. The elements of railroad engineering . Fig. 3Ci). RAILROAD LOCATION. 843 1433. Final Location.—After the right of way hasbeen cleared, affording an unobstructed view of the ground,it will frequently be seen that slight changes in the locatedline will greatly reduce the cost of construction; and notuntil such changes are made will the engineer have madethe final location. None but experienced engineers can understand how a. s^ Cut Area= 30ft. Fig. 370. slight change in location, especially on a side hill line, canso greatly affect cost; and it is first cost which generally
. The elements of railroad engineering . Fig. 3Ci). RAILROAD LOCATION. 843 1433. Final Location.—After the right of way hasbeen cleared, affording an unobstructed view of the ground,it will frequently be seen that slight changes in the locatedline will greatly reduce the cost of construction; and notuntil such changes are made will the engineer have madethe final location. None but experienced engineers can understand how a. s^ Cut Area= 30ft. Fig. 370. slight change in location, especially on a side hill line, canso greatly affect cost; and it is first cost which generally de-termines the success or failure of the enterprise. The accompanying sketches will afford some light where itis oftenest needed. Fig. 370 is an example of poor locationmore often met with than that of any other kind, and yetone where a little conscientious work, together with common
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