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Interstate Commerce Commission, Valuation Reports, Volume 127
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
[edit]Location and General Description of Property
[edit]The railroad operated by The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, herein called the Santa Fe, is a standard-gauge steam railroad, located in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and California. The owned railroad consists of a principal main line extending in a general westerly direction from Chicago, Ill., through Kansas City, Mo., La Junta, Colo., Albuquerque, N. Mex., to Beal, Calif.; from Barstow, Calif., to San Diego and Los Angeles, Calif.; and from Kern Junction, Calif., to Ferry Point, Calif., with other important main lines and branches in Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The lines used under lease include a principal main line connecting the Santa Fe's owned road between Beal and Barstow, Calif., and extending from Barstow on its San Francisco line to Mojave, with certain branch lines in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. The principal cities served by the Santa Fe are Chicago, Joliet, and Pekin, Ill.; Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Joplin, Mo.; Atchison, Topeka, and Wichita, Kans.; Superior, Nebr.; Colorado Springs, Denver, and Pueblo, Colo.; Albuquerque, N. Mex.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, and San Francisco, Calif.; Oklahoma City, Purcell, and Tulsa, Okla.
The Santa Fe wholly owns and uses 7,142.201 miles of road, and wholly owns but does not use 10.188 miles of road. It also wholly uses 1,386.153 miles of road owned by other companies, of which 4.103 miles are owned by the St. Louis, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Company (a coal company), 1.269 miles are owned by the Chicago and North Western Railway Company, and 0.322 mile is owned by The Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis Railway Company. The remaining road, owned by lessors of the Santa Fe, is described in the paragraphs below.
Introductory
[edit]The Santa Fe is a corporation of the State of Kansas, having its principal office at Topeka, Kans., and general administrative office at Chicago, Ill. The records reviewed do not indicate that it is controlled by any individual, association, or corporation. On the other hand, the company controls directly or indirectly other companies as indicated below. This company directly controls, through ownership of capital stock to the extent shown (directors' qualifying shares included), the following companies, whose common-carrier properties are operated by the companies named:
| [Company] | Stock ownership per cent |
|---|---|
| Operated by the Santa Fe: | |
| California, Arizona and Santa Fe | 100 |
| Dodge City and Cimarron Valley Railway | 100 |
| Garden City, Gulf and Northern | 98 |
| Minkler Southern Railway | 100 |
| Oklahoma Central Railroad | 78 |
| Oil Fields and Santa Fe Railway | 100 |
| Rocky Mountain and Santa Fe Railway | 100 |
| Verde Valley Railway | 100 |
| Western Arizona Railway | 100 |
| Operated by the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company: | |
| The Cane Belt Railroad Company | 100 |
| The Concho, San Saba and Llano Valley Railroad Company | 100 |
| Gulf, Beaumont & Great Northern Railway Company | 100 |
| Gulf, Beaumont & Kansas City Railway Company | 99 |
| The Gulf and Interstate Railway Company of Texas | 100 |
| Jasper and Eastern Railway Company | 100 |
| The Texas and Gulf Railway Company | 100 |
| Operated by their own organization: | |
| Beaumont Wharf and Terminal Company | 100 |
| Crosbyton-Southplains Railroad Company | 100 |
| The Grand Canyon Railway Company | 99 |
| Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company | 100 |
| The Kansas Southwestern Railway Company | 100 |
| Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company | 100 |
| Rio Grande, El Paso and Santa Fe Railroad Company | 100 |
| The Union Passenger Depot Company of Galveston | 100 |
The Santa Fe directly controls, through ownership of their entire capital stocks, the following-named noncarrier companies, whose common-carrier properties had been acquired by it prior to date of valuation:
- The Eastern Railway Company of New Mexico
- Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company.
With respect to these two companies the following is pointed out: The Eastern Railway Company of New Mexico owns the entire capital stocks of The Pecos River Railroad Company and The Pecos and Northern Texas Railway Company, whose common-carrier properties are operated by the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company or the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company, both of which are controlled by the Santa Fe. The Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company owns a part of lands acquired by it as a government land grant. The Santa Fe is the beneficiary of profits from the sale of such lands through liquidation dividends of the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company.
The Santa Fe indirectly controls through ownership of entire capital stocks of the companies by whom they are controlled, the following common-carrier corporations:
- Laton and Western Railroad, controlled by the California, Arizona and Santa Fe, operated by the Santa Fe.
