. Canadian forest industries 1916. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. May 15, 1916 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 8?. The log loader at work. quite evident when one makes enquiry of those who are already con- ducting their operations in this manner. We recently had reason to make fairly extensive enquiry among those who are conducting log- ging railroads in Ontario and Quebec. The reports we received showed that some firms were meeting with much success while others were finding the difficulties in connection with this work so great as
. Canadian forest industries 1916. Lumbering; Forests and forestry; Forest products; Wood-pulp industry; Wood-using industries. May 15, 1916 CANADA LUMBERMAN AND WOODWORKER 8?. The log loader at work. quite evident when one makes enquiry of those who are already con- ducting their operations in this manner. We recently had reason to make fairly extensive enquiry among those who are conducting log- ging railroads in Ontario and Quebec. The reports we received showed that some firms were meeting with much success while others were finding the difficulties in connection with this work so great as to discourage them. The point which this difference of opinion emphasizes is that one cannot make too careful a study of the condi- tions involved in connection with a given, operation, before deciding tq install a logging railroad. In this connection, it is interesting to note that a prominent oper- ator in the province of Quebec reports that, generally speaking, where there are drivable streams, railroad logging should not be Considered. In railroad operation, he says, cars have to be loaded either by team or steam, and in order to keep a mill of 75,000 feet per ten hour day capacity in operation it will be necessary to have two locomotives, if the length of line is anything up to about 25 miles. The same operator discussing the question of fuel, states that the chief consideration under this heading is the fire risk, and the solution of the matter must depend entirely upon the condition of the right of way. If one were considering "Safety First" he would use fuel oil, the next best fuel from this point of view would be coal, and the next, wood. If one were considering only the cost, the best fuel would be wood, the second best coal, and the third best oil. The same operator gives a good piece of advice in regard to em- ployees. Locomotive drivers, firemen and brakemen, he says, are a very important factor in logging by railroad. Incompetent men who neglect the boi
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