. 26, 1856. | Sold to 1, July 1, 1884. |
| 68. | Cedar Rapids and Missouri River Railroad. | Under general laws of Iowa, Jan. 16, 1860. | Sold to 1, July 2, 1884. |
| 69. | The Maple River Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Aug. 10, 1876. | Sold to 1, July 3, 1884. |
| 70. | Sac City and Wall Lake Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Iowa. Oct. 13, 1877. | Sold to 69, June 17, 1878. |
| 71. | Stanwood & Tipton Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Sept. 19, 1872. | Sold to 1, Oct. 24, 1884. |
| 72. | Iowa Midland Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, May 21, 1870. | Sold to 1, Oct. 24, 1884. |
| 73. | Mississippi, Maquoketa & Northwestern Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, July 17, 1868. | Property, franchises, etc., conveyed to 72 on Feb. 8, 1871. |
| 74. | Iowa Central Air Line Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, June 15, 1853. | Sold Dec. 20, 1864, to Platt Smith, trustee, who, on Jan. 30, 1868, conveyed to 73. |
| 75. | Ottumwa, Cedar Falls and St. Paul Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, July 4, 1883. | Sold to 1, Oct. 24, 1884. |
| 76. | Iowa South Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, July 19, 1880. | Sold to 1, Oct. 24, 1884. |
| 77. | The Des Moines and Minneapolis Rail Road Company. | See 78. | Sold to 1, Oct. 24, 1884. |
| 78. | The Des Moines and Minnesota Rail-Road Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Nov. 16, 1870. | Name changed to 77 on July 31, 1877. Amended articles of incorporation filed Jan. 28, 1880. |
| 79. | Iowa and Minnesota Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Apr. 12, 1866. | Sold at sheriff's sale and conveyed by deeds dated Nov. 13, 1869, and Aug. 2, 1870, to J. S. Polk and F. M. Hubbell, who, by deed dated Sept. 9, 1873, reconveyed to 78. |
| 80. | Maple Valley Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Apr. 26, 1886. | Sold to 1, May 4, 1887. |
| 81. | Janesville and Evansville Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Apr. 16, 1886. | Sold to 1, May 6, 1887. |
| 82. | Sioux Valley Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Jan. 21, 1887. | Sold to 1, Nov. 2, 1887. |
| 83. | Iowa Railway, Coal and Manufacturing Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Dec. 12, 1873. | Sold to 1, Nov. 2, 1887. |
| 84. | Linn County Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Nov. 11, 1886. | Sold to 1, Nov. 2, 1887. |
| 85. | The Sycamore and Cortland Rail Road Company. | Under Illinois act approved Feb. 19, 1859. (Originally organized under the general laws of Illinois, articles of association filed June 28, 1858.) | Sold to 1, June 7, 1888. |
| 86. | Northern Illinois Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, Mar. 6, 1884. | Sold to 1, June 7, 1888. |
| 87. | Iron River Railway Company. | Under general laws of Michigan, Oct. 11, 1886. | Sold to 1, June 10, 1889. |
| 88. | Iron Range Railway Company. | Under general laws of Michigan, Aug. 15, 1887. | Sold to 1, June 10, 1889. |
| 89. | Lake Geneva and State Line Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Aug. 9, 1887. | Sold to 1, June 10, 1889. |
| 90. | The Toledo and Northwestern Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Sept. 13, 1869. | Sold to 1, June 6, 1890. |
| 91. | Junction Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, Feb. 25, 1889. | Sold to 1, June 4, 1891. |
| 92. | Paint River Railway Company. | Under general laws of Michigan, June 14, 1890. | Sold to 1, June 4, 1891. |
| 93. | Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, under articles of consolidation dated Feb. 13, 1883; filed in Wisconsin May 3, 1884; Michigan May 4, 1883. | Sold to 1, Aug. 19, 1893. |
| 94. | Vieux Desert and Lake Superior Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Michigan, Sept. 28, 1881. | Consolidated May 4, 1883, with 95 to form 93. |
| 95. | Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Dec. 11, 1875. | Consolidated May 4, 1883, with 94 to form 93. |
| 96. | The Appleton and New London Railway Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Apr. 9, 1866. Organized Jan. 6, 1871. | Part of road sold June 1, 1872, to 97, remainder sold at foreclosure Dec. 10, 1875. Purchaser organized 95. |
| 97. | Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railroad Company. | See 98. | Sold at foreclosure Dec. 10, 1875. Purchasers organized 95. |
| 98. | Milwaukee, Manitowoc and Green Bay Railroad Company. | Under Wisconsin act approved Mar. 10, 1870. Organized Mar. 14, 1870. | Name changed to 97 on June 1, 1872. |
| 99. | The Wolf and Wisconsin Rivers Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Sept. 7, 1885. | Sold to 93, Jan. 15. 1889. |
| 100. | Wisconsin Northern Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Feb. 12, 1896. | Sold to 1, Sept. 10, 1897. |
| 101. | Winona and Saint Peter Railroad Company. | Under Minnesota act approved Mar. 10, 1862. | Sold to 1, June 7, 1900. |
| 102. | Minnesota and South Dakota Railway Company. | Under general laws of Minnesota, Aug. 14, 1899. | Sold to 101, Feb. 12, 1900. |
| 103. | Mankato and New Ulm Railway Company. | Under general laws of Minnesota, Jan. 16, 1899. | Sold to 101, Feb. 12, 1900. |
| 104. | Dakota Central Railway Company. | Under Dakota Territory act approved Feb. 18, 1879. Articles of incorporation filed May 15, 1879. | Sold to 101, Feb. 12, 1900. |
| 105. | Chicago and Dakota Railway Company. | Under general laws of Minnesota, May 8, 1879. | Sold to 101, May 11, 1881. |
| 106. | Chatfield Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Minnesota, May 1, 1878. | Sold to 101, May 11, 1881. |
| 107. | Plainview Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Minnesota, Dec. 18, 1877. | Sold to 101, May 11, 1881. |
| 108. | The Rochester and Northern Minnesota Railway Company. | Under general laws of Minnesota, Oct. 29, 1877. | Sold to 101, May 11, 1881. |
| 109. | The Minnesota Valley Railway Company. | Under general laws of Minnesota, July 17, 1876. | Sold to 101, May 11, 1881. |
| 110. | Winona, Mankato & New Ulm Railway Company. | Under general laws of Minnesota, July 15, 1870. | Sold to 101, Oct. 11, 1880. |
| 111. | The Transit Railroad Company. | Under Minnesota act approved Mar. 3, 1855, and amendments. Articles of incorporation filed Jan. 29, 1856. | Purchased by State of Minnesota, June 23, 1860, conveyed by deed dated Oct. 16, 1860. By special act of legislature, Mar. 10, 1862, reorganized June 28, 1862, as 101. |
| 112. | Minnesota and Iowa Railway Company. | Under general laws of Minnesota, Nov. 14, 1898. | Sold to 1, June 8, 1900. |
| 113. | Boyer Valley Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Oct. 5, 1898. | Sold to 1, June 8, 1900. |
| 114. | Harlan and Kirkman Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, May 10, 1899. | Sold to 1, June 8, 1900. |
| 115. | Iowa, Minnesota and Northwestern Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Aug. 17, 1898. | Sold to 1, June 8, 1900. |
| 116. | Boone County Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Jan. 17, 1899. | Sold to 1, June 8, 1900. |
| 117. | Southern Iowa Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Mar. 28, 1900. | Sold to 1, June 8, 1901. |
| 118. | Princeton and North Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, June 12, 1900. | Sold to 1, June 8, 1901. |
| 119. | Peoria and North-Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, Nov. 7, 1900. | Sold to 1, June 8, 1901. |
| 120. | Sioux City and Pacific Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Iowa through articles of consolidation dated Sept. 15, 1868. | Sold to 1, Aug. 28, 1901. |
| 121. | Moville Extension Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, June 12, 1901. | Sold to 120, July 10, 1901. |
| 122. | Northern Nebraska Air Line Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Nebraska, June 8, 1867. | Consolidated Sept. 15, 1868, with 123 to form 120. |
| 123. | Sioux City and Pacific Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Aug. 18, 1864. | Consolidated Sept. 15, 1868, with 122 to form 120. |
| 124. | Minnesota Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Minnesota, July 11, 1901. | Sold to 1, July 16, 1902. |
| 125. | Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Nebraska and Wyoming through articles of consolidation dated June 4, 1891; filed in Nebraska June 10, 1891; Wyoming June 15, 1891. | Sold to 1, Feb. 28, 1903. |
| 126. | South Dakota Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of South Dakota, Feb. 20, 1890. | Sold to 125, June 4, 1891. |
| 127. | Eastern Wyoming Railway Company. | nder general laws of Wyoming, Aug. 15, 1890. | Sold to 125, June 4, 1891. |
| 128. | Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Nebraska, Mar. 26, 1869. | Consolidated June 10, 1891, with 129 to form 125. |
| 129. | Wyoming Central Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wyoming Territory, Oct. 23, 1885. | Consolidated June 10, 1891, with 128 to form 125. |
| 130. | Chicago, Iowa and Dakota Railway Company. | See 131. | Sold to 1, Oct. 1, 1903. |
| 131. | Forest City Southern Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, May 26, 1881. | Name changed to 130 on Apr. 28, 1882. |
| 132. | Chicago Northern Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, Aug. 20, 1902. | Sold to 1, Dec. 31, 1903. |
| 133. | Chicago, Iowa & Minnesota Railway Company. | Under the general laws of Iowa, Jan. 14, 1895. | Sold to 1, Nov. 30, 1901. |
| 134. | Milwaukee and State Line Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Feb. 11, 1905. | Sold to 1, Jan. 30, 1909. |
| 135. | Chicago and State Line Railway Company. | Under the general laws of Illinois, Jan. 28, 1905. | Sold to 134, Sept. 30, 1905. |
| 136. | Manitowoc, Green Bay and North-Western Railway Company. | Under the general laws of Wisconsin, Nov. 22, 1904. | Sold to 1, Jan. 30, 1909. |
| 137. | Lee County Railway Company. | Under the general laws of Illinois, May 29, 1906. | Sold to 1, Oct. 20, 1910. |
| 138. | Sioux City, Dakota and North Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Iowa, Aug. 21, 1909. | Sold to 1, Nov. 28, 1910. |
| 139. | Milwaukee, Sparta and North Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Aug. 6, 1909. | Sold to 1, Apr. 1, 1912. |
| 140. | Princeton and Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Aug. 4, 1883. | Sold to 139, Jan. 15, 1912. |
| 141. | Des Plaines Valley Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, June 23, 1909. | Sold to 1, Mar. 1, 1913. |
| 142. | St. Paul Eastern Grand Trunk Railway Company. | Under general laws of Wisconsin, Sept. 5, 1879. | Sold to 1, Mar. 1, 1913. |
| 143. | St. Louis, Peoria and North Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, Feb. 23, 1911. | Sold to 1, Dec. 15, 1913. |
| 144. | Macoupin County Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, June 24, 1903. | Sold to 143, June 18, 1912. |
1 Articles of incorporation not filed.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
[edit]The road wholly owned by the North Western, 8,015.049 miles, was acquired by it as indicated hereunder.
| Mileage | |
|---|---|
| By construction | 524.96 |
| By consolidation | 595.15 |
| By so-called consolidation | 801.73 |
| By merger or purchase | 6,021.29 |
| Total recorded mileage | 7,946.13 |
| Difference between total recorded mileage and mileage inventoried as of date of valuation | 68.919 |
| Mileage inventoried as of date of valuation | 8,015.049 |
Of the 135 corporations which comprise the line of succession culminating in the North Western as at present constituted, 11 did not construct or improve any property. Those 11 corporations were:
- Chicago, Iowa & Minnesota Railway Company (project abandoned).
- Dixon, Rockford and Kenosha Railway Company.
- Dixon, Rockford and State Line Railroad Company.
- Kenosha and Rockford Railroad Company.
- Kenosha and State Line Railroad Company.
- Marquette and State Line Rail Road Company.
- Northern Nebraska Air Line Rail Road Company.
- Ontonagon and State Line Rail Road Company.
- The Rockford Central Railroad Company.
- The Rockford and Mississippi Railroad Company.
- Wisconsin and Superior Rail Road Company.
Ten others acquired property from predecessors, but these either have no records or the records reviewed do not show whether they improved such property while they owned it. These corporations were:
- Chicago and Milwaukee Railway Company (of 1881).
- The Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company (second corporation).
- The Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company (third corporation).
- The Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company (fourth corporation).
- The Elgin and State Line Railroad Company (of 1859).
- The Elgin and State Line Railroad Company (of 1880).
- The Elgin and State Line Railroad Company (of 1881).
- Galena and Wisconsin Railroad Company (of Illinois).
- Galena and Wisconsin Railroad Company (of Wisconsin).
- Mississippi, Maquoketa & Northern Railroad Company.
Of the 114 other corporations, 3 only improved property completed by others. Those corporations were: Chicago and Milwaukee Railway Company (of 1863); The Galena and Wisconsin Railroad Company; and Sheboygan and Western Railway Company.
The data with respect to the miles of road constructed by the 111 remaining corporations, the years in which the various portions of the line were constructed, and the manner in which the North Western acquired the property, are indicated in the following table, wherein, to facilitate comparison with the table showing corporate succession previously given, the same order of corporations is maintained.