- Santa Fe Dock and Channel Company, controlled by The Gulf and Interstate Railway of Texas, operates its own property.
The Santa Fe controls jointly with other companies through ownership of capital stock to the extent indicated, the following-named companies, the common-carrier properties of which are operated by their own organizations. It is provided by agreement between the Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific Company that for the Sunset Railway Company certain offices, each alternate five years, shall be filled by certain officials of the Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific Company, respectively.
| [Company] | Stock ownership per cent |
|---|---|
Atchison Union Depot and Railroad Company, jointly controlled with Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company; The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company; and Missouri Pacific Railroad Company.
|
25 |
The Belt Railway Company of Chicago, jointly controlled with The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company of Indiana; Chicago and Erie Railroad Company; Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Company; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company; Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company; The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company; Grand Trunk Western Railway Company; Illinois Central Railroad Company; Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Company; Pennsylvania Company; and Wabash Railway.
|
8⅓ |
The Denver Union Terminal Railway Company, jointly controlled with Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company; The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company; The Colorado and Southern Railway Company; The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company; and Union Pacific Railroad Company.
|
16⅔ |
El Paso Union Passenger Depot Company, jointly controlled with The El Paso and Northeastern Railroad Company; El Paso & Southwestern Railroad Company; The Galveston, Harrisburg and San Antonio Railway Company; Mexican Central Railway Company; and The Texas and Pacific Railway Company.
|
16⅔ |
Ft. Worth Union Passenger Station Company, jointly controlled with Houston & Texas Central Railroad Company.
|
50 |
Joliet Union Depot Company, jointly controlled with The Chicago and Alton Railroad Company and The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company.
|
33⅓ |
Joplin Union Depot Company, jointly controlled with The Kansas City Southern Railway Company; Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad Company; and Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company.
|
25 |
Kansas City Terminal Railway Company, jointly controlled with The Chicago and Alton Railroad Company; Chicago Great Western Railroad Company; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company; The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company; Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company; The Kansas City Southern Railway Company; Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company; Missouri Pacific Railroad Company; St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company; Union Pacific Railroad Company; and Wabash Railway Company.
|
8⅓ |
The Leavenworth Depot & Railroad Company, jointly controlled (various percentages) with The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company; Missouri Pacific Railroad Company; Union Pacific Railroad Company; and The Leavenworth & Topeka Railway Company.
|
8⅓ |
The Leavenworth & Topeka Railway Company, jointly controlled with Union Pacific Railroad.
|
50 |
Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company, jointly controlled with Southern Pacific Company.
|
50 |
The Pueblo Union Depot and Railroad Company, jointly controlled with The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company; The Colorado and Southern Railway Company; The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company; and Missouri Pacific Railroad Company.
|
20 |
St. Joseph Terminal Railroad Company, jointly controlled with The St. Joseph and Grand Island Railway Company.
|
50 |
St. Joseph Union Depot Company, jointly controlled (various percentages) with Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company; Chicago Great Western Railroad Company; The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company; and Missouri Pacific Railroad Company.
|
7 |
The Wichita Union Terminal Railway Company, jointly controlled with The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company; The Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad Company; and St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company.
|
25 |
Sunset Railway Company, jointly controlled with Southern Pacific Company.
|
50 |
It directly controls, through ownership of entire capital stock, the following active noncarrier companies:
- Cherokee & Pittsburg Coal & Mining Company.
- Pacific Land Improvement Company.
- Santa Fe Land Improvement Company.
- The Santa Fe Refrigerator Despatch Company.
- Southwestern Lumber Company of New Jersey.
In connection with the above, it is pointed out that the Santa Fe uses under lease 28,636 units of equipment owned by the Santa Fe Land Improvement Company. On the other hand, the Santa Fe owns and leases to The Santa Fe Refrigerator Despatch Company 4,074 units of equipment.
The Santa Fe indirectly controls, through ownership of entire capital stock by the Santa Fe Land Improvement Company, the Cherokee & Pittsburg Coal & Mining Company, or the Southwestern Lumber Company of New Jersey, the following active noncarrier companies:
- American Lumber Company.
- Chanslor-Canfield Midway Oil Company.
- The Coline Oil Company.
- Embudo Bridge Company.
- The Folsom-Morris Coal Mining Company.
- Petroleum Development Company.
- The Rio Grande Boom Company.
- The Santa Barbara Tie & Pole Company.
- Santa Fe Tie & Lumber Preserving Company.
The property of the Santa Fe has been operated by its own organization during its entire life. Although the Santa Fe acquired title to its property on December 12, 1895, the results of corporate operations to December 31, 1895, are recorded in the accounts of its predecessor, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company.
Corporate History
[edit]The Santa Fe was incorporated December 12, 1895, under the general laws of the State of Kansas, for the purpose of acquiring the property, rights, and franchises of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. The date of organization of the Santa Fe was December 12, 1895. Pursuant to this purpose, the Santa Fe acquired at its organization the property, rights, and franchises of that corporation. It subsequently acquired by purchase the property, rights, and franchises of 38 other railroad corporations. The Santa Fe, itself, and those corporations, together with their predecessors, total 133 different corporations, of which 6 underwent a change or changes of name, and comprise the line of corporate succession culminating in the Santa Fe 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 respective number shown in the first column.
| No. | Name | Incorporation | Succession |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Dec. 12, 1895. | |
| 2. | Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. | See 3. | Sold at foreclosure sale Dec. 10, 1895, after receivership begun Dec. 24, 1893, and reorganized Dec. 12, 1895, as 1. |
| 3. | Atchison and Topeka Railroad Company. | Under special act of Territory of Kansas, Feb. 11, 1859. | Name changed to 2, Nov. 24, 1863. |
| 4. | The Wichita & Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated July 18, 1889, filed in Kansas July 24, 1889. | Sold at foreclosure sale Dec. 30, 1898, and conveyed to 1, Dec. 31, 1898, after receivership begun Feb. 1, 1895. |
| 5. | The Wichita and Western Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, May 17, 1883. | Consolidated July 24, 1889, with 6 to form 4. |
| 6. | The Kingman, Pratt & Western Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Sept. 11, 1885. | Consolidated July 24, 1889, with 5 to form 4. |
| 7. | The Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Territory of New Mexico, through articles of consolidation, dated Apr. 18, 1881, filed in New Mexico, Apr. 18, 1881. | Sold to 1, Feb. 16, 1899. |
| 8. | The Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Extension Company. | Under general laws of Territory of New Mexico, Apr. 18, 1881. | Consolidated Apr. 18, 1881, with 9 to form 7. |
| 9. | Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Territory of New Mexico, June 19, 1880. | Consolidated Apr. 18, 1881, with 8 to form 7. |
| 10. | The New Mexican Railroad Company. | Under laws of Territory of New Mexico, Jan. 16, 1882. | Sold to 1, Feb. 15, 1899. |
| 11. | The New Mexico and Southern Pacific Railroad Company. | Under laws of Territory of New Mexico, Feb. 6, 1878. | Sold to 1, Feb. 15, 1899. |
| 12. | Silver City, Deming and Pacific Railroad Company. | Under laws of Territory of New Mexico, Mar. 23, 1882. | Sold to 1, Feb. 15, 1899. |
| 13. | Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated July 13, 1875, filed in Kansas Sept. 29, 1875. | Sold to 1, Feb. 15, 1899. |
| 14. | The Lawrence and Topeka Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Dec. 2, 1868. | Consolidated Sept. 29, 1875, with 15 to form 13. |
| 15. | Kansas Midland Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, May 29, 1873. | Consolidated Sept. 29, 1875, with 14 to form 13. |
| 16. | St. Louis, Lawrence and Western Railroad Company. | See 17. | Sold at foreclosure sale Feb. 23, 1877, and conveyed on Mar. 6, 1877, to Frank Morison who by deeds dated Oct. 18, 1877, conveyed that portion of the property extending from Lawrence to Corliss, Kans., to 13, and the remainder extending from Corliss, Kans., to Pleasant Hill, Mo., to the Pleasant Hill and De Soto Railroad Company, a predecessor of the Kansas City, Clinton and Springfield Railway Company. |
| 17. | The St. Louis, Lawrence and Denver Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated June 28, 1872, filed in Kansas Jan. 15, 1873. | Name changed to 16, Feb. 26, 1874. |
| 18. | Lawrence and Carbondale Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, July 31, 1871. | Consolidated Jan. 15, 1873, with 19 to form 16. |
| 19. | The St. Louis, Lawrence & Denver Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated Nov. 10, 1870, filed in Kansas Nov. 14, 1870. | Consolidated Jan. 15, 1873, with 18 to form 16. |
| 20. | Pleasant Hill and Lawrence Branch of the Pacific Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Missouri, about 1869. | Consolidated Nov. 14, 1870, with 21 to form 19. |
| 21. | Saint Louis, Lawrence and Denver Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated Apr. 30, 1870, filed in Kansas May 24, 1870. | Consolidated Nov. 14, 1870, with 20 to form 19. |
| 22. | The St. Louis Lawrence and Denver Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, July 20, 1865. | Consolidated May 24, 1870, with 23 to form 21. |
| 23. | The Lawrence and Pleasant Hill Railway Company. | Under general laws of Missouri, June 12, 1869. | Consolidated May 24, 1870, with 22 to form 21. |
| 24. | Leavenworth, Northern and Southern Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Oct. 24, 1885. | Sold to 1, Feb. 15, 1899. |
| 25. | The Southern Kansas Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated Apr. 16, 1885, filed in Kansas Apr. 16, 1885. | Sold to 1, Feb. 15, 1899. |
| 26. | The Kansas Southern Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated Feb. 15, 1884, filed in Kansas Feb. 15, 1884. | Consolidated Apr. 16, 1885, with 30, 31, and 45 to form 25. |
| 27. | The Crawford County Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Feb. 7, 1884. | Consolidated Feb. 15, 1884, with 29 to form 26. |
| 28. | The Nebraska, Topeka, Iola and Memphis Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, June 17, 1881. | Sold at foreclosure Jan. 21, 1884, conveyed Feb. 6, 1884, to E. Wilder, who caused incorporation of 27 to acquire the property. No record of deed to 27 located. |
| 29. | Kansas Southern Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, June 1, 1883. | Consolidated Feb. 15. 1884. with 27 to form 26. |
| 30. | The Kansas City and Emporia Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Dec. 11, 1880. | Consolidated Apr. 16, 1885, with 28, 31, and 45 to form 25. |
| 31. | Southern Kansas Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated June 6, 1883, filed in Kansas July 16, 1883. | Consolidated Apr. 16, 1885, with 26, 30, and 45 to form 25. |
| 32. | Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Kansas Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated Nov. 20, 1880, filed in Kansas Dec. 15, 1880. | Consolidated July 16, 1883, with 43 and 43 to form 31. |
| 33. | Southern Kansas and Western Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Feb. 11, 1879. | Consolidated Dec. 15, 1880, with 34 and 41 to form 32. |
| 34. | Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated Mar. 19, 1879, filed in Kansas Mar. 29, 1879. | Consolidated Dec. 15, 1880, with 33 and 41, to form 32. |
| 35. | Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Jan. 27, 1879. | Consolidated Mar. 29, 1879, with 38 and 39 to form 34. |
| 36. | Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company. | See 37. | Sold at foreclosure Aug. 9, 1878, conveyed by deeds dated Oct. 22, 1878, and Jan. 14, 1879, to interests which conveyed property to 34 on Mar. 5, 1879. |
| 37. | Leavenworth, Lawrence & Fort Gibson Railroad Company. | Under special act of Territory of Kansas, Feb. 12, 1858. | Name changed to 36, Feb. 24, 1866. |
| 38. | Southern Kansas Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, June 26, 1871. | Consolidated Mar. 29, 1879, with 35 and 39 to form 34. |
| 39. | Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Mar. 8, 1879. | Consolidated Mar. 29, 1879, with 35 and 38 to form 34. |
| 40. | Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad and Telegraph Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Mar. 25, 1868. | Sold at foreclosure Feb. 4, 1879, conveyed Mar. 3, 1879, to interests which conveyed property to 39 on Mar. 12, 1879. |
| 41. | Sumner County Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Apr. 5, 1880. | Consolidated Dec. 15, 1880, with 33 and 34 to form 32. |
| 42. | Kansas City and Olathe Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, June 18, 1881. | Consolidated July 16, 1883, with 32 and 43 to form 31. |
| 43. | Ottawa & Burlington Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Feb, 19, 1881. | Consolidated July 16, 1883, with 32 and 42 to form 31. |
| 44. | Kansas City, Burlington and Santa Fe Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Feb. 4, 1870. | Sold at foreclosure Jan. 4, 1881, to interests which conveyed property to 43 on Mar. 31, 1881. |
| 45. | The Harper & Western Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, July 1, 1884. | Consolidated Apr. 16, 1885, with 26, 30, and 31 to form 25. |
| 46. | The Burlingame and Northwestern Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, July 29, 1898. | Sold to 1, Apr. 1, 1899. |
| 47. | Manhattan Alma and Burlingame Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Sept. 3, 1872. | Sold at foreclosure Apr. 18, 1898, after receivership begun Feb. 1, 1895, and conveyed June 23, 1898, to Adiel Sherwood, an agent or trustee for the Santa Fe, who by deed dated July 30, 1898, conveyed that portion of the property extending from Burlingame to Alma, Kans., Aug. 1, 1898. |
| 48. | The Silver City and Northern Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Territory of New Mexico, Mar. 13, 1891. | Sold at foreclosure Apr. 15, 1899, and conveyed on Apr. 17, 1899, to 1. |
| 49. | The Kansas & Southeastern Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Aug. 16, 1897. | Sold to 1, Dec. 20, 1899. |
| 50. | The Hutchinson and Southern Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Dec. 21, 1897. | Sold to 1, Dec. 20, 1899. |
| 51. | The Hutchinson & Southern Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated Oct. 5, 1889, filed in Kansas Oct. 7, 1889. | Sold to 50 at foreclosure Jan. 21, 1898, after receivership begun Aug. 9, 1893. |
| 52. | The Hutchinson, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Mar. 7, 1889. | Consolidated Oct. 7, 1889, with 53 to form 51. |
| 53. | The McPherson Texas and Gulf Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, May 31, 1887. | Consolidated Oct. 7, 1889, with 52 to form 51. |
| 54. | Gulf Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Territory of Oklahoma, Sept. 24, 1896. | Sold to 50. Conveyed in two sections by deeds dated Mar. 22, 1898, and Nov. 13, 1899. |
| 55. | The Santa Rita Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Territory of New Mexico, Dec. 24, 1897. | Sold to 1, Jan. 13, 1900. |
| 56. | The Denver and Santa Fe Railway Company. | Under general laws of Colorado, Mar. 22, 1887. | Sold to 1, Jan. 19, 1900. |
| 57. | The Denver Circle Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Colorado, Nov. 16, 1880. | Sold at sheriff's sale Oct. 18, 1886, to interests which conveyed property to Charles E. Oast, trustee, who conveyed it to 56, June 3, 1887. |
| 58. | Hanover Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Territory of New Mexico, May 1, 1899. | Sold to 1, Jan. 19, 1900. |
| 59. | The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of 1878). | Under general laws of Colorado, through articles of consolidation, dated Sept. 5, 1878, filed in Colorado, Sept. 12, 1878. | Sold to 1, Jan. 19, 1900. |
| 60. | The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of September, 1875). | Under general laws of Territory of Colorado, through articles of consolidation, dated Apr. 19, 1875, filed in Colorado Sept. 29, 1875. | Consolidated Sept. 12, 1878, with 64 to form 59. |
| 61. | The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of March, 1875). | Under general laws of Territory of Colorado, Mar. 24, 1875. | Consolidated Sept. 29, 1875, with 62 and 63 to form 60. |
| 62. | Colorado and New Mexico Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Territory ot Colorado, July 5, 1873. | Consolidated Sept. 29, 1875, with 61 and 63 to form 60. |
| 63. | Pueblo and Salt Lake Railway Company. | Under general laws of Territory of Colorado, Dec. 13, 1873. | Consolidated Sept. 29, 1875, with 61 and 62 to form 60. |
| 64. | The Canon City and San Juan Railway Company. | Under general laws of Colorado, Feb. 19, 1877. | Consolidated Sept. 12, 1878, with 60 to form 59. |
| 65. | The Blackwell and Southern Railway Company. | Under general laws of Territory of Oklahoma, June 2, 1899. | Sold to 1, Jan. 28, 1900. |
| 66. | St. Joseph, St. Louis and Santa Fe Railway Company. | See 67. | Sold to 1, June 1, 1900. |
| 67. | St. Joseph & Santa Fe Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Missouri, Aug. 8, 1887. | Name changed to 66, Jan. 30, 1888. |
| 68. | The Saint Joseph and St. Louis Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Missouri, Mar. 19, 1874. | Sold to 66, Jan. 31, 1888. |
| 69. | The Saint Louis and Saint Joseph Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Missouri, Jan. 8, 1868. | Sold at foreclosure Mar. 18, 1874, conveyed to 68 on Mar. 20, 1874. |
| 70. | The Mississippi River Railroad & Toll Bridge Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, Oct. 23, 1886. | Sold to 1, June 1, 1900. |
| 71. | Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, Dec. 4, 1886. | Sold to 1, June 1, 1900. |
| 72. | The Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, Mar. 13, 1885. | Sold to 71, Dec. 15, 1886. |
| 73. | Chicago, St. Louis and Western Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Illinois, May 15, 1882. | Sold to 72, Mar. 23, 1885. |
| 74. | Chicago, Pekin and Southwestern Railroad Company. | See 75. | Sold at foreclosure May 31, 1881, after receivership begun during June, 1877, to Francis E. Hinckley who caused the property to be conveyed to 73 by deed dated Dec. 31, 1883. |
| 75. | Chicago, Plainfield and Pekin Railroad Company. | See 76. | Name changed to 74, Apr. 19, 1869. |
| 76. | Chicago & Plainfield Railroad Company. | Under special act of Illinois, Feb. 24, 1859. | Name changed to 75, Mar. 29, 1869. |
| 77. | Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway of Iowa. | Under general laws of Iowa, Dec. 13, 1886. | Sold to 71, July 15, 1887. |
| 78. | The Sibley Bridge Company. | Under general laws of Missouri, Mar. 24, 1887. | Sold to 1, June 1, 1900. |
| 79. | The Kansas-[sic]Oklahoma Central and South-western Railway Company. | Under general laws of the Territory of Oklahoma and State of Kansas, June 14, 1893, and Aug. 17, 1894, respectively. | Sold at foreclosure June 29, 1900, and conveyed to 1, July 2, 1900. |
| 80. | The San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway Company. | Under general laws of California, Feb. 26, 1895. | Sold to 1, Apr. 1, 1901. |
| 81. | Florence, El Dorado and Walnut Valley Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Mar. 10, 1877. | Sold to 1, Apr. 10, 1901. |
| 82. | The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated May 31, 1886, filed in Kansas May 31, 1886. | Sold to 1, Apr. 10, 1901. |
| 83. | The Arkansas River and Western Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Aug. 4, 1885. | Consolidated May 31, 1886, with 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, and 92 to form 82. |
| 84. | The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Nov. 21, 1885. | Consolidated May 31, 1886, with 83, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, and 92 to form 82. |
| 85. | Colony Neosho Falls and Western Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Dec. 10, 1885. | Consolidated May 31, 1886, with 83, 84, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, and 92 to form 82. |
| 86. | Emporia & Eldorado Short Line Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Dec. 29, 1885. | Consolidated May 31, 1886, with 83, 84, 85, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, and 92 to form 82. |
| 87. | The Independence & Southwestern Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, July 25, 1885. | Consolidated May 31, 1886, with 83, 84, 85, 86, 88, 89, 90, 91, and 92 to form 82. |
| 88. | Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Sept. 10, 1885. | Consolidated May 31, 1886, with 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90, 91, and 92 to form 82. |
| 89. | Leroy & Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Nov. 27, 1885. | Consolidated May 31, 1886, with 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 90, 91, and 92 to form 82. |
| 90. | Ottawa, Osage City and Council Grove Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Aug. 16, 1883. | Consolidated May 31, 1886, with 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 91, and 92 to form 82. |
| 91. | The Pawnee Valley and Denver Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Sept. 28, 1885. | Consolidated May 31, 1886, with 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, and 92 to form 82. |
| 92. | The Walnut Valley & Colorado Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Aug. 26, 1885. | Consolidated May 31, 1886, with 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, and 91 to form 82. |
| 93. | The Southern Kansas and Panhandle Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, July 28, 1886. | Sold to 82, Jan. 1, 1890. |
| 94. | Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated Sept. 6, 1882, filed in Kansas Oct. 6, 1882. | Sold to 1, Apr. 10, 1901. |
| 95. | Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Jan. 23, 1877. | Consolidated Oct. 6, 1882, with 96 to form 94. |
| 96. | The Elