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The purpose of this paper is to describe the preliminary work for and the preparation of that portion of the site for the Terminal Station in Manhattan, of the New York Tunnel Extension of the Pennsylvania Railroad, which was constructed under the direction of the Chief Engine...
(_b_).--Repair Shops.--The repair shops remained in their old location until sufficient room had been excavated to sub-grade in the lot east of Eighth Avenue, and then they were...
1. Chapter 1The purpose of this paper is to describe the preliminary work for and the preparation of that portion of the site for the Terminal Station in Manhattan, of the New York Tunnel E...
2. Chapter 2The most rapid and economical handling of all excavated material to scows was made possible by the Tunnel Company procuring from the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad C...
5. Chapter 5(1) (2) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) ___________________________________________________________________ |30 {170 + 73.2} | | | | | | | {171 + 16.1} | 348.90 | 391.00 | 1.12 | 7/20/0...
4. Chapter 4The drilling necessary to remove the rock was very large in amount and also per yard excavated. In order not to damage the retaining walls and the rock underlying them, holes sp...
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