| Mileage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wholly owned | ||
| Acquired by construction: | ||
| South Branch Junction to Ogden Avenue, Chicago, Ill., 1864 | 1.75 | |
| Negaunee to Lake Angeline, Mich., 1870 | 4.58 | |
| Branches to mines, 1870 | 42.27 | |
| Fort Howard, Wis., to Escanaba, Mich., 1871-1872 | 114.10 | |
| Chicago to Montrose, Ill., 1872 | 5.20 | |
| Geneva to Batavia, Ill., 1872 | 3.20 | |
| Extension to Appleton, Wis., Water Power, 1879 | 3.63 | |
| Batavia to Aurora, Ill., 1883 | 6.20 | |
| Winona Junction to La Crosse, Wis., 1886 | 3.96 | |
| Wabeno to Laona, Wis., 1899 | 14.92 | |
| Pelican to Crandon, Wis., 1901 | 17.84 | |
| Eland Junction to Rosholt, Wis., 1903 | 19.74 | |
| Mercer to Fosterville, Wis., 1905 | 19.49 | |
| Laona, Wis., to Saunders, Mich., 1906 | 29.51 | |
| Conover to Hackley, Wis., 1906 | 9.33 | |
| East Bryant Switch to Elton, Wis., 1906 | 9.01 | |
| Marathon City to Rib Falls, Wis., 1907 | 4.75 | |
| Elton to Wolf River Valley, Wis., 1907 | 6.80 | |
| Bonesteel to Dallas, S. Dak., 1907 | 30.45 | |
| Millbrig to Hazel Green, Wis., 1907 | 2.70 | |
| St. Francis to Bay View, Wis., 1908 | 2.38 | |
| Dallas to Winner, S. Dak., 1910-1911 | 21.50 | |
| Cut-off at Easton, Wisconsin Division, to Lake Shore Division, Ill., 1911 | 1.02 | |
| St. Buxton, Iowa, 1915 | .63 | |
| Constructed partly by the Madison, Lodi and Baraboo Railroad Company and its successor, the Baraboo Air Line Railroad Company, and completed by the North Western, Madison to Winona Junction, Wis., 1873 | 129.10 | |
| Constructed partly by the Moville Extension Railway Company and its successor, the Sioux City and Pacific Rail Road Company (of 1868), and completed by the North Western, Moville to Sargents Bluff, Iowa, 1901 | 20.00 | |
| Bridge across the Mississippi River below Fulton, Ill., to Clinton Iowa, constructed in 1909 by the North Western under agreement dated Apr. 26, 1907, with the Albany Railroad Bridge | 1.10 | |
| 524.96 | ||
| Acquired in the consolidation of June 2, 1864: | ||
| From the Chicago and North Western Railway Company (of 1859)— | ||
| Constructed by that company— | ||
| Janesville to Minnesota Junction, Wis., 1859 | 57.00 | |
| Fond du Lac to Fort Howard, Wis., 1859-1862 | 65.40 | |
| Constructed by the Illinois and Wisconsin Rail Road Company, Chicago to Cary, Ill., 1854 | 38.50 | |
| Constructed by the Rock River Valley Union Railroad Company, Chester to Fond du Lac., Wis., 1854 | 18.00 | |
| Constructed by The Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company (first corporation), Cary, Ill., to Janesville, Wis., 1855 | 52.30 | |
| Constructed partly by the Rock River Valley Union Railroad Company and completed by The Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company (first corporation), Minnesota Junction to Chester, Wis., 1855 | 11.00 | |
| Constructed partly by The Kenosha and Rockford Railroad Company (of Illinois) and its successor, the Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island Rail Road Company (first corporation) and completed by the Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island Rail Road Company (second corporation), Ill.-Wis. State line to Rockford, Ill., 1861 | 44.03 | |
| Constructed partly by The Kenosha and Rockford Railroad Company (of Wisconsin) and its successor, the Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island Rail Road Company (first corporation) and completed by the Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island Rail Road Company (second corporation), Wis.-Ill. State line to Kenosha, Wis., 1861 | 28.07 | |
| 314.30 | ||
| From the Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road Company (second corporation)— | ||
| Constructed by that company, Chicago to Turner, Ill., 1856 | 30.00 | |
| Constructed by the Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road Company (first corporation)— | ||
| Chicago to Freeport, Ill., 1848-1853 | 121.00 | |
| Belvidere, Ill., to Beloit, Wis., 1853 | 20.10 | |
| Turner Junction to Dixon, Ill., 1854 | 68.00 | |
| Constructed partly by The Mississippi and Rock River Junction Railroad Company and completed by the Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road Company (second corporation), Dixon to Fulton, Ill., 1855 | 39.00 | |
| Constructed by the Chicago, St. Charles and Mississippi Air Line Railroad Company, Ogden Avenue to Chicago River, Chicago, Ill., 1855 | 2.75 | |
| 280.85 | ||
| Property acquired under so-called consolidation agreements: | ||
| From the Peninsula Rail Road Company of Michigan, Jan. 3, 1883, constructed by that company, Escanaba to Negaunee, Mich., 1864 | 62.00 | |
| From the Beloit and Madison Railroad Company (second corporation), Jan. 10, 1871— | ||
| Constructed by that company, Magnolia to Madison, Wis., 1864 | 31.80 | |
| Constructed by the Beloit and Madison Railroad Company (first corporation), Beloit to Magnolia, Wis., 1860 | 17.00 | |
| 48.80 | ||
| From the LaCrosse, Trempealeau and Prescott Railroad Company, June 6, 1877, constructed by that company, Winona Junction, Wis., to Winona, Minn., 1870 | 29.00 | |
| From the Menominee River Railroad Company (second corporation), July 1, 1882— | ||
| Constructed by that company— | ||
| Florence, Wis., to Crystal Falls, Mich., 1882 | 16.69 | |
| Iron River Junction to Stambaugh, Mich., 1882 | 19.50 | |
| Branches to mines, 1882 | 36.13 | |
| Constructed by the Menominee River Railroad Company (first corporation)— | ||
| Powers to Quinnesec, Mich., 1877 | 24.71 | |
| Quinnesec to State line, Mich., 1880 | 6.37 | |
| Constructed by the Menominee Railway Company, State line to Florence, Wis., 1880 | 11.00 | |
| 114.40 | ||
| From the Escanaba and Lake Superior Railway Company, July 1, 1882, constructed by that company— | ||
| Narenta to Metropolitan, Mich., 1882 | 34.86 | |
| Branches to Mines, 1882 | 8.44 | |
| 43.30 | ||
| From the Chicago, Milwaukee and North Western Railway Company, June 7, 1883— | ||
| Constructed by the Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad Company, Chicago, Ill., to Wisconsin State line, 1855 | 44.60 | |
| Constructed by The Milwaukee and Chicago Railroad Company, Wisconsin State line to Milwaukee, Wis., 1855 | 40.40 | |
| Constructed by the Northwestern Union Railway Company, Milwaukee to Fond du Lac, Wis., 1873 | 62.63 | |
| Constructed by the Sheboygan and Mississippi Rail Road Company, Sheboygan to Glenbeulah, Wis., 1859-1860 | 19.60 | |
| Constructed by the Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company— | ||
| Glenbeulah to Fond du Lac, Wis., 1868 | 23.40 | |
| Fond du Lac to Princeton, Wis., 1871 | 35.40 | |
| Constructed by the Galena and Southern Wisconsin Railroad Company— | ||
| Galena, Ill., to Platteville, Wis., 1874 | 31.50 | |
| Phillips Corners to Conley, Wis., 1877 | 8.50 | |
| Constructed by The Chicago and Tomah Railroad Company (of 1872)— | ||
| Woodman to Lancaster, Wis., 1878 | 31.38 | |
| Dancliff Junction to Montfort, Wis., 1879 | 13.50 | |
| Constructed by The Chicago and Tomah Railroad Company (of 1880), Montfort to Conley, Wis., 1880 | 8.00 | |
| Constructed partly by The Chicago and Tomah Railroad Company (of 1880) and completed by the Milwaukee and Madison Railway Company (second corporation), Madison to Montfort, Wis., 1881 | 60.84 | |
| Constructed partly by the Milwaukee and Madison Railway Company (first and second corporations) and completed by the Chicago, Milwaukee and North Western Railway Company, Milwaukee to Madison, Wis., 1882 | 80.04 | |
| 459.79 | ||
| From The Elgin and State Line Railroad Company (of 1881), June 7, 1883— | ||
| Constructed by the Fox River Valley Railroad Company, Elgin, Ill., to Genoa, Wis., 1854 | 36.34 | |
| Constructed by The State Line and Union Railroad Company, Genoa to Lake Geneva, Wis., 1871 | 8.70 | |
| Constructed by The St. Charles Railroad Company, Geneva to St. Charles, Ill., 1871 | 2.40 | |
| 47.44 | ||
| Acquired by purchase: | ||
| From the Galesville and Mississippi River Railroad Company, Mar. 16, 1883, constructed by that company, Trempealeau to Galesville, Wis., 1883 | 6.71 | |
| From the Rock River Railway Company, Mar. 16, 1883, constructed by that company, Janesville to Afton, Wis., 1880 | 6.10 | |
| From the Chicago, Iowa & Nebraska Rail Road, July 1, 1884, constructed by that company, Clinton to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1856-1859 | 81.30 | |
| From the Cedar Rapids and Missouri River Railroad, July 2, 1884, constructed by that company- | ||
| Cedar Rapids to Missouri River, Iowa, 1861-1867 | 271.60 | |
| Clinton to Lyons, Iowa, 1869 | 2.60 | |
| Missouri Valley to California Junction, Iowa, 1867 | 5.84 | |
| 280.04 | ||
| Less mileage sold to the Sioux City and Pacific Railroad Company, Missouri Valley to California Junction, Iowa | 5.84 | |
| 274.20 | ||
| From The Maple River Rail Road Company, July 3, 1884— | ||
| Constructed by that company— | ||
| Maple River Junction to Mapleton, Iowa, 1877 | 60.15 | |
| Sac City to Kingsley, Iowa, 1883 | 58.11 | |
| Constructed partly by the Sac City and Wall Lake Railroad Company, and completed by The Maple River Rail Road Company, Wall Lake to Sac City, Iowa, 1879 | 12.76 | |
| 131.02 | ||
| From the Stanwood & Tipton Railway Company, Oct. 24, 1884, constructed by that company, Stanwood to Tipton, Iowa, 1872 | 8.50 | |
| From the Iowa Midland Railway Company, Oct. 24, 1884, constructed partly by the Iowa Central Air Line Rail Road Company and completed by the Iowa Midland Railway Company, Lyons to Anamosa, Iowa, 1871 | 70.97 | |
| From the Ottumwa, Cedar Falls and St. Paul Railway Company, Oct. 24, 1884, constructed by that company, Belle Plaine to Nuchakinock[sic - Muchakinock], Iowa, 1884 | 60.36 | |
| From the Iowa South Western Railway Company, Oct. 24, 1884, constructed by that company— | ||
| Carroll to Kirkman, Iowa, 1881 | 34.81 | |
| Manning to Audubon, Iowa, 1882 | 17.00 | |
| 51.81 | ||
| From The Des Moines and Minneapolis Rail Road Company, Oct. 24, 1884— | ||
| Constructed by that company, Ames to Callanan, Iowa, 1878 | 20.34 | |
| Constructed partly by the Iowa and Minnesota Railway Company and completed by The Des Moines and Minneapolis Rail Road Company, Des Moines to Ames, Iowa, 1874 | 37.00 | |
| 57.34 | ||
| From the Maple Valley Railway Company, May 4, 1887, constructed by that company, Mapleton to Onawa, Iowa, 1886 | 20.70 | |
| From the Janesville and Evansville Railway Company, May 6, 1887, constructed by that company, Janesville to Evansville, Wis., 1886 | 15.68 | |
| From the Sioux Valley Railway Company, Nov. 2, 1887, constructed by that company, Kingsley to Moville, Iowa, 1887 | 9.00 | |
| From the Iowa Railway, Coal and Manufacturing Company, Nov. 2, 1887, constructed by that company, Boone to Coal Banks, Iowa, 1874 | 3.25 | |
| From the Linn County Railway Company, Nov. 2, 1887, constructed by that company, Beverly to Otis, Iowa, 1887 | 5.96 | |
| From The Sycamore and Cortland Rail Road Company, June 7, 1888, constructed by that company, Cortland to Sycamore, Ill., 1859 | 4.64 | |
| From the Northern Illinois Railway Company, June 7, 1888, constructed by that company, Belvidere to Spring Valley, Ill., 1885 | 75.79 | |
| From the Iron River Railway Company, June 10, 1889, constructed by that company, Iron River to Watersmeet, Mich., 1887 | 35.16 | |
| From the Iron Range Railway Company, June 10, 1889, constructed by that company— | ||
| Ishpeming to Republic, Mich., 1888 | 21.96 | |
| Clowry to Michigamme, Mich., 1888 | 10.44 | |
| Wabic to Champion, Mich., 1888 | 1.23 | |
| 33.63 | ||
| From the Lake Geneva and State Line Railway Company, June 10, 1889, constructed by that company, Lake Geneva to Williams Bay, Wis., 1888 | 6.00 | |
| From The Toledo and Northwestern Railway, June 6, 1890, constructed by that company— | ||
| Tama, Iowa, to Toledo, Iowa, prior to 1879 | 3.00 | |
| Toledo, Iowa, to Elmore, Minn., 1880-1882 | 161.56 | |
| Jewell Junction to Des Moines and Minneapolis connection, Iowa, 1882 | 1.75 | |
| Eagle Grove to Hawarden, Iowa, 1881-1882 | 145.20 | |
| Jewell Junction to Wall Lake Junction, Iowa, 1881-1886 | 73.68 | |
| 385.19 | ||
| From the Junction Railway Company, June 4, 1891, constructed by that company, Montrose to North Evanston, Ill., 1889 | 7.69 | |
| From the Paint River Railway Company, June 4, 1891, constructed by that company, Crystal Falls to Hemlock Mine, Mich., 1891 | 15.00 | |
| From the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway Company (of 1883), Aug, 19. 1893— | ||
| Constructed by that company— | ||
| Westerly, Wis., 1889 | 8.99 | |
| Three Lakes, Wis., to Montreal River, Mich., 1883-1884 | 97.89 | |
| Bryant to East Bryant Switch, Wis., 1883 | 2.27 | |
| Montreal River, Mich., to Ashland, Wis., 1885 | 39.62 | |
| Hurley, Wis., to Southwesterly, 1887 | 16.91 | |
| Watersmeet, Mich., to Northerly, 1887-1892 | 25.68 | |
| Rhinelander to Hurley, Wis., 1888-1889 | 72.41 | |
| Wausaw[sic] to Marshfield, Wis., 1892 | 40.00 | |
| Mine Branches | 34.22 | |
| Mill Spurs | 13.32 | |
| Hunting to Big Falls, Wis. | 5.48 | |
| Aniwa to Mattoon, Wis. | 9.59 | |
| Constructed by the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway Company (of 1875)— | ||
| Appleton to Three Lakes, Wis., 1876-1882 | 132.02 | |
| Hortonville to Oshkosh, Wis., 1879-1880 | 23.10 | |
| Eland Junction to Wausaw[sic], Wis., 1880 | 23.87 | |
| Monico to Rhinelander, Wis., 1882 | 15.70 | |
| Antigo to Bryant, Wis., 1882 | 5.00 | |
| Constructed by the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railroad Company— | ||
| Lake Shore Junction to Sheboygan, Wis., 1872 | 48.50 | |
| Sheboygan to Two Rivers, Mich., 1873-1874 | 31.55 | |
| Constructed by The Appleton and New London Railway Company, Manitowoc to Appleton, Wis., 1871-1874 | 42.30 | |
| Constructed by The Wolf and Wisconsin Rivers Railroad Company, Pratt Junction, to Westerly, Wis., 1888 | 13.08 | |
| 702.10 | ||
| From the Wisconsin Northern Railway Company, Sept. 10, 1897, constructed by that company, Northern Junction to Wabeno, Wis., 1897 | 46.11 | |
| From the Winona and Saint Peter Railroad Company, June 7, 1900— | ||
| Constructed by that company, Winona, Minn., to Watertown, S. Dak., 1864-1873 | 322.98 | |
| Constructed partly by the Minnesota and South Dakota Railway Company and completed by the Winona and Saint Peter Railroad Company, Tyler, Minn., to Astoria, S. Dak., 1900 | 32.20 | |
| Constructed by the Winona, Mankato & New Ulm Railway Company, Mankato Junction to Mankato, Minn., 1870 | 3.75 | |
| Constructed by The Minnesota Valley Railway Company, Sleepy Eye to Redwood Falls, Minn., 1878 | 24.40 | |
| Constructed by the Rochester and Northern Minnesota Railway Company, Rochester to Zumbrota, Minn., 1878 | 24.48 | |
| Constructed by the Plainview Rail Road Company, Eyota to Plainview, Minn., 1878 | 15.01 | |
| Constructed by the Chatfield Rail Road Company, Eyota to Chatfield, Minn., 1878 | 11.46 | |
| Constructed by the Chicago and Dakota Railway Company, Tracy to South Dakota State line, Minn., 1879 | 40.40 | |
| Constructed by the Dakota Central Railway Company— | ||
| South Dakota Line to Pierre, S. Dak., 1879-1880 | 209.26 | |
| Ordway Junction to Columbia, S. Dak., 1881-1882 | 93.42 | |
| Watertown to Redfield, S. Dak., 1882 | 71.00 | |
| Castlewood Junction to Watertown, S. Dak., 1883 | 43.83 | |
| Iroquois, S. Dak., to Hawarden, Iowa, 1883 | 125.49 | |
| Centerville to Yankton, S. Dak., 1885 | 28.46 | |
| Columbia, S. Dak., to Oakes, N. Dak., 1886 | 38.53 | |
| Redfield to Faulkton, S. Dak., 1886 | 32.54 | |
| Doland to Verdon, S. Dak., 1886 | 24.38 | |
| Faulkton to Gettysburg, S. Dak., 1887 | 42.33 | |
| Verdon to Groton, S. Dak., 1887 | 14.46 | |
| Constructed by the Mankato and New Ulm Railway Company, Mankato to New Ulm, Minn., 1900 | 25.58 | |
| 1,229.96 | ||
| From the Minnesota and Iowa Railway Company, June 8, 1900, constructed by that company, Burt, Iowa, to Vesta, Minn., 1899 | 118.26 | |
| From the Boyer Valley Railway Company, June 8, 1900, constructed by that company— | ||
| Wall Lake to Denison, Iowa, 1899 | 24.80 | |
| Boyer to Mondamin, Iowa, 1899 | 61.30 | |
| 86.10 | ||
| From the Harlan and Kirkman Railway Company, June 8, 1900, constructed by that company, Kirkman to Harlan, Iowa, 1899 | 6.30 | |
| From the Iowa, Minnesota and Northwestern Railway Company, June 8, 1900, constructed by that company— | ||
| Blue Earth, Minn., to Belle Plain, Iowa, 1899-1900 | 166.00 | |
| Blue Earth to Fox Lake, Minn., 1900 | 29.00 | |
| 195.00 | ||
| From the Boone County Railway Company, June 8, 1900, constructed by that company, Boone to Ogden, Iowa, 1900, 7.25 miles, classified as second tracks | ..... | |
| From the Southern Iowa Railway Company, June 8, 1901, constructed by that company, Stark to Buxton, Iowa, 1901 | 21.55 | |
| From the Princeton and North Western Railway Company, June 8, 1901, constructed by that company— | ||
| Princeton to Marshfield, Wis., 1901 | 85.69 | |
| Red Granite Junction to Red Granite, Wis., 1901 | 7.85 | |
| Nekoosa Junction to Nekoosa, Wis., 1901 | 6.88 | |
| 100.42 | ||
| From the Peoria and North-Western Railway Company, June 8, 1901, constructed by that company, Nelson to Peoria, Ill., 1901 | 82.98 | |
| From the Sioux City and Pacific Rail Road Company (second corporation), Aug. 28, 1901— | ||
| Constructed by that company- | ||
| Sloan to Sioux City, Iowa, 1868 | 20.00 | |
| California Junction, Iowa, to Fremont, Nebr., 1869 | 31.77 | |
| Constructed by the Sioux City and Pacific Rail Road Company (first corporation), California Junction to Sloan, Iowa, 1867 | 49.81 | |
| Constructed by the Cedar Rapids and Missouri River Railroad, Missouri Valley to California Junction, Iowa, 1867 | 5.84 | |
| 107.42 | ||
| From the Minnesota Western Railway Company, July 16, 1902, constructed by that company, Evan to Marshall, Minn., 1902 | 45.82 | |
| From the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Company, Feb. 28, 1903— | ||
| Constructed by that company— | ||
| Portland Junction to end of track, S. Dak., 1891 | 2.40 | |
| Gayville to Lead City, S. Dak., 1902 | 2.92 | |
| Verdigre to Bonesteel, S. Dak., 1902 | 69.40 | |
| Branches to Mines | 4.17 | |
| Constructed partly by the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Rail Road Company and completed by the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Company, Deadwood to Ruby Basin, S. Dak., 1891 | 11.78 | |
| Constructed by the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Rail Road Company— | ||
| Fremont to Wisner, Nebr., 1860-1871 | 62.07 | |
| Wisner to Neligh, Nebr., 1879-1880 | 63.89 | |
| Neligh to Valentine, Nebr., 1881-1883 | 152.62 | |
| Valentine, Nebr., to Rapid City, S. Dak., 1885-1886 | 240.17 | |
| Rapid City to Whitewood, S. Dak., 1887 | 30.43 | |
| Whitewood to Belle Fourche, S. Dak., 1890 | 21.19 | |
| Norfolk Junction to Creighton, Nebr., 1880-1881 | 42.06 | |
| Dakota Junction, Nebr., to Wyoming State line, 1886 | 58.02 | |
| Fremont to Lincoln, Nebr., 1886 | 52.11 | |
| Scribner to Oakdale, Nebr., 1886-1887 | 113.91 | |
| Arlington to Omaha, Nebr., 1887 | 27.88 | |
| Irvington (near) to South Omaha stock yards, Nebr., 1887 | 10.26 | |
| Platte River Junction to Hastings, Nebr., 1887 | 120.26 | |
| Linwood, Nebr., to Kansas State line, 1887-1888 | 124.14 | |
| Creighton to Verdigre, Nebr., 1888 | 11.98 | |
| Buffalo Gap to Hot Springs, S. Dak., 1890 | 14.12 | |
| Whitewood to Deadwood, S. Dak., 1890 | 9.13 | |
| Constructed by the Wyoming Central Railway Company, Wyoming State line to Casper, Wyo., 1886-1888 | 130.46 | |
| 1,371.38 | ||
| From the Chicago, Iowa and Dakota Railway Company, Oct. 1, 1903, constructed by that company, Eldora Junction to Alden Junction Iowa, 1884 | 26.40 | |
| From the Chicago Northern Railway Company, Dec. 31, 1903, constructed by that company Mayfair to Lake Bluffs, Ill., 1903, 22.22 miles classified as third and fourth tracks | ..... | |
| From the Milwaukee and State Line Railway Company, Jan. 30, 1909— | ||
| Constructed by that company, Illinois-Wisconsin State line to St. Francis, Wis., 1906, 33.79 miles, classified as third and fourth tracks | ..... | |
| Constructed by the Chicago and State Line Railway Company, Chicago Northern Junction, Ill., to Illinois-Wisconsin State line, 1905, 16.45 miles, classified as third and fourth tracks | ..... | |
| From the Manitowoc, Green Bay and North-Western Railway Company, Jan. 30, 1909, constructed by that company— | ||
| Manitowoc to Green Bay, Wis., 1906 | 36.25 | |
| Duck Creek to Gillett, Wis., 1906 | 29.74 | |
| Pulaski to Eland Junction, Wis., 1907 | 47.69 | |
| 113.68 | ||
| From the Lee County Railway Company, Oct. 20, 1910, constructed by that company, Nachusa to Nelson, Ill., 1910, 12.76 miles classified as third and fourth tracks | ..... | |
| From the Sioux City, Dakota and North Western Railway Company, Nov. 28, 1910, constructed by that company, Hinton Junction to Hawarden Junction, Iowa, 1910 | 28.17 | |
| From the Milwaukee, Sparta and North Western Railway Company, Apr. 1, 1912— | ||
| Constructed by that company— | ||
| Lindwerm to Necedah, Wis., 1911 | 130.77 | |
| Wyeville to Sparta, Wis., 1912 | 23.02 | |
| West Allis to Butler Junction, Wis., 1911 | 8.63 | |
| Constructed by the Princeton and Western Railway Company, Necedah to Wyeville, Wis., 1884 | 16.06 | |
| 178.48 | ||
| From the Des Plaines Valley Railway Company, Mar. 1, 1913, constructed by that company— | ||
| Proviso Yard to Wisconsin Division Junction Ill., 1911 | 10.50 | |
| Norma to Valley, Ill., 1912 | 10.01 | |
| 20.51 | ||
| From the St. Paul Eastern Grand Trunk Railway Company, Mar. 1, 1913, constructed by that company, Oconto to Clintonville, Wis. (including spurs) 1882-1884 | 60.02 | |
| From the St. Louis, Peoria and North Western Railway Company, Dec. 15, 1913— | ||
| Constructed by that company, Peoria to Girard, Ill., 1913 | 90.74 | |
| Constructed by the Macoupin County Railway Company, Girard to Benld, Ill., 1904 | 23.90 | |
| 114.84 | ||
| Total recorded mileage | 7,946.130 | |
| Difference between total recorded mileage and mileage inventoried as of date of valuation | 68.919 | |
| Mileage wholly owned inventoried as of date of valuation | 8,015.049 | |
| Jointly owned | ||
| Acquired by construction, owned jointly with the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company at Hot Springs, S. Dak. | .913 | |
| Details of acquisition not determined, owned jointly with: | ||
| Illinois Central Railroad Company. | ||
| The Michigan Central Railroad Company. | ||
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company. Constructed by the Illinois Central Railroad Company, St. Charles Air Line from near Twelfth Street westwardly to south bank of the Chicago River near Sixteenth Street, Chicago, Ill. | .702 | |
| Details of acquisition and construction not determined, owned jointly with: | ||
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company— | ||
| At Chicago, Ill. | .165 | |
| At Aztec, S. Dak. | .078 | |
| Illinois Central Railroad Company at Dixon, Ill. | 3.228 | |
| The Kewaunee, Green Bay & Western Railroad Company at Green Bay, Wis. | .790 | |
| The Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railway Company at Negaunee, Mich. | 2.953 | |
| Northern Pacific Railway Company at Oakes, N. Dak. | .062 | |
| Missouri Pacific Railroad Corporation in Nebraska at Lincoln, Nebr. | .423 | |
| Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway Company, Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company at Chicago, Ill. | .527 | |
| Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company— | ||
| At Chicago, Ill. | .092 | |
| At Champion, Mich. | 1.153 | |
| At Mastodon and Crystal Falls, Mich. | 5.677 | |
| Total | 17.775 |
Leased Railway Property
[edit]The North Western uses on date of valuation property owned by other companies and other companies use property owned by the North Western to the extent indicated in the statement below. The description of the property, the period and terms of use, and the rentals accrued and charged or credited to income for the year ending on date of valuation are as follows:
| Rentals | |
|---|---|
| Solely owned, but not used, leased to— | |
| The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, tracks, 1.269 miles from Kansas-Nebraska State line to Superior, Nebr.; term 99 years from Oct. 15, 1896; stipulated payment 5 per cent on cost of property; taxes, maintenance, and operating expenses paid by lessee. | Not obtained. |
| Solely owned, but jointly used, used with— | |
| The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, tracks, 5.87 miles, from crossing of Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad to connection with Missouri Pacific Railroad, yard, station, and engine-house facilities at Superior, Nebr.; term 99 years from Oct. 15, 1896; stipulated payment equal to 5 per cent on one-half of valuation of $114,518.70, plus a proportion on wheelage basis of maintenance, operation, and taxes; operated alternately each month by the North Western and the lessee company; joint-facility revenue divided on wheelage basis. | $2,862.96 |
| Omaha— | |
| Tracks, 2.23 miles, and station facilities at Alton, Iowa; term 10 years from Apr. 1, 1912, subject to one year's notice; stipulated payment 5 per cent on one-half of agreed valuation of $45,967.02, plus one-half of maintenance, operation, and taxes; joint-facility revenue on 50 per cent basis. | 1,149.12 |
| Tracks, 0.41 mile, passenger and freight station and other facilities at Blair, Nebr.; for an indefinite period from Sept. 1, 1910, subject to 90 days' notice; stipulated payment 4 per cent on one-half of agreed valuation of $27,770.06, plus one-half of maintenance, operation, taxes, and assessments, except operation and maintenance of watertank, which is divided on basis of water taken; joint-facility revenue on 50 per cent basis. | 633.51 |
| Tracks, 3.40 miles, freight station, and other facilities at Omaha, Nebr.; for an indefinite period from Dec. 3, 1907, subject to 90 days' notice; stipulated payment 5 per cent on one-third of agreed valuation, plus a proportion of operation and maintenance on a tonnage basis and one-third of taxes; no joint-facility revenue. | 9,214.56 |
| Tracks, 0.50 mile of main track and 7.17 miles of yard tracks, freight and passenger station and facilities at Sioux City, Iowa; term June 24, 1912, to May 7, 2003; stipulated payment as follows: First floor of passenger station, 4 per cent on one-half of two-thirds of valuation; second floor, 4 per cent on one-eighth of one-third of valuation; all other facilities, 4 per cent on one-half of valuation; for operation and maintenance of passenger station, lessee pays 50 per cent for the first floor and 25 per cent for the second floor; taxes and assessments on same basis as rental; freight station, operation, maintenance, and taxes on tonnage basis; joint-facility revenue from station privileges divided on same basis as operating expenses, credit being allowed the lessee company for proportion collected from the Illinois Central Railroad Company. | 9,802.29 |
| Tracks, 8.77 miles, station, engine house, and other facilities at Wyeville, Wis.; for an indefinite period from May 1, 1912, subject to one year's notice; stipulated payment 4 per cent on one-half of agreed valuation of $309,737.92, plus one-half of operation and maintenance of all facilities, except engine-house expense, on basis of wheelage; plus a proportion of taxes on same basis as operation; joint-facility revenue on 50 per cent basis. | 6,190.47 |
| Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company— | |
| Bridge over Mississippi River and tracks, 0.90 mile, extending between East Clinton, Ill., and Clinton, Iowa; formerly owned by the Albany Railroad Bridge; term Dec. 15, 1884, to Dec. 31, 1918; stipulated payment $20,000 per annum, plus a proportion of maintenance and operation on wheelage basis and one-half of taxes. | 20,000.00 |
| Tracks, 4.62 miles, from Sterling to Agnew, Ill.; term indefinite. This is a double-track line, one line of which was originally constructed by The Rockford, Rock Island and St. Louis Railroad Company (a predecessor of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company), in 1870, on right of way belonging to the North Western; both lines used it without rental charge being made against the other; maintenance on wheelage basis; taxes divided equally; at date of valuation ownership of track constructed by its predecessor was not claimed by the Burlington, and both tracks were inventoried to the North Western as owner. | ..... |
| Green Bay & Western Railroad Company, tracks, 23 miles, from Onalaska to Marshland, Wis.; for an indefinite period from Feb. 3, 1902, subject to 30 days' notice; stipulated payment $7,000 per annum, of which 60 per cent was credited to joint-facility rents. | 4,200.00 |
| Illinois Central Railroad Company, track, 0.38 mile, passenger and terminal facilities at Sioux City, Iowa; term Oct. 1, 1909, to Sept. 30, 1929; stipulated payment $6,800 per annum, plus a proportion of improvements on the basis of one-third of 5 per cent per annum, and a proportion of maintenance and operation on wheelage basis. | 7,188.93 |
| Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Company, tracks, 3.30 miles, main line from Larch to Escanaba, Mich., depot and engine-house facilities and services of depot employees; term indefinite from Jan. 3, 1903; stipulated payment $1,860 per annum, which includes expenses of operation, maintenance, taxes, and assessments, of which $1,380 was credited to joint-facility rent income. | 1,380.00 |
| The New York Central Railroad Company, tracks, 3.25 miles of main line from Ladd to Seatonville, Ill.; term 99 years from Sept. 10, 1902; stipulated payment 4 per cent on one half of agreed valuation of $13,256.15, plus a proportion of operation and maintenance on a wheelage basis and one-half of taxes and assessments; no joint-facility revenue. | 530.28 |
| Pierre, Rapid City and North-Western— | |
| Tracks, 9.90 miles, yards, engine house, and other facilities at Pierre, S. Dak.; for an indefinite period from Mar. 17, 1908, subject to three months' notice; stipulated payment 5 per cent on 30 per cent of valuation of $510,169, plus 30 per cent of operation, maintenance, taxes, and assessments; engine-house expense divided on basis of engines handled; joint-facility revenue 30 per cent credited to lessee. | 8,155.44 |
| Tracks, 7.07 miles, including passenger and freight stations and other facilities at Rapid City, S. Dak.; no formal agreement; operation on 50-per-cent basis; joint-facility revenue on 50-per-cent basis. | ..... |
| Pierre and Fort Pierre Bridge; tracks, 9.90 miles, yards, engine house, and other facilities at Pierre, S. Dak., for an indefinite period from Mar. 17, 1908, subject to three months' notice; stipulated payment 5 per cent on 5 per cent of valuation of $510,169, plus 5 per cent of operation, maintenance, taxes, and assessments; engine-house expense divided on basis of engines handled; joint-facility revenue 5 per cent credited to lessee. | 1,359.24 |
| Wyoming & Missouri River Railroad Company, tracks, 2.56 miles, and station facilities at Belle Fourche, S. Dak.; term Jan. 22, 1908, to Jan. 27, 1919; stipulated payment 3 per cent on valuation of $14,089, plus one-third of operation and maintenance; no division of joint-facility revenue. | 422.64 |
| Wyoming & Northwestern, tracks, 2.28 miles, engine house and station facilities at Casper, Wyo.; term Mar. 20, 1917, to Mar. 20, 1922; stipulated payment 10 per cent on 4 per cent of valuation of $157,290, plus 10 per cent of operation and maintenance, 10 per cent allowed lessee for joint-facility revenue. | 629.16 |
| Jointly owned and jointly used, used with— | |
| The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company, track, 0.83 mile, passenger station and passenger facilities at Cedar Rapids, Iowa; maintenance of tracks on 50 per cent basis; for operation and maintenance of station the North Western pays 55 per cent; operated alternately each year by the joint owners; no division of joint-facility revenue. | ..... |
| Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company: | |
| Tracks, 3.84 miles, and industrial yard at Deering, Ill.; term perpetual from Oct. 1, 1883; operation, maintenance, taxes, and assessments on 50 per cent basis; operated alternately each quarter by the joint owners; no joint-facility revenue. | ..... |
| Tracks, 6.05 miles of yard and industry tracks at Beloit, Wis.; operation, maintenance, taxes, and assessments on wheelage basis; no joint-facility revenue; operated alternately each quarter by the joint owners. | ..... |
| Chicago, Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Company, tracks, 1.012 miles of main and 3.196 miles of yard tracks, and engine house at Marshfield, Wis.; term 99 years from Sept. 15, 1901; operation of yard on wheelage basis; operation of station 66⅔ per cent paid by the North Western; maintenance of facilities, taxes, and assessments on 50-per-cent basis; joint-facility revenue 66⅔ per cent allowed to the North Western. | ..... |
| Jointly used, but not owned, owned by— | |
| Omaha— | |
| Tracks, 24.70 miles, from Blair to Omaha, Nebr.; term 99 years from Nov. 30, 1888; subject to one year's notice; stipulated payment 2.5 per cent on valuation of $1,102,952.05, plus a proportion of maintenance and operation on a wheelage basis, and one-half of taxes and assessments; each carrier operates its own trains; no joint facility revenue. | 31,885.17 |
| Tracks, 22.79 miles, from Elroy to Wyeville, Wis.; term 99 years from Mar. 1, 1912, subject to one year's notice; stipulated payment 4 per cent on one-half of agreed valuation of $899,122.90, plus a proportion of operation and maintenance on wheelage basis, and one-half of taxes and assessments; each carrier operates its own trains; joint-facility revenue on 50-per-cent basis. | 32,983.13 |
| Yard tracks and terminal facilities at Ashland, Wis.; term July 22, 1900, to July 22, 1920; stipulated payment 4 per cent on one-half of agreed valuation, plus one-half of operation of station, maintenance of facilities, taxes and assessments, plus a proportion of operation of yard prorated on actual cost basis; joint-facility revenue on 50-per-cent basis; North Western receives 50 per cent of amount collected from the Northern Pacific Railway Company for use of station, etc. | 960.26 |
| Yard tracks and terminal facilities at Sioux City, Iowa; term June 24, 1912, to May 7, 2003; stipulated payments as follows: Tracks, 11th to 28th Streets, 5 per cent on one-half of agreed valuation of $49,245.47; yard tracks, freight stations, and engine-house facilities. 4 per cent on one-half of agreed valuation; maintenance of yard and tracks on a 50-per-cent basis; maintenance and operation of freight station on basis of tonnage handled; operation of yard on basis of cars handled; operation and maintenance of engine-house facilities on basis of engine arrivals; taxes and assessments on 50-per-cent basis; joint-facility revenue on basis of cars handled. | 29,840.91 |
| Freight and passenger station at Blue Earth, Minn.; for an indefinite period from Apr. 1, 1911, subject to one year's notice; stipulated payment 5 per cent on one-half of agreed valuation, plus one-half of operation, maintenance, and taxes; joint-facility revenue on 50-per-cent basis. | 1,310.55 |
| Yard tracks and terminal facilities at Omaha, Nebr.; for an indefinite period from June 2, 1913, subject to one year's notice; stipulated payment 2.5 per cent on agreed valuation, plus one-half of operation of yard and a pro portion of maintenance of yard on wheelage basis; plus one-half of taxes and assessments; operation of engine house on basis of engine arrivals; maintenance of engine house on 50-per-cent basis; taxes and assessments on engine house on 50-per-cent basis. | ..... |
| Tracks on Eighth Street, Omaha, Nebr.; term perpetual from Dec. 31, 1903; stipulated payment 2.5 per cent on agreed valuation, plus a proportion of operation, maintenance and taxes on a wheelage basis. | 1,203.03 |
| Freight and passenger station at Mankato, Minn.; for an indefinite period from Jan. 15, 1907, subject to one year's notice; stipulated payment 5 per cent on one-half of agreed valuation, plus one-half of maintenance, operation, taxes, and assessments. | 864.96 |
| Illinois Central Railroad Company, tracks, 10.10 miles, from Sioux City to Wren, Iowa; term from Oct. 18, 1909, and Apr. 15, 1914, to Aug. 1, 1951; stipulated payment 5 per cent on one-third of agreed valuation or $3,887.50, plus a proportion of operation, maintenance, taxes, and assessments on wheelage basis; no division of joint-facility revenue; each carrier operates its own trains. | 5,738.75 |
| Iowa Transfer Railway Company, switching and transfer yard at Des Moines, Iowa; term 10 years from Dec. 15, 1909; stipulated payment 5 per cent interest on valuation, plus a proportion of operation, maintenance, taxes, and assessments on basis of cars handled; joint-facility revenue on basis of cars handled. | 519.43 |
| The New York Central Railroad Company, main track and sidings, 2.80 miles from Churchill to Ladd, Ill.; term 99 years from Sept. 10, 1902; supplemental agreement dated Mar. 1, 1912; stipulated payment 4 per cent on one-half of agreed valuation, plus a proportion of maintenance on wheelage basis and one-half of taxes and assessments; each carrier operates its own trains; no joint-facility revenue. | 1,652.55 |
| Pierre and Fort Pierre Bridge, track, 0.98 mile, at Pierre, S. Dak.; term indefinite from Mar. 17, 1908; stipulated payment 5 per cent on 30 per cent of agreed valuation, plus 30 per cent of maintenance and taxes; operated in common; no joint-facility revenue. | 375.24 |
| Peoria and Pekin Union Railway Company, tracks, passenger and freight stations, engine house, and other facilities at Peoria, Ill.; term from Dec. 1, 1911, to Dec. 1, 1921; stipulated payment $22,500 per annum, plus a proportion of operation and maintenance of tracks, yards, and passenger station on wheelage basis, freight station on tonnage basis, and engine house on basis of engine arrivals; no division of taxes and assessments; no division of joint-facility revenue. | 22,569.92 |
| Union Pacific Railroad Company— | |
| Main track and sidings, 6.66 miles from Council Bluffs, Iowa, to South Omaha, Nebr.; term perpetual from May 26, 1898; supplemental agreement for 25 years from June 30, 1915; stipulated payment $37,350 per annum, plus a proportion on wheelage basis of 4 per cent interest on improvements since date of agreement, plus a proportion of operation, maintenance, taxes, and assessments, on wheelage basis; each company operates its own trains; no joint-facility revenue. | 39,831.79 |
| Tracks, 2.07 miles, from Omaha, Nebr., to Summit, Nebr., term perpetual from May 26, 1898; supplemental agreement for 25 years from June 30, 1915; stipulated payment 2.5 per cent on agreed valuation, plus a proportion of operation, maintenance, taxes, and assessments on wheelage basis; each company operates its own trains; no joint-facility revenue. | 7,731.55 |
| Passenger station, Omaha, Nebr., term 50 years from July 1, 1899; stipulated payment 5 per cent on one-quarter of agreed valuation and a proportion of operation, maintenance, and taxes on wheelage basis; joint-facility revenue on wheelage basis. | 12,344.70 |
| Freight station, South Omaha, Nebr.; term perpetual from July 28, 1898; stipulated payment 5 per cent on one-third of agreed valuation, plus agreed rate per ton for freight handled. | 1,072.16 |
| Solely used, but not owned, leased from— | |
| Albany Rail Road Bridge, entire property; term perpetual from June 2, 1864; original lease dated June 26, 1862, continued under agreement dated Apr. 26, 1907, providing for transfer of ownership of bridge property to the North Western; stipulated payment $12,000 per annum, taxes and assessments. | 12,000.00 |
| Belle Fourche Valley, entire property; term 25 years from July 1, 1914; stipulated payment 5 per cent per annum on lessor's indebtedness to the lessee, plus maintenance and taxes. | 31,747.56 |
| De Pue, Ladd and Eastern, entire property; term 99 years from Dec. 12, 1902; no stipulated payment, limited to maximum of $1,000 per annum, plus maintenance, taxes, and assessments. | ..... |
| Escanaba, Iron Mountain and Western, entire property; term 30 years from May 15, 1891, subject to 90 days' notice; stipulated payment 5 per cent per annum on $1,350,000 first-mortgage bonds of the lessor company and $1,500 per annum on its capital stock; the North Western owning all of the securities, no entries concerning rental or interest and dividends on securities are made. | ..... |
| Iowa Southern, entire property; term 25 years from July 1, 1914; stipulated payment 5 per cent per annum on lessor's indebtedness to the lessee, plus maintenance and taxes. | 39,458.34 |
| James River Valley and North Western, entire property; term 25 years from Sept. 1, 1914; stipulated payment 5 per cent per annum on lessor's indebtedness to the lessee, plus maintenance and taxes. | 38,670.84 |
| Macoupin County Extension, entire property; term 25 years from Jan. 1, 1914; stipulated payment 5 per cent per annum on lessor's indebtedness to the lessee, plus maintenance and taxes. | 12,483.30 |
| Missouri Valley and Blair Railway, entire property; term 25 years from Feb. 1, 1909, subject to one year's notice; stipulated payment $160,000 per annum, plus maintenance and taxes. | Not obtained. |
| Oshkosh Transportation Company, entire property; term perpetual from Nov. 26, 1873; stipulated payment on basis of cars handled; lessor pays maintenance and taxes. | ..... |
| Wolf River Valley Railway, entire property; operated by the North Western through ownership of entire capital stock, without formal lease. | ..... |
In addition, the North Western uses jointly with the Omaha extensive terminal facilities and yard tracks at Elroy, Wis., some of which are owned by the one company, some by the other, and some jointly. The North Western has accrued for the use of these facilities, during the year ending on date of valuation, rents payable $9,246.34 and rents receivable $5,108.06. There are other facilities of minor importance, such as interlockers, stations, yard tracks and sidings, in which the North Western grants or receives joint use, as well as certain jointly owned yard tracks and sidings not listed herein.
Lessor Companies
[edit]- Albany Rail Road Bridge
- Belle Fourche Valley
- De Pue, Lad and Eastern
- Escanaba, Iron Mountain and Western
- Iowa Southern
- James River Valley and North Western
- Macoupin County Extension
- Missouri Valley and Blair
- Oshkosh Transportation Company
- Wolf River Valley
Predecessor Companies
[edit]Chicago and North Western Railway Company (of 1859)
[edit]This company was incorporated in the States of Illinois and Wisconsin on February 19, 1859, and March 14, 1859, respectively. With the exception of an incomplete journal, no accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, only meager information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from the files of the North Western and other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on June 2, 1864, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization during its entire life, and consisted on date of consolidation of 314.30 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Chicago, Ill., to Fort Howard, north of Appleton, Wis., 242.20 miles, and from Kenosha, Wis., to Rockford, Ill., 72.10 miles. Of this mileage, 191.90 miles had been acquired by merger or purchase and 122.40 miles by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company (First, Second, Third, and Fourth Corporations)
[edit]Introductory
The Chicago, St. Paul and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company was incorporated July 5, 1855, under special acts of the States of Wisconsin and Illinois. Through successive reincorporation under the same name, under consolidation agreements, it acquired certain small properties, the last consolidation agreement being dated March 27, 1857, through which the property of the Ontonagon and State Line Rail Road Company was acquired. The accounting records of the four companies were not obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from their accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated hereinafter were obtained from memorandum records designated as blotters, minute books, and a balance sheet dated June 1, 1860, and continues, without separation, during the corporate existences of the four companies. Therefore, these companies are herein treated as one, and such property acquired is herein treated as acquired by The Chicago, St . Paul and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company.
The records reviewed indicate that the company was controlled by W. B. Ogden and others on June 2, 1859, the date of sale. On the other hand, this company did not then control any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was operated by its own organization from the date of acquirement to date of sale.
The railroad owned on the date of sale, 119.80 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge railroad, extending from Chicago, Ill., to Janesville, Wis., 90.80 miles, and from Minnesota Junction to Fond du Lac, Wis., 29 miles.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the road owned on date of sale 18 miles was acquired from the Rock River Valley Union Railroad Company and 38.50 miles from the Illinois and Wisconsin Rail Road Company by consolidation, 52.30 miles by construction, and 11 miles by completion of construction begun by the Rock River Valley Union. Subsequent to the acquisition of the 38.50 miles of road from the Illinois and Wisconsin, it was changed from wide to standard gauge. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Ontonagon and State Line Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated August 20, 1856, in the State of Michigan. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book. The records reviewed do not indicate whether it was controlled by any individual or corporation on May 18, 1857, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. It did not own any railroad on date of consolidation. The minute book referred to indicated that capital stock in the par value of $2,000,000, divided into shares of $100 each, was authorized. How much of this stock, if any, was issued and the considerations received therefor were not ascertainable from the records reviewed.
Marquette and State Line Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated January 16, 1857, in the State of Michigan. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book. The records reviewed do not indicate whether this company was controlled by any individual or corporation on May 19, 1857, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. It did not own any railroad on date of consolidation. The minute book referred to indicated that capital stock in the par value of $2,000,000, divided into shares of $100 par value each, was authorized. How much of this stock, if any, was issued and the considerations received therefor have not been ascertainable from the records reviewed.
Wisconsin and Superior Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated October 11, 1856, in the State of Wisconsin. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on April 13, 1857, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. It did not own any railroad on date of consolidation. The minute book referred to indicated that capital stock in the par value of $1,500,000, divided into shares of $100 par value each, was authorized. How much of this stock was issued and the considerations received therefor have not been ascertainable from the records reviewed. The memorandum records of the successor company indicate that it incurred a liability for the conversion of installment receipts of this company in the par value amount of $1,325.
Illinois and Wisconsin Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated January 7, 1852, in the State of Illinois. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book, capital stock records, and a balance sheet statement dated March 1, 1855, certified by the secretary of the company as being taken from its books.
The minute book indicates that this company was controlled by W. B. Ogden and others on July 5, 1855, the date of consolidation. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from the date placed in operation to date of consolidation. The railroad owned on the date of consolidation consisted of 38.50 miles of single-track, six-foot-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Chicago to Gary, Ill., and had been acquired by construction during 1854. The records reviewed indicate that the construction work was performed, under contract, by Strong, Page and Company, contractors.
Rock River Valley Union Railroad Company, Formerly Named Madison and Beloit Railroad Company
[edit]This company was originally incorporated as the Madison and Beloit Railroad Company in the State of Wisconsin on August 19, 1848. The name was changed on February 9, 1850. The date of organization was July 3, 1849.
The accounting records of the company obtained were of such a fragmentary nature that only partial information could be obtained from them regarding financial dealings and investments and nothing of value as to corporate operations. However, certain data given below were obtained in part from its accounting records and in part from other documents on file. The records reviewed indicate that the company was controlled by W. B. Ogden and others on July 5, 1855, the date of consolidation. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by Bradley & Company, contractors, from the date of completion to date of consolidation. The railroad owned, 18 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Fond du Lac to Chester, Wis., which had been acquired by construction. In addition, the company had partly constructed 11 miles of road between Chester and Minneapolis Junction, Wis. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Dixon, Rockford and Kenosha Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated in the State of Illinois, January 19, 1864, and in the State of Wisconsin, January 23, 1864. Its accounting records were not obtained. Therefore, nothing can be given from them regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained from other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on January 23, 1864, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The company did not own any railroad on the date of consolidation.
Dixon, Rockford and State Line Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated January 8, 1864, in the State of Illinois. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained from other sources. The records reviewed indicate that on January 19, 1864, the date of consolidation, the company was controlled by W. B. Ogden and others through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The company did not own any railroad on the date of consolidation.
Kenosha and State Line Railroad Company
[edit]This company was organized January 15, 1864, in the State of Wisconsin. A search of the records of the State by the secretary of the State of Wisconsin, made in 1918, failed to disclose a record of its incorporation. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained from other sources. The records reviewed indicate that on January 19, 1864, the date of consolidation, the company was controlled by W. B. Ogden and others through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The company did not own any railroad on the date of consolidation. The articles of association indicate that the authorized capital stock was $200,000 par value, divided into shares of $100 par value each. How much of this stock was issued, if any, and the considerations received therefor, were not indicated by the records reviewed.
Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island Rail Road Company (First and Second Corporations); The Rockford and Mississippi Railroad Company
[edit]The Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island (first corporation) was incorporated in the States of Illinois and Wisconsin through articles of consolidation dated March 5, 1857, filed in Illinois September 8, 1857, and in Wisconsin June 24, 1858. On October 25, 1857, the Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island (first corporation) consolidated with the Rockford and Mississippi, which had been incorporated January 28, 1857, in the State of Illinois, and formed a new company under the name of Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island Rail Road Company (second corporation). No accounting records of these corporations were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from the accounts regarding their financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained from other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island (second corporation) was controlled by any individual or corporation on January 7, 1864, the date of sale, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The Rockford and Mississippi and the Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island (first corporation) were short-lived companies that consolidated to form the Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island (second corporation). This latter company owned on the date of sale, January 7, 1864, 72.10 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad between Kenosha, Wis., and Rockford, Ill., which had been acquired by the Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island (second corporation) by completion of construction begun by predecessors of the Kenosha, Rockford and Rock Island (first corporation) and continued by the latter company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Kenosha and Rockford Railroad Company (of Wisconsin), Formerly Named Kenosha and Beloit Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated March 4, 1853, in the State of Wisconsin as the Kenosha and Beloit Railroad Company. The name was changed February 14, 1857. The date of organization was April 29, 1853. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, nothing can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained from other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate that the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on September 8, 1857, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, that it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of the company on date of consolidation consisted of 28.07 miles of uncompleted single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad between the Wisconsin-Illinois State line and Kenosha, Wis., which had been acquired by construction.
The Kenosha and Rockford Railroad Company (of Illinois)
[edit]This company was incorporated January 20, 1857, in the State of Illinois. The date of organization was January 27, 1857. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained from articles of incorporation and minute books. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on September 8, 1857, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
This company owned on the date of consolidation 44.03 miles of uncompleted single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from the Illinois-Wisconsin State line to Rockford, Ill., which had been acquired by construction.
Kenosha and Rockford Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated November 6, 1856, in the State of Illinois. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained from articles of incorporation and minute book. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on February 6, 1857, the date of transfer of subscription lists, franchises, etc., to the successor company, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The company did not construct any railroad. It acquired by transfer the rights and franchises of The Rockford Central Railroad Company in consideration of the assumption of the liabilities of the latter. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were not indicated by the records reviewed. The authorized capital stock was $800,000 par value, divided into shares of $100 par value each. How much was actually issued and the considerations received therefor was not ascertainable from the records obtained.
The Rockford Central Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated February 15, 1855, in the State of Illinois. No accounting records were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained from articles of incorporation and other documents on file. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on November 26, 1856, the date of transfer of subscription lists, franchises, etc., to the successor company, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. It did not construct any railroad.
Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road Company (First and Second Corporations)
[edit]This company was incorporated January 16, 1836, in the State of Illinois. On February 15, 1856, through a so-called consolidation agreement, the company consolidated with The Mississippi and Rock River Junction Railroad Company to form the Galena and Chicago Union (second corporation). Separate information can not be given concerning these companies. They are therefore treated herein as one corporation. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, nothing can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained from other sources. The company was controlled on June 2, 1864, the date of consolidation, by W. B. Ogden and associates. On the other hand, the records reviewed indicate that the company then controlled, through ownership of a majority of the capital stocks, the Elgin and State Line Railroad Company (of 1859) and the Beloit and Madison Railroad Company (second corporation).
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from January 1, 1849, to date of consolidation.
The railroad owned and operated on date of consolidation, 280.85 miles, consisted of two main lines of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, one extending from Chicago to Fulton, Ill., 137 miles, and one from Chicago to Freeport, Ill., 121 miles, with two branch lines aggregating 22.85 miles. Of this road, it had acquired 2.75 miles from the Chicago, St. Charles and Mississippi Air Line Railroad Company, 39 miles by completion of construction begun by The Mississippi and Rock River Junction Railroad Company, and 239.10 miles by construction of new lines. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Chicago, St. Charles and Mississippi Air Line Railroad Company, Formerly Named St. Charles Branch Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated January 31, 1849, in the State of Illinois, as the St. Charles Branch Railroad Company. The name was changed February 3, 1853. The date of organization was March 15, 1849. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained from other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate that the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on June 20, 1855, the date of union, nor, on the other hand, that it controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The records reviewed do not indicate that any portion of this property was operated during the life of the company. The railroad owned on June 20, 1855, the date of union, consisted of 2.75 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Ogden Avenue to the Chicago River, Chicago, Ill., including extensive depot grounds on the south branch of the Chicago River. The road had been acquired by construction during 1855.
The Mississippi and Rock River Junction Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated February 15, 1851, in the State of Illinois. The date of organization was April 11, 1852.
No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained from its minute book and other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate that the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on February 15, 1855, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, that it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The company did not own any completed railroad on date of consolidation. Some construction work had been performed on a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad from Dixon, Ill., to Fulton, Ill., 39 miles, which was completed by the successor company.
Peninsula Rail Road Company of Michigan
[edit]This company was incorporated April 22, 1862, in the State of Michigan. The accounting records of the company were of such a fragmentary nature that only partial information could be obtained from them regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained in part from its accounting records and in part from other documents on file.
The company was controlled on January 6, 1865, the date of consolidation, by W. B. Ogden and other interests favorable to the North Western, through ownership of a majority of its capital stock and funded debt, the latter having voting rights. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from the date of completion to the date of consolidation. The railroad owned on date of consolidation consisted of 62 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Escanaba to Negaunee, Mich., and had been acquired by construction. The records reviewed indicate that part of the construction work of the company was performed by contractors, who do not appear to have been affiliated with it. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Beloit and Madison Rail Road Company (Second Corporation)
[edit]This company was formed September 18, 1862, in the State of Wisconsin as a reorganization of the Beloit and Madison Rail Road Company (first corporation).
There were no available accounting records of the company for the period from October 8, 1868, to January 10, 1871. For that reason only partial information can be given from the accounts in connection with its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. Certain information indicated hereinafter pertaining to the period mentioned has been taken from sources other than the accounting records of the company.
The company was controlled on January 10, 1871, the date of consolidation by the North Western, through ownership of a majority of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road Company from the date of organization to June 2, 1864. From this date to the date of consolidation it was operated by the North Western, under lease. The railroad owned on date of consolidation, 48.80 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Beloit to Madison, Wis., of which 17 miles was acquired from the Beloit and Madison (first corporation) and 31.80 miles by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
====Beloit and Madison Rail Road Company (First Corporation) This company was incorporated February 18, 1852, in the State of Wisconsin. The date of organization was July 1, 1852. There were no available accounting records of the company for the period from June 27, 1861, to September 18, 1862, the date of sale. For that reason only partial information can be given from the accounts in connection with its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. Certain information indicated hereinafter pertaining to the period mentioned has been taken from sources other than the accounting records of the company. The company was controlled on September 18, 1862, the date of sale, by the Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road Company, through ownership of a majority of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road Company from the date it was completed to date of sale. The railroad owned on date of sale, 17 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Beloit to Magnolia, Wis., and had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Baraboo Air Line Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated March 8, 1870, in the State of Wisconsin. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained from other sources. The company was controlled on March 10, 1871, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The company did not operate any railroad, its property being under construction on date of consolidation.
The property owned on date of consolidation consisted of 129.10 miles of uncompleted single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Madison to Winona Junction, Wis. The property had been acquired partly by purchase and partly by construction. The work of construction was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western. On July 1, 1870, the company entered into a contract with the North Western, whereby the latter agreed to construct the road from Madison to Reedsburg, Wis., about 52 miles. The company agreed to procure all of the right of way and depot grounds and fence the road; also, to issue its capital stock to the North Western in an amount equal to the amount expended for construction, upon the completion of the road to Reedsburg. On October 8, 1870, the board of directors authorized the issuance of its capital stock to the North Western in amount equal to the estimated cost of the road, including right of way, less amount contributed by municipalities, the stock to be held in escrow until the road was completed to Reedsburg. Before the construction work was completed the property was acquired by the North Western.
Madison, Lodi and Baraboo Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated March 29, 1864, in the State of Wisconsin. The date of organization was September 27, 1865. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from the accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. Certain information was obtained from other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate that the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on September 9, 1870, the date of sale, nor, on the other hand, that it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property owned on date of sale consisted of a partly graded right of way for a line of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Columbus to Baraboo, Wis., via Merrimack, Wis. It is not known whether the construction work was performed by the company's forces or by contract.
La Crosse, Trempealeau and Prescott Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated March 6, 1857, in the State of Wisconsin. The date of organization was May 10, 1860. The company was controlled on September 6, 1877, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of its entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western for the account of the owner from date of completion to date of consolidation. While the articles of consolidation under which the property was acquired by the successor company were not filed until September 6, 1877, the books of the company were closed as of June 7, 1877.
The railroad owned on date of consolidation consisted of 29 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Winona Junction, Wis., to Winona, Minn., and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed principally by the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Menominee River Railroad Company (Second Corporation)
[edit]This company was incorporated November 15, 1880, in the States of Wisconsin and Michigan. The company was controlled on September 19, 1882, the date of consolidation, by the North Western through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under an implied lease, from the date of completion to the date of consolidation.
The railroad owned on date of consolidation consisted of 114.40 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in the States of Michigan and Wisconsin. The main lines extended from Powers, Mich., to Florence, Wis., 42.08 miles, and Iron River Junction, Mich., to Stambaugh, Mich., 19.50 miles. The principal branch line extended from Florence, Wis., to Crystal Falls, Mich., 16.69 miles, and various other branches extended to mines and aggregated 36.13 miles. Of this mileage, 11 miles was acquired from the Menominee Railway Company, 31.08 miles from the Menominee River Railroad Company (first corporation ), and 72.32 miles by construction. The construction work of this company was performed by the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Menominee Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated November 21, 1879, in the State of Wisconsin. It was controlled on November 15, 1880, the date of consolidation, by the North Western through its subscription to the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western from date of completion to date of consolidation.
The railroad owned on date of consolidation consisted of 11 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from the Wisconsin-Michigan State line to Florence, Wis., and had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Menominee River Railroad Company (First Corporation)
[edit]This company was incorporated February 16, 1875, in the State of Michigan. It was controlled on November 15, 1880, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through its subscription to the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of the company was operated by the North Western, under implied lease, from date of completion to date of consolidation.
The railroad owned on date of consolidation consisted of 31.08 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Powers, Mich., to the Michigan-Wisconsin State line, and had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Escanaba and Lake Superior Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated November 26, 1880, in the State of Michigan. The date of organization was March 18, 1881. The company was controlled on September 19, 1882, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the North Western from the date of completion to the date of consolidation. The railroad owned on date of consolidation, 43.30 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad. The main line extended from Narenta to Metropolitan, Mich., 34.86 miles. Various branches to mines aggregated 8.44 miles. This mileage had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the North Western. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Galesville and Mississippi River Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated April 6, 1882, in the State of Wisconsin. It was controlled on March 16, 1883, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on date of sale, 6.71 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Galesville to Trempealeau, Wis., and had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Rock River Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated March 19, 1880, in the State of Wisconsin. It was controlled on March 16, 1883, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on date of sale, 6.10 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Janesville to Afton, Wis., and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the North Western. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Chicago, Milwaukee and North Western Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
This company was incorporated April 12, 1881, in the State of Wisconsin and April 13, 1881, in the State of Illinois. It was controlled on June 13, 1883, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of a majority of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western during the entire period of its corporate life.
The railroad owned by the company consisted of 459.79 miles of single-track, steam railroad, extending between Galena, Ill., via Montfort, Wis., and Woodman, Wis.; Ipswich and Platteville, Wis.; Lancaster Junction and Lancaster, Wis.; Montfort Junction and Milwaukee, Wis.; Chicago, Ill., and Fond du Lac, Wis.; and Sheboygan and Princeton, Wis. All of the line was of standard-gauge, except a small portion of narrow-gauge line near Woodman, Wis.
Development of Fixed Physical Property Of the road owned on date of consolidation, a part had been acquired as narrow-gauge and part in a partly constructed state. The mileage of each class of road acquired from each of the several predecessors in ownership is given below.
| Mileage | |
|---|---|
| Completed road: | |
| Standard gauge— | |
| Chicago and Milwaukee Railway Company (of 1881) | 147.63 |
| Sheboygan and Western Railway Company | 78.40 |
| Milwaukee and Madison Railway Company (second corporation) | 60.84 |
| Narrow gauge, Milwaukee and Madison Railway Company (second corporation) | 92.88 |
| Partly completed road, standard-gauge, Milwaukee and Madison Railway Company (second corporation) | 80.04 |
| Total | 459.79 |
The company converted the narrow-gauge road to standard-gauge, excepting about 17 miles between Fennimore and Woodman, Wis., and completed the 80.04 miles of partly constructed road. The construction work of this company was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Milwaukee and Madison Railway Company (Second Corporation)
[edit]Introductory
This company was incorporated December 3, 1880, in the States of Illinois and Wisconsin. It was controlled on April 12, 1881, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under an implied lease, from date of completion to date of consolidation.
The company owned on date of consolidation 153.72 miles of constructed road and 80.04 miles of partly constructed road between Milwaukee and Madison, Wis., the former consisting of 60.84 miles of standard-gauge and 92.88 miles of narrow-gauge track, as follows:
| Mileage | |
|---|---|
| Standard gauge, Montfort Junction, Wis., to Madison, Wis. | 60.84 |
| Narrow-gauge: | |
| Woodman, Wis., to Lancaster, Wis., and branch | 31.38 |
| Lancaster Junction, Wis., to Montfort, Wis. | 13.50 |
| Montfort Junction, Wis., to Galena, Ill. | 48.00 |
| Total | 153.72 |
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the road owned by the company, it had acquired 92.88 miles from The Chicago and Tomah Railroad Company (of 1880) and 60.84 miles by completion of construction begun by that company. It also acquired from the Milwaukee and Madison Railway Company (first corporation) 80.04 miles of partly constructed, standard-gauge road between Milwaukee and Madison, Wis., which was not completed during the life of this company. The construction work of this company was performed by the forces of the North Western. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Milwaukee and Madison Railway Company (First Corporation)
[edit]This company was incorporated May 18, 1880, in the State of Wisconsin. It was controlled on December 3, 1880, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was not completed on the date of consolidation. The railroad property owned consisted of a partly constructed single-track, standard-gauge line between Milwaukee and Madison, Wis., 80.04 miles, which was under construction by the North Western. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Chicago and Tomah Railroad Company (of 1880)
[edit]Introductory
This company was incorporated August 31, 1880, in the States of Illinois and Wisconsin. It was controlled on December 3, 1880, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated, under lease, by the North Western from date of completion to date of consolidation.
The completed railroad owned by the company, 92.88 miles, consisted of a single-track, narrow-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Galena, Ill., via Montfort, Wis., to Woodman, Wis., and from Lancaster Junction, Wis., to Lancaster, Wis. It also owned 60.84 miles of partly constructed road between Madison and Montfort, Wis.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the completed road owned by the company on the date of consolidation it had acquired 40 miles from The Galena and Wisconsin Railroad Company, 44.88 miles from The Chicago and Tomah Railroad Company (of 1872), and 8 miles by construction. It had under construction 60.84 miles of road between Madison and Montfort, Wis. The construction work of this company was performed by the forces of the North Western. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Chicago and Tomah Railroad Company (of 1872)
[edit]This company was incorporated October 21, 1872, in the State of Wisconsin. No accounting records of this company were obtained for the period prior to May 1, 1880. Therefore, only partial information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. The company was controlled on August 31, 1880, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the company's own organization from the date of completion to May 1, 1880. From that date to date of consolidation it was operated by the North Western, under an implied lease. The railroad owned on date of consolidation, 44.88 miles, all in the State of Wisconsin, extended from Woodman to Lancaster, 31.38 miles, and from Dancliff Junction to Conley, 13.50 miles. This mileage had been acquired by construction. The construction work of this company was performed by the forces of the North Western. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Galena and Wisconsin Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated August 16, 1879, in the State of Wisconsin, and August 26, 1879, in the State of Illinois. It was controlled on August 31, 1880, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership by Albert Keep, trustee, and others of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the company's own organization from date of acquirement to May 1, 1880. From that date to date of consolidation it was operated, under lease, by the North Western. The railroad owned on date of consolidation, 40 miles, consisted of 36 miles of single-track, narrow-gauge, main line extending from Galena, Ill., to Conley, Wis., with a branch line of 4 miles, extending from Phillips Corners to Platteville, Wis. This mileage had been acquired by consolidation. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Galena and Wisconsin Railroad Company (of Wisconsin)
[edit]This company was incorporated May 16, 1879, in the State of Wisconsin. Its accounting records were not obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from its minute book. The company was controlled on August 16, 1879, the date of consolidation, by the bondholders of its predecessor, the Galena and Southern Wisconsin. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. Its incorporation was part of a plan of reorganization of the Galena and Southern Wisconsin. The bondholders' committee purchased the property of that company at foreclosure sale, incorporated the Galena and Wisconsin (of Wisconsin) and the Galena and Wisconsin (of Illinois), and deeded the property in Wisconsin and Illinois, respectively, to them. These two companies were then consolidated to form the Galena and Wisconsin.
The railroad owned by this company on the date of consolidation, 30 miles, was acquired by purchase. It consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, wholly within the State of Wisconsin, extending from the Illinois-Wisconsin State line to Conley, Wis., 26 miles, and from Phillips Corners to Platteville, Wis., 4 miles.
Galena and Wisconsin Railroad Company (of Illinois)
[edit]This company was incorporated May 15, 1879, in the State of Illinois. Its accounting records were not obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data concerning its corporate history given below were obtained from its minute book. The company was controlled on August 16, 1879, the date of consolidation, by the bondholders of its predecessor, the Galena and Southern Wisconsin Railroad Company. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. Its incorporation was part of a plan of reorganization of the Galena and Southern Wisconsin. The bondholders' committee purchased the property of that company at foreclosure sale, incorporated the Galena and Wisconsin Railroad Company (of Illinois) and the Galena and Wisconsin Railroad Company (of Wisconsin), and deeded the property in Illinois and Wisconsin, respectively, to them. These two companies were then consolidated to form the Galena and Wisconsin.
The railroad owned by this company on the date of consolidation, 10 miles, was acquired by purchase. It consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, wholly within the State of Illinois, extending from Galena to the Illinois-Wisconsin State line.
Galena and Southern Wisconsin Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated January 26, 1853, in the State of Illinois, and March 2, 1857, in the State of Wisconsin. The records reviewed do not indicate that the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on May 3, 1879, the date of sale, nor, on the other hand, that it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the company's own organization from the opening of the line to June 30, 1878, when operation was discontinued. The railroad owned on the date of sale, 40 miles, consisted of a single-track, narrow-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Galena, Ill., to Conley, Wis., 36 miles, with a branch from Phillips Corners to Platteville, Wis., 4 miles. This mileage had been acquired by construction. It is not known whether the construction work was performed by the company's forces or by contract. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Sheboygan and Western Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated April 6, 1880, in the State of Wisconsin. It was controlled on April 12, 1881, the date of consolidation, by Albert Keep and others, affiliated with the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from the date it was acquired to the date of consolidation.
The railroad owned on the date of consolidation, 78.40 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad extending from Sheboygan to Princeton, Wis., and had been acquired by purchase from the Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company. Details obtained with respect to the construction of a portion of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated March 19, 1861, in the State of Wisconsin. Its accounting records cover only the period from January 1, 1871, to September 30, 1879. For that reason only partial information can be given from the accounts in connection with its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. Certain information indicated hereinafter pertaining to the periods from the date of organization to January 1, 1871, and from September 30, 1879, to date of sale has been taken from sources other than the accounting records of the company. The company was controlled on April 3, 1880, the date of sale, by Albert Keep and others, affiliated with the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization during the period for which records were obtained. The railroad owned on date of sale, 78.40 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad extending from Sheboygan to Princeton, Wis. Of this road, 19.60 miles, from Sheboygan, Wis., to Glenbeulah, Wis., had been acquired from the Sheboygan and Mississippi Rail Road Company, through foreclosure and reorganization, and 58.80 miles, from Glenbeulah, Wis., to Princeton, Wis., had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Sheboygan and Mississippi Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated March 8, 1852, in the State of Wisconsin. Its accounting records were not obtained. Therefore, nothing can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute books. The records reviewed indicate that the company was controlled by S. P. Benson, trustee of the first-mortgage on its property, on March 2, 1861, the date of sale. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The company owned on the date of sale 19.60 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Sheboygan to Glenbeulah, Wis., which had been acquired by construction during 1859 and 1860.
Chicago and Milwaukee Railway Company (of 1881)
[edit]This company was incorporated January 11, 1881, in the State of Illinois, and January 15, 1881, in the State of Wisconsin. The company was controlled by the North Western on April 12, 1881, the date of consolidation, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated, under lease, by the North Western from the date it was acquired to date of consolidation. The railroad owned on date of consolidation consisted of 147.63 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in Illinois and Wisconsin, extending from Chicago, Ill., to Milwaukee, Wis., 85 miles, and from Milwaukee, Wis., to Fond du Lac, Wis., 62.63 miles. Of this mileage, 85 miles was acquired from the Chicago and Milwaukee Railway Company (of 1863) and 62.63 miles from the Northwestern Union Railway Company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Northwestern Union Railway Company, Formerly Named Milwaukee and Northwestern Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated February 25, 1871, in the State of Wisconsin, as the Milwaukee and Northwestern Railway Company. The name was changed May 3, 1872. Its accounting records prior to April, 1872, were not obtained. For that reason only partial information can be given from the accounts in connection with its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. Although the property of this company was not conveyed to the Chicago and Milwaukee Railway Company (of 1881) until January 11, 1881, the results of corporate operations are not recorded in its accounts subsequently to December 31, 1880. The company was controlled by the North Western on January 11, 1881, the date of consolidation, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from the date it was completed to date of consolidation.
The railroad owned on date of consolidation consisted of 62.63 miles of single-track, standard-gauge railroad, extending from Milwaukee to Fond du Lac, Wis., and had been acquired by construction, performed by the North Western or under its supervision. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Chicago and Milwaukee Railway Company (of 1863)
[edit]This company was incorporated June 22, 1863, in the States of Illinois and Wisconsin. Its accounting records cover only the period from June 1, 1865, to May 8, 1866. For that reason only partial information can be given from the accounts in connection with financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. Certain information concerning the retirement of funded debt of this company subsequently to May 8, 1866, has been taken from the records of the North Western. The company was controlled on January 11, 1881, the date of consolidation, by the North Western through ownership of a majority of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that it then controlled any common-carrier corporations. The property of this company was operated by its own organization from June 22, 1863, the date it was acquired, to May 8, 1866. From that date to date of consolidation it was operated by the North Western under lease. The railroad owned on the date of consolidation consisted of 85 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Chicago, Ill., to Milwaukee, Wis. Of this mileage, 40.40 miles was acquired from The Milwaukee and Chicago Railroad Company and 44.60 miles from the Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad Company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Milwaukee and Chicago Railroad Company, Formerly Named Green Bay, Milwaukee and Chicago Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated March 13, 1851, in the State of Wisconsin, as the Green Bay, Milwaukee and Chicago Rail Road Company. The name was changed March 6, 1857. The date of organization was January 5, 1852. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from its minute books and from the records of the Chicago and Milwaukee Railway Company (of 1863). The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on June 22, 1863, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The records reviewed indicate that the property of this company was operated by its own organization from date of completion to date of consolidation, except for the period June 22, 1858, to October 1, 1862, during which time the operation was by Bishop and Company, under the terms of a third mortgage. The railroad owned on the date of consolidation, 40.40 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Milwaukee, Wis., to the Illinois-Wisconsin State line, and had been acquired by construction completed in 1855.
Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad Company, Formerly Named Illinois Parallel Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated February 17, 1851, in the State of Illinois, as the Illinois Parallel Railroad Company. The name was changed February 5, 1853. The date of organization was February 17, 1851. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from other sources. The records reviewed indicate that the company was controlled on June 22, 1863, the date of consolidation, by Walter S. Gurnee and others. On the other hand, the records do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The records reviewed indicate that the property of this company was operated by its own organization from the date of completion in July, 1855, to December 4, 1862. From December 4, 1862, to date of consolidation, it was operated under lease by W. S. Gurnee and others.
The railroad owned on the date of consolidation, 44.60 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Chicago, Ill., to a connection with The Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad Company, at the Illinois-Wisconsin State line, and had been acquired by construction completed in July, 1855. The records reviewed indicate that the construction work was performed by Messrs. Stone and Witt, under a contract dated December 17, 1853.
The Elgin and State Line Railroad Company (of 1881)
[edit]This company was incorporated January 10, 1881, in the State of Wisconsin, and January 11, 1881, in the State of Illinois. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data were obtained from the records of the North Western and other sources. The company was controlled on June 13, 1883, the date of so-called consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was operated by the North Western, under lease, from date of acquirement to date of so-called consolidation.
The railroad owned by the company on date of so-called consolidation, 47.44 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Elgin, Ill., to Lake Geneva, Wis., 45.04 miles, and from Geneva to St. Charles, Ill., 2.40 miles. The 45.04 miles was acquired by consolidation from The Elgin and State Line Railroad Company (of 1880); the 2.40 miles was similarly acquired from The St. Charles Railroad Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The properties of the Elgin and State Line (of 1880) and the St. Charles Railroad were acquired under an "Agreement of consolidation" dated January 8, 1881, which provided for the organization of the Elgin and State Line (of 1881) and the issuance of capital stock in the acquisition of the properties of the above named companies. The plan of so-called consolidation contemplated the issuance of capital stock by the new company of a par value equal to the aggregate amount of authorized capital stock of the consolidating companies. The exchange basis was two shares of capital stock of the Elgin and State Line (of 1880) for one share of the capital stock of the new company and an equal exchange for the capital stock of the St. Charles Railroad. The plan contemplated also the assumption by the Elgin and State Line (of 1881) of all of the liabilities of the consolidating companies. The records reviewed indicate that the plan as outlined was consummated. However, the details can not be given, as the accounting records were not obtained.
The St. Charles Railroad Company
[edit]The St. Charles Railroad Company was incorporated February 18, 1859, in the State of Illinois. It was controlled on January 10, 1881, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was operated by the North Western, under an implied lease, from date of completion to date of consolidation. The railroad owned on date of consolidation amounted to 2.40 miles and consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from St. Charles to Geneva, Ill., which had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Elgin and State Line Railroad Company (of 1880)
[edit]This company was incorporated October 27, 1880, in the States of Illinois and Wisconsin. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, nothing can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from the records of the North Western and other sources. It was controlled on January 10, 1881, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western from the date of acquirement to date of consolidation.
The railroad owned on the date of consolidation, 45.04 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Elgin, Ill., to Lake Geneva, Wis., which had been acquired by consolidation as follows: 36.34 miles from The Elgin and State Line Railroad Company (of 1859), and 8.70 miles from The State Line and Union Railroad Company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The properties of the Elgin and State Line (of 1859) and the State Line and Union were acquired under an "Agreement of consolidation" dated October 8, 1880, which provided for the organization of the Elgin and State Line (of 1880) and the issuance of capital stock in the acquisition of the properties of the above-named companies. The plan of consolidation contemplated the issuance of capital stock by the successor company of a par value equal to the aggregate amount of authorized capital stock of the consolidating companies, to be exchanged at par. The plan contemplated also the assumption by the successor company of all of the liabilities of the consolidating companies. The records reviewed indicate that the plan as outlined was consummated. However, the details can not be given, as the accounting records were not obtained. The authorized capital stock was $3,500,000 par value, divided into shares of $100 par value each and classified as common stock, equal to the aggregate authorized capital stock of the consolidating companies. The records reviewed indicate that of the amount authorized, $490,450 was issued; $485,450 in exchange for the outstanding capital stock of the Elgin and State Line (of 1859) and $5,000 in exchange for the outstanding capital stock of the State Line and Union. The entire amount of $490,450 was actually outstanding on the date of consolidation and was exchanged for capital stock of the successor company.
The State Line and Union Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated March 2, 1871, in the State of Wisconsin. The date of organization was March 18, 1871. The company was controlled on October 27, 1880, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of a majority of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western from the date it was completed and put in operation to date of consolidation. The railroad owned on date of consolidation, 8.70 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Genoa to Lake Geneva, Wis., and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Elgin and State Line Railroad Company (of 1859)
[edit]This company was incorporated February 12, 1859, in the State of Illinois. The date of organization was February 26, 1859. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its records regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from the records of the North Western and other sources. The company was controlled on October 27, 1880, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. However, the North Western did not record the ownership of the stock in its books. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was operated by the North Western, under lease, from date of acquirement to date of consolidation.
The railroad owned on date of consolidation, 36.34 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Elgin, Ill., to Genoa, Wis., which had been acquired by purchase from the Fox River Valley Railroad Company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The property of the Fox River Valley was acquired from P. W. Raymond, trustee, for bondholders and purchaser at foreclosure sale. The plan of reorganization of the Fox River Valley included the following provisions: Capital stock to be issued to first-mortgage bondholders of the Fox River Valley equal to amount of bonds held, provided they purchased an additional 5 per cent of stock for cash; capital stock to be issued to second-mortgage bondholders of the Fox River Valley equal to one-third of amount of bonds held, provided they purchased an additional 10 per cent of stock for cash; the other and unsecured creditors of the Fox River Valley to be allowed to take in full payment of their claims capital stock equal to one-third of their claims, provided they purchased an additional 10 per cent of stock for cash. Whether or not the above-described plan of reorganization was consummated is not ascertainable from the records obtained.
Fox River Valley Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated June 18, 1852, in the State of Illinois. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its records regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on November 10, 1858, the date of sale, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The records reviewed do not indicate by whom the property was operated from date of completion to November 10, 1858, the date of foreclosure sale. From that date to date of sale, it was operated by B. W. Raymond, as trustee for the bondholders. The railroad owned on date of sale consisted of 36.34 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad extending from Elgin, Ill., to Genoa, Wis., which had been acquired by construction in 1854. The authorized capital stock was $1,000,000 par value, divided into shares of $100 par value each and classified as common stock. How much of this stock was actually issued, the considerations received therefor when issued, and the disposition on date of sale have not been ascertained from the records reviewed. An annual report of the successor company for the year ending October 31, 1859, states that the indebtedness of this company on date of sale was as follows:
- First-mortgage bonds, par value $383,000
- Second-mortgage bonds, par value 54,800
- Notes and other indebtedness 36,455
The disposition of the indebtedness of this company in the reorganization following the sale of the property is stated in the report on the successor company.
Chicago, Iowa & Nebraska Rail Road
[edit]This company was incorporated January 26, 1856, in the State of Iowa. It was controlled on July 1, 1884, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of a majority of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated, under lease, by the Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road Company from the date it was placed in operation until June 2, 1864. On that date the North Western assumed the lease and operated the property to date of sale.
The railroad owned on the date of sale consisted of 81.30 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Clinton to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Cedar Rapids and Missouri River Railroad
[edit]This company was incorporated January 16, 1860, in the State of Iowa. It was controlled on July 2, 1884, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. Although the property of this company was conveyed to the North Western by deed dated July 2, 1884, the results of corporate operations and other accounts were continued to June 30, 1885. The data in this report, therefore, cover the period to June 30, 1885. The property of this company was operated by the Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road Company from the date of completion to June 2, 1864, and by the North Western from the latter date to the date of sale.
The railroad owned on the date of sale, 274.20 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in Iowa. The main line extended from Cedar Rapids to Missouri River, Iowa, 271.60 miles, and its branch line extended from Clinton to Lyons, Iowa, 2.60 miles. The mileage owned on the date of sale had been acquired by construction, in which the Iowa Rail Road Contracting Company and the Iowa Railway Contracting Company were employed as contractors. These companies were affiliated with the Cedar Rapids and Missouri River, both having been incorporated by John I. Blair, Oakes Ames, and others, stockholders of the Cedar Rapids and Missouri River. In addition, the Iowa Railway Contracting Company in 1867 constructed for the Cedar Rapids and Missouri River 5.84 miles of railroad extending from Missouri Valley to California Junction, Iowa. This section of road was sold on July 31, 1871, to the Sioux City and Pacific Railway Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Maple River Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated August 10, 1870, in the State of Iowa. The records reviewed do not indicate that the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on July 3, 1884, the date of sale, nor that it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was operated, under lease, by the North Western from the date of completion to the date of sale. The railroad owned on the date of sale, 131.02 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Maple River Junction to Mapleton, Iowa, 60.15 miles, and from Wall Lake to Kingsley, Iowa, 70.87 miles. Of the mileage owned on date of sale, 118.26 miles had been acquired by construction and 12.76 miles by completion of construction begun by the Sac City and Wall Lake Railroad Company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Sac City and Wall Lake Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated October 13, 1877, in the State of Iowa. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book. It was controlled on June 17, 1879, the date of sale, by E. R. Duffie and others, through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was not completed for operation on date of sale.
The railroad owned by the company consisted of 12.76 miles of uncompleted single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Sac City to Wall Lake, Iowa. The construction of the railroad was completed by the successor company, The Maple River Rail Road Company.
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The records reviewed indicate that on December 3, 1878, the company entered into an agreement with the Maple River Railroad under which the former company agreed to procure the right of way, do the grading and bridge work, and turn over the property, rights, and franchises, including depot grounds at Sac City, Iowa, together with the outstanding capital stock, to the Maple River Railroad, in consideration for completion of the line by that company and securing its operation under lease by the North Western.
Stanwood & Tipton Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated September 19, 1872, in the State of Iowa. It was controlled on October 24, 1884, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from the date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on the date of sale, 8.50 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Stanwood to Tipton, Iowa, which had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Iowa Midland Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated May 21, 1870, in the State of Iowa. It was controlled on October 24, 1884, the date of sale, by the North Western, through the ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was operated by the North Western from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on the date of sale, 70.97 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Lyons to Anamosa, Iowa, which had been acquired by completion of construction begun by the Iowa Central Air Line Rail Road Company. The records reviewed indicate that the completion of construction was principally by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Mississippi, Maquoketa & Northwestern Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated July 17, 1868, in the State of Iowa. The accounting records of the company were not obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings or investments. Certain information indicated hereafter has been taken from sources other than the accounting records. The records reviewed did not indicate that this company was controlled by any individual or corporation on February 8, 1871, the date of sale, nor, on the other hand, that it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
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The company owned on date of sale 70.97 miles of uncompleted road the construction of which was begun by the Iowa Central Air Line Rail Road Company. The records reviewed do not indicate that the work of construction was continued by this company. The construction was completed by the successor company.
Iowa Central Air Line Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated June 15, 1853, in the State of Iowa. The accounting records of the company were not obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on December 20, 1864, the date of sale, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. This company owned on the date of sale 70.97 miles of uncompleted railroad between Lyons and Anamosa, Iowa. The minute book indicated the capital stock in the par value of $10,000,000, divided into shares of $100 par value each, was authorized. How much of this stock was issued, if any, and the considerations received therefor when issued were not ascertainable from the records obtained.
Ottumwa, Cedar Falls and St. Paul Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated July 4, 1883, in the State of Iowa. It was controlled on October 24, 1884, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of the company was operated by the North Western, under lease, from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on the date of sale, 60.36 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Belle Plains to Muchikinock, Iowa, which had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Iowa South Western Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated July 19, 1880, in the State of Iowa. It was controlled on October 24, 1884, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned, 51.81 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Carroll to Kirkman, Iowa, and from Manning to Audubon, Iowa, all of which had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Des Moines and Minneapolis Rail Road Company, Formerly Named The Des Moines and Minnesota Rail-Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated November 16, 1870, in the State of Iowa, as The Des Moines and Minnesota Rail-Road Company. The name was changed July 31, 1877. The date of organization was August 1, 1870. The company was controlled on October 24, 1884, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the company's own organization from date of completion to July 25, 1879. From that date it was operated by the North Western, under lease, to date of sale.
The railroad owned on date of sale, 57.34 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Des Moines to Callanan, Iowa, of which 20.34 miles had been acquired by construction and 37 miles by completion of construction begun by the Iowa and Minnesota Railway Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Iowa and Minnesota Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated April 12, 1866, in the State of Iowa. No accounting records of this company were obtained. Therefore, nothing can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on November 13, 1869, the date of sale, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The company owned on date of sale a partly constructed single-track, narrow-gauge, steam railroad between Des Moines and Ames, Iowa.
Maple Valley Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated April 26, 1886, in the State of Iowa. It was controlled on May 4, 1887, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated, under lease, by the North Western from the date it was completed to date of sale.
The railroad owned on the date of sale, 20.70 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Mapleton to Onawa, Iowa, which had been acquired by construction. The work of construction was performed by the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Janesville and Evansville Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated April 16, 1886, in the State of Wisconsin. It was controlled on May 6, 1887, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on date of sale, 15.68 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Janesville to Evansville, Wis., which had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Sioux Valley Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated January 21, 1887, in the State of Iowa. The records reviewed indicate that it was organized in the interest of the North Western and controlled by that company on November 2, 1887, the date of sale, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property owned consisted of 9 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Kingsley to Moville, Iowa. It was operated by the North Western, under lease, from date of completion to date of sale. The entire road owned had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Iowa Railway, Coal and Manufacturing Company
[edit]This company was incorporated December 12, 1873, in the State of Iowa. There are no available accounting records of the company for the period from the date of organization to November 1, 1880. For that reason only partial information can be given from the accounts in connection with financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. The company was controlled on November 2, 1887, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The corporate operations of this company prior to November 1, 1880, were not ascertained. From that date to date of sale the property was operated, under an implied lease, by the North Western.
The railroad owned on date of sale, 3.25 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Boone to Coal Banks, Iowa, which had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Linn County Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated November 11, 1886, in the State of Iowa. It was controlled on November 2, 1887, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was operated, under lease, by the North Western from date of completion to date of sale. The railroad owned on the date of sale, 5.96 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Otis to Beverly, Iowa, which had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Sycamore and Cortland Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated June 28, 1858, in the State of Illinois. There are no available accounting records of this company for the period from the date of organization to June 16, 1883. For that reason only partial information can be given from the accounts in connection with its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. Certain information indicated hereinafter pertaining to the period first mentioned has been taken from sources other than the accounting records of the company. The company was controlled on June 7, 1888, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The minute book of this company indicates that the property was operated by its own organization during the period from 1864 to 1869. However, the information prior to June 16, 1883, concerning operation is incomplete. From June 16, 1883, to the date of Bale the property was operated, under lease, by the North Western.
The railroad owned on the date of sale, 4.64 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Sycamore to Cortland, Ill., which had been acquired by construction, performed by Brown & Ames, contractors, who appear to have been affiliated with the company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Northern Illinois Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated March 6, 1884, in the State of Illinois. It was controlled on June 7, 1888, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated, under lease, by the North Western from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on the date of sale consisted of 75.78 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Belvidere to Spring Valley, Ill., and had been acquired by construction. Construction began in 1884, while the property was held by the Northwestern Fuel Company, original owners of the capital stock of the company. The records reviewed indicate that the construction work was performed partly by Langdon & Company, grading and bridge contractors, and partly by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Iron River Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated October 11, 1886, in the State of Michigan. It was controlled on June 10, 1889, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of the company was operated by the North Western, under lease, from the date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on date of sale consisted of 35.16 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located wholly within the State of Michigan and extending from Iron River to Watersmeet, Mich., which had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Iron Range Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated August 15, 1887, in the State of Michigan. It was controlled by the North Western on June 10, 1889, the date of sale, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on date of sale consisted of 33.63 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Ishpeming to Republic, Mich., 21.96 miles, Clewry to Michigamme, Mich., 10.44 miles, and from Wabic to Champion, Mich., 1.23 miles. All of this mileage had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Lake Geneva and State Line Railway Company
[edit]The Lake Geneva and State Line Railway Company was incorporated August 9, 1887, in the State of Wisconsin. It was controlled on June 10, 1889, date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on date of sale consisted of 6 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in Wisconsin, and extending from Lake Geneva to Williams Bay, Wis., which was acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Toledo and North Western Railway
[edit]Introductory
This company was incorporated September 13, 1869, in the State of Iowa. No accounting records of the company were obtained for the period prior to October 1, 1879. Therefore, no information for that period can be given from the accounts in connection with its financial dealings, corporate operations, and investments. However, certain information pertaining to the period has been taken from other sources.
The company was controlled on June 6, 1890, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was operated by its own organization prior to October 1, 1879. From that date to date of sale it was operated by the North Western, under lease.
The railroad owned on date of sale was a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in the States of Iowa and Minnesota and aggregating 385.19 miles. Its main lines extended from Tama, Iowa, to Elmora, Minn., 164.56 miles; from Eagle Grove to Hawarden, Iowa, 145.20 miles; and from Jewell Junction to Wall Lake Junction, Iowa, 73.68 miles. Its branch line extended from Jewell Junction, Iowa, to Des Moines & Minneapolis connection, 1.75 miles.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The entire 385.19 miles of road owned by the company on date of sale had been acquired by construction. Three miles were constructed prior to October 1, 1879, and 382.19 miles during the period covered by the accounting records that have been obtained. The construction work during that period was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Junction Railway Company
[edit]The Junction Railway Company was incorporated February 25, 1889, in the State of Illinois. It was controlled on June 4, 1891, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was operated by the North Western, under lease, from date of completion to date of sale. The railroad owned on date of sale consisted of 7.69 miles of double-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Montrose to North Evanston, Ill., which had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Paint River Railway Company
[edit]The Paint River Railway Company was incorporated June 14, 1890, in the State of Michigan. It was controlled on June 4, 1891, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was operated by the North Western, under lease, from the date of completion to the date of sale.
The railroad owned on the date of sale, 15 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located wholly within Michigan, extending from Crystal Falls to Hemlock Mine, Mich., which had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway Company (of 1883)
[edit]Introductory
This company was incorporated December 11, 1875, in Wisconsin. On May 4, 1883, through reincorporating under the same name, through a so-called consolidation agreement, it acquired the property of the Vieux Desert and Lake Superior Railroad Company. Although it entered into the so-called consolidation agreement for the purpose of acquiring the property of another common-carrier, the accounting records covering the financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments were continuous from 1875 to August 19, 1893, the date of sale. No new capital stock or bonds were issued in the so-called merger or consolidation and the property so acquired was taken over by the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western (of 1875) as though by purchase or merger. Therefore, this combination is so considered hereinafter in this report, and property so acquired is stated herein as acquired by, and both companies are hereinafter referred to as, the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway Company.
This company was controlled on August 19, 1893, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, this company then controlled the St. Paul Eastern Grand Trunk Railway Company, through ownership of practically all of the capital stock.
The property of this company was operated by its own organization from the date of acquirement to date of sale. The railroad operated by the company on date of sale was a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in Wisconsin and Michigan, aggregating 762.12 miles. The owned mileage amounted to 702.10 miles and consisted of two main lines; one extending from Lake Shore Junction in a northwesterly direction to Marshfield, Wis.; the other extending from the Wisconsin-Michigan State line in a northwesterly direction to Montreal River, Mich. It also owned various branch lines extending to mines and lumber mills. The property operated exclusively under lease consisted of the railroad of the St. Paul Eastern Grand Trunk Railway Company, extending from Oconto to Clintonville, Wis., 60.02 miles.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 702.10 miles owned by the company on date of sale, 135.43 miles were acquired through reorganization and purchase as follows:
| Mileage | |
|---|---|
| By reorganization from | |
| Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railroad Company | 80.05 |
| The Appleton and New London Railway Company | 42.30 |
| 122.35 | |
| By purchase from The Wolf and Wisconsin Rivers Railroad Company | 13.08 |
The remaining 566.67 miles were acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Vieux Desert and Lake Superior Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated September 28, 1881, in the State of Michigan, The accounting records of the company were not obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from the records of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway Company (of 1875) and from other sources. The company was controlled on May 4, 1883, the date of consolidation, by the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western (of 1875) through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The company did not own any completed railroad on date of consolidation.
The Appleton and New London Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated April 9, 1866, in the State of Wisconsin. The date of organization was January 6, 1871. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on December 10, 1875, the date of sale, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
This company owned on June 1, 1872, 42.30 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Manitowoc to Appleton, Wis., which had been acquired by construction during the period from 1871 to 1874. On that date this property was sold to the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railroad Company. On December 10, 1875, the remainder of the property of this company, not described in the records reviewed, was sold at foreclosure. The minute book states that the authorized capital stock of the company was $300,000 par value, not to be increased to exceed $1,000,000 par value, divided into shares of $25 par value each. How much was actually issued and the considerations received therefor was not ascertainable from the records obtained.
Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railroad Company, Formerly Named Milwaukee, Manitowoc and Green Bay Railroad Company
[edit]This company was originally incorporated as the Milwaukee, Manitowoc and Green Bay Railroad Company in the State of New York, on March 10, 1870. The name was changed on June 1, 1872. With the exception of the books of the receiver, the accounting records of the company were not obtained. For that reason only partial information can be given from the accounts in connection with financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on December 10, 1875, the date of sale, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was operated by its own organization from the date it purchased its original 42.30 miles of railroad, June 1, 1872, until the receivership, January 1, 1875. From the latter date until date of sale its property was operated by receivers. The company owned on date of sale 122.35 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad. Its main line extended from Lake Shore Junction to a point 1 mile east of Appleton, Wis., 116 miles. A branch line extended from Manitowoc to Two Rivers, Wis., 6.35 miles. Of this mileage, it had acquired 42.30 miles from The Appleton and New London Railway Company and 80.05 miles by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Wolf and Wisconsin Rivers Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated September 7, 1886, in the State of Wisconsin. The accounting records of the company were not obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from the accounts in connection with the financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. Certain data indicated below were obtained from the accounting records of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway Company (of 1883). The company was controlled on January 15, 1889, the date of sale, by the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western (of 1883), through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated by its own organization from date of acquirement to June 26, 1888. From that date to date of sale it was operated by the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western (of 1883), under lease. The railroad owned on date of sale consisted of 13.08 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Pratt Junction to Westerly, Wis., and had been acquired by construction in 1888, during which year the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western (of 1883) acquired a majority of the capital stock of this company and constructed the road with its own forces.
Wisconsin Northern Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated February 12, 1896, in the State of Wisconsin. It was controlled on September 10, 1897, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was not placed in operation during its corporate life. The railroad owned, 46.11 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Northern Junction to Wabena, Wis., and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Winona and Saint Peter Railroad Company
[edit]Introductory
This company is a corporation of the State of Minnesota, having been incorporated March 10, 1862, under special act. The company is controlled by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controls any common-carrier corporation. Although the common-carrier property of this company was conveyed to the North Western on June 7, 1900, the accounts of the company pertaining to its corporate operations and investment with respect to property other than that of a common-carrier have been continued to date of valuation. However, for the purpose of this report the accounting data cover the period only to the date of sale of the common-carrier property.
The property of the company was operated under lease by the North Western from date of acquirement to date of sale. The railroad owned on date of sale was a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in the States of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, aggregating 1,229.96 miles. The main lines extended from Winona, Minn., to Pierre, S. Dak., and from Tracy, Minn., to Gettysburg, S. Dak. The principal branch lines extended from James Valley Junction, S. Dak., to Oakes, N. Dak.; Iroquois, S. Dak., to South Dakota-Iowa State line; Doland to Groton, S. Dak.; and Tyler, Minn., to Astoria, S. Dak.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 1,229.96 miles owned by the company on date of sale of its railroad property, 874.78 miles were acquired through purchase from the following companies:
| Mileage | |
|---|---|
| Winona , Mankato & New Ulm Railway Company | 3.75 |
| Minnesota Valley Railway Company, The | 24.40 |
| Rochester and Northern Minnesota Railway Company , The | 24.48 |
| Plainview Rail Road Company | 15.01 |
| Chatfield Rail Road Company | 11.46 |
| Chicago and Dakota Railway Company | 46.49 |
| Dakota Central Railway Company | 723.70 |
| Mankato and New Ulm Railway Company | 25.53 |
| Total | 874.78 |
Of the remaining 355.18 miles, 105 miles from Winona westward were constructed and equipped for the company by D. N. Barney and others, contractors, who do not appear to have been affiliated with the company, and 217.98 miles were constructed by the North Western. In addition, the company acquired 32.20 miles by completion of construction begun by the Minnesota and South Dakota Railway Company. This construction was performed by the forces of the North Western. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the North Western employed contractors or its own forces in constructing the line. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Minnesota and South Dakota Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated August 14, 1899, in the State of Minnesota. The date of organization was August 28, 1899. The company was controlled on February 12, 1900, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was not operated prior to date of sale.
The railroad owned by the company on date of sale consisted of 32.20 miles of partly constructed, single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Tyler, Minn., to Astoria, S. Dak., and had been acquired by construction, details with respect to which are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Mankato and New Ulm Railway Company
[edit]The company was incorporated January 16, 1899, in the State of Minnesota. The date of organization was January 25, 1899. The company was controlled on February 12, 1900, the date of sale, by the North Western through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporations. The property of the company was operated by the Winona and Saint Peter Railroad Company as part of its own property from date of completion to date of sale.
The property owned by the company on date of sale consisted of 25.58 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Mankato to New Ulm, Minn., and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the Winona and Saint Peter. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Dakota Central Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated May 15, 1879, in the Territory of Dakota. The date of organization was May 21, 1879. The company was controlled on February 12, 1900, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of the company was operated by the North Western, under various lease agreements, from the completion of the line by sections to date of sale.
The railroad owned by the company on date of sale consisted of 723.70 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in the States of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa. Its main lines extended from the South Dakota State line to Pierre, S. Dak., 209.26 miles; Watertown to Gettysburg, S. Dak., 145.87 miles; Ordway Junction to Oakes, N. Dak., 131.95 miles; and Iroquois, S. Dak., to Hawarden, Iowa, 125.49 miles. The branch lines extended from Castlewood Junction to Watertown, S. Dak., 43.83 miles; Centerville to Yankton, S. Dak., 28.46 miles; Doland to Verdon, S. Dak., 24.38 miles; and Verdon to Groton, S. Dak., 14.46 miles. The entire road owned had been acquired by construction. The records reviewed indicate that the construction work was performed principally by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Chicago and Dakota Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated May 8, 1879, in the State of Minnesota. The company was controlled on May 11, 1881, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western under agreement from date of completion to date of sale.
The property owned by the company on date of sale consisted of 46.40 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Tracy, Minn., westward to the South Dakota State line, and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Chatfield Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated May 1, 1878, in the State of Minnesota. The date of organization was May 1, 1878. The company was controlled on May 11, 1881, the date of sale, by the North Western through ownership of its capital stock. The property was operated by the North Western under agreement from the date of completion to the date of sale.
The property owned by the company on date of sale consisted of 11.46 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Eyota to Chatfield, Minn., which had been acquired by construction. The records reviewed indicate that grading and other work was performed by George W. Flower, contractor for the North Western, and the remainder by forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Plainview Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated December 18, 1877, in the State of Minnesota. The date of organization was December 18, 1877. The company was controlled on May 11, 1881, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the capital stock. The property was operated by the North Western, under agreement, from date of completion to date of sale.
The property owned by the company on date of sale consisted of 15.01 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad extending from Eyota to Plainview, Minn., and had been acquired by construction. The records reviewed indicate that most of the construction work was performed by George W. Flower, contractor for the North Western, and the remainder by forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Rochester and Northern Minnesota Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated October 29, 1877, in the State of Minnesota. The date of organization was March 22, 1878. The company was controlled on May 11, 1881, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western as a part of its own system from the date of completion to date of sale.
The property owned by the company on date of sale consisted of 24.48 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Rochester to Zumbrota, Minn., and had been acquired by construction. The records reviewed indicate that the work of grading, bridging, and other work was done by George W. Flower, contractor, employed by the North Western, and the remainder of the work was performed by forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Minnesota Valley Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated July 17, 1876, in the State of Minnesota. The date of organization was July 17, 1876. The company was controlled on May 11, 1881, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the capital stock. The property was operated by the North Western, under agreement, from date of completion to date of sale.
The property owned on date of sale consisted of 24.40 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Sleepy Eye to Redwood Falls, Minn., and had been acquired by construction. The records reviewed indicate that grading and other work was performed by C. A. DeGraff, contractor for the North Western, and the remainder of the work was performed by forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Winona, Mankato & New Ulm Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated July 15, 1870, in the State of Minnesota. The date of organization was October 28, 1870. The company was controlled on October 11, 1880, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the North Western as a part of its own system from the date of completion to date of sale. The property consisted of 3.75 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Mankato Junction to Mankato, Minn., and had been acquired by construction. The records reviewed indicate that the work of grading, bridging, and other work was done by C. A. DeGraff & Company, contractors, employed by the North Western, and that the remainder of the work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
The Transit Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated January 25, 1856, in the State of Minnesota. The accounting records of the company were not obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book and from other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on June 23, 1860, the date of sale, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The records reviewed do not indicate that the company owned any constructed railroad on date of sale. The minute book referred to states that the authorized capital stock of the company was $5,000,000 par value, divided into shares of $100 par value each. How much was actually issued and the considerations received therefor is not ascertainable from the records obtained. The company issued to the State of Minnesota $500,000 par value of first-mortgage 7 per cent bonds, dated October 1, 1853, due October 1, 1883. However, the conditions under which these bonds were issued have not been indicated in the records reviewed.
Minnesota and Iowa Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated November 14, 1898, in the State of Minnesota. It was controlled on June 8, 1900, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under implied lease, from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned by the company on the date of sale, 118.26 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in the States of Minnesota and Iowa and extending from Vesta, Minn., to Burt, Iowa, and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of the property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Boyer Valley Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated October 5, 1898, in the State of Iowa. The company was controlled on June 8, 1900, the date of sale, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned by the company on date of sale, 86.10 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Wall Lake to Denison, Iowa, 24.80 miles, and from Boyer to Mondamin, Iowa, 61.30 miles, and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Harlan and Kirkman Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated May 10, 1899, in the State of Iowa. The company was controlled on June 8, 1900, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western under lease, from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on date of sale, 6.30 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Kirkman to Harlan, Iowa, and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Iowa, Minnesota and Northwestern Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated August 17, 1898, in the State of Iowa. It was controlled on June 8, 1900, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was not placed in operation during its corporate life.
The railroad owned on date of sale, 195 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in the States of Iowa and Minnesota, extending from Belle Plaine, Iowa, northerly to Blue Earth, Minn., and thence to Fox Lake, Minn., and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Boone County Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated January 17, 1899, in the State of Iowa. It was controlled June 8, 1900, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from the date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned by the company on date of sale, 7.25 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Boone, Iowa, across the Des Moines River to Ogden, Iowa, and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Southern Iowa Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated March 28, 1900, in the State of Iowa. It was controlled on June 8, 1901, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from the date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned by the company, 21.55 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Stark to Buxton, Iowa, and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Princeton and North Western Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated June 12, 1900, in the State of Wisconsin. It was controlled on June 8, 1901, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was not placed in operation prior to the date of sale.
The railroad owned on date of sale, 100.42 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, wholly within the State of Wisconsin. Its main line extended from Princeton to Marshfield, Wis., 85.69 miles, and its branch lines from Red Granite Junction to Red Granite, Wis., 7.85 miles, and Nekoosa Junction to Nekoosa, Wis., 6.88 miles. This mileage had been acquired by construction performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Peoria and North-Western Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated November 7, 1900, in the State of Illinois. It was controlled on June 8, 1901, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from the date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on the date of sale, 82.98 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Peoria to Nelson, Ill., and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Sioux City and Pacific Rail Road Company (of 1868) and Sioux City and Pacific Rail Road Company (of 1864)
[edit]The Sioux City and Pacific Rail Road Company (of 1864) was incorporated August 18, 1864, in the State of Iowa. On September 15, 1868, by reincorporating under the same name, through a so-called consolidation agreement, it acquired the property of the Northern Nebraska Air Line Rail Road Company. Although it entered into the so-called consolidation agreement for the purpose of acquiring the property of another common carrier, the accounting records, with the exception of corporate operations, were continuous from 1870 to August 28, 1901, the date of sale. The results of corporate operations were continuous from March, 1873, to date of sale. No new capital stock or bonds were issued in the so-called merger or consolidation, and the property was taken over by the Sioux City and Pacific (of 1868) as though by purchase or merger. Therefore, this combination is so considered hereinafter in this report, and such property, so acquired, is stated herein as acquired by the Sioux City and Pacific. The company was controlled on August 28, 1901, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of a majority of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the contractors from the date of completion to March, 1873. From that date until August 9, 1901, it was operated by its own organization. From the latter date to date of sale it was operated by the North Western, under lease.
The railroad owned on date of sale was a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in the States of Iowa and Nebraska, aggregating 107.42 miles. The main lines extended from California Junction to Sioux City, Iowa, 69.81 miles; from California Junction, Iowa, to Fremont, Nebr., 31.77 miles. The branch line extended from Missouri Valley Junction to California Junction, Iowa, 5.84 miles. It also owned an uncompleted line from Moville to Sargent's Bluff, Iowa, about 20 miles. Of the 107.42 miles of completed road owned on date of sale, 5.84 miles was acquired by purchase from the Cedar Rapids and Missouri River Railroad and 101.58 miles was acquired by construction. Of the uncompleted road, 20 miles was acquired by purchase from the Moville Extension Railway Company. The construction of this road was continued by the Sioux City and Pacific and was completed by its successor.
The records reviewed indicate that the greater part of the construction was performed by the Iowa Railway Contracting Company, whose president was also the president of the Sioux City and Pacific. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Moville Extension Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated June 12, 1901, in the State of Iowa. It was controlled on July 10, 1901, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The company owned no completed road. On date of sale it had under construction a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, from Moville to Sargent's Bluff, Iowa, 20 miles. This was completed by the successor companies. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Northern Nebraska Air Line Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated June 8, 1867, in the State of Nebraska. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book and from the records of the Sioux City and Pacific Rail Road Company. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on September 15, 1868, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. This company had not begun the construction of any railroad on the date of consolidation. The minute book indicates that the authorized capital stock was $2,000,000 par value, divided into shares of $50 par value each. Of the amount authorized, $200,000 was issued, but the considerations received therefor were not ascertainable from the records reviewed.
Minnesota Western Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated July 11, 1901, in the State of Minnesota. The company was controlled on July 16, 1902, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was not operated prior to the date of sale. It consisted of 45.82 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Evan to Marshall, Minn., which had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Company
[edit]This company was incorporated under the general laws of Nebraska and Wyoming through articles of consolidation dated June 4, 1891, filed in Nebraska June 10, 1891, and in Wyoming June 15, 1891. The company was controlled on February 28, 1903, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the company's own organization from the date of acquirement to February 16, 1903. From that date to date of sale it was operated, under lease, by the North Western.
The railroad owned on the date of sale amounted to 1,371.38 miles, of which about 11.78 miles was narrow-gauge and 1,359.60 standard-gauge, and consisted of a single-track, steam railroad, located in the States of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Its main line extended from Omaha, Nebr., to Casper, Wyo. Its principal branch lines extended from Chadron, Nebr., to Belle Fourche, S. Dak., Fremont to Lincoln, Nebr., Scribner to Oakdale, Nebr., Platte River Junction to Hastings, Nebr., Linwood, Nebr., to Nebraska-Kansas State line, and Norfolk Junction, Nebr., to Bonesteel, S. Dak. Of the road owned on the date of sale, 1,280.71 miles had been acquired by consolidation, 78.89 miles by construction, and 11.78 miles of narrow-gauge road by completion of construction begun by a predecessor. The construction work of this company was performed principally by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
South Dakota Western Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated February 20, 1890, in the State of South Dakota. It was controlled by the North Western on June 4, 1891, the date of sale, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The company did not own any completed railroad on the date of sale. Its projected road was to extend from the western boundary line of the State of South Dakota to Whitewood, S. Dak. Construction work was confined to preliminary survey, which was done by the North Western.
Eastern Wyoming Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated August 15, 1890, in the State of Wyoming. It was controlled by the North Western on June 4, 1891, the date of sale, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The company did not own any completed railroad on date of sale. Its projected road was to extend from the eastern boundary line of the State of Wyoming to Sun Dance, Wyo. Construction work was confined to preliminary survey, which was done by the North Western.
Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Rail Road Company
[edit]This company was incorporated March 26, 1869, in the State of Nebraska. It was controlled on June 10, 1891, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through ownership of capital stock issued under various construction agreements. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated by the Sioux City and Pacific Railroad Company, under lease, from date of completion to July 1, 1884, and by its own organization from that date to date of consolidation. The railroad consisted of 1,150.25 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in the States of Nebraska and South Dakota. The main line extended from Omaha, Nebr., to the Nebraska-Wyoming State line. The principal branch lines extended from Chadron, Nebr., to Belle Fourche, S. Dak., Fremont to Lincoln, Nebr., Scribner to Oakdale, Nebr., Platte River Junction to Hastings, Nebr., Linwood, Nebr., to the Kansas-Nebraska State line, and Norfolk Junction to Verdigre, Nebr. The company also had under construction on date of consolidation 11.78 miles of uncompleted narrow-gauge branch line between Deadwood and Ruby Falls, S. Dak. The entire road owned by the company on date of consolidation had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed in part by the company's own forces, partly by the Western Railway Construction Company, and partly by the North Western. The 11.78 miles of uncompleted narrow-gauge road between Deadwood and Ruby Basin, S. Dak., was under construction on date of consolidation and was completed by the successor company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Wyoming Central Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated October 23, 1885, in the Territory of Wyoming. It was controlled on June 10, 1891, the date of consolidation, by the North Western, through stock issued to it under various construction agreements. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated, under lease, by the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Rail Road Company from date of completion to date of consolidation.
The railroad owned on date of consolidation consisted of 130.46 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from the Nebraska-Wyoming State line to Casper, Wyo., which had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the North Western under contract. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Chicago, Iowa and Dakota Railway Company, Formerly Named Forest City Southern Railway Company
[edit]This company was originally incorporated May 26 , 1881 , in the State of Iowa , as the Forest City Southern Railway Company. The name was changed on April 28, 1882. There were no available accounting records of the company for the period prior to January 1, 1902. For that reason only partial information can be given from the accounts in connection with the financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments.
The company was controlled on October 1, 1903, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the company's own organization from date of completion to July 31, 1903. From that date to date of sale it was operated by the North Western, under lease.
The railroad owned on the date of sale, 26.40 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Eldora Junction to Alden Junction, Iowa, which had been acquired by construction. The records reviewed indicate that the construction work was performed by the Iowa Railway & Construction Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Chicago Northern Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated August 26, 1902, in the State of Illinois. It was controlled on December 31, 1903, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from the date of completion to the date of sale.
The railroad owned by the company on the date of sale, 22.22 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Mayfair to Lake Bluff, Ill., and had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Chicago, Iowa & Minnesota Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated January 14, 1895, in the State of Iowa. The accounting records of the company were not obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts in connection with financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from its minute book and from the records of the North Western. The company was controlled on November 30, 1904, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The company did not own any completed railroad on the date of sale. However, certain grading, bridging, and fencing had been done on its proposed line north from Alden, Iowa, which was abandoned. The authorized capital stock was $1,000,000 par value, divided into shares of $100 each and classified as common stock. Of the authorized amount, $21,000 was stated in the minute book to have been issued in payment for construction work. The entire amount issued was outstanding on date of sale and was canceled on sale of the property.
Milwaukee, Sparta and North Western Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated August 6, 1909, in the State of Wisconsin. It was controlled on April 1, 1912, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on the date of sale, 178.48 miles, consisted of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Lindwerm to Sparta, Wis., and from West Allis to Butler Junction, Wis. Of this mileage, 16.06 miles had been acquired by purchase from the Princeton and Western Railway Company and 162.42 miles by construction. The construction work of this company was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Princeton and Western Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated August 4, 1883, in the State of Wisconsin. It was controlled on January 15, 1912, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on the date of sale consisted of 16.06 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Necedah to Wyeville, Wis., which had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Des Plaines Valley Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated June 23, 1909, in the State of Illinois. It was controlled on March 1, 1913, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the North Western, under lease, from date of completion to date of sale.
The railroad owned on date of sale consisted of 20.51 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Proviso Yard to Wisconsin Division Junction, Ill., 10.50 miles, and from Norma to Valley, Ill., 10.01 miles. This mileage had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
St. Paul Eastern Grand Trunk Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated September 5, 1879, in the State of Wisconsin. It was controlled on March 1, 1913, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by its own organization from the date of completion to May 5, 1884; from that date to October 31, 1884, by C. W. Leavitt, under contract for the completion of the road to Clintonville; from November 1, 1884, to August 19, 1893, by the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western Railway Company, under lease, and from August 19, 1893, to date of sale by the North Western, under lease acquired from the Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western.
The railroad owned by the company on date of sale, 60.02 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in Wisconsin. Its main line extended from Oconto to Clintonville, Wis., 56 miles, with branch lines to sundry industries, 4.02 miles. This mileage had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by C. W. Leavitt, contractor, who does not appear to have been affiliated with the company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
St. Louis, Peoria and North Western Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated February 23, 1911, in the State of Illinois. It was controlled on December 15, 1913, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by its own organization from the date of completion to July 31, 1913. From that date to date of sale it was operated by the North Western under lease.
The railroad owned by the company on the date of sale, 114.64 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, wholly within Illinois, extending from Peoria to Benld, Ill., of which, it had acquired 23.90 miles by purchase from the Macoupin County Railway Company, and 90.74 miles by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.
Macoupin County Railway Company
[edit]This company was incorporated June 24, 1903, in the State of Illinois. It was controlled on June 18, 1913, the date of sale, by the North Western, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by its own organization from the date of completion to April 1, 1913. From that date to date of sale it was operated by the St. Louis, Peoria and North Western Railway Company.
The railroad owned on the date of sale, 23.90 miles, consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Girard to Benld, Ill., which had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the North Western. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the North Western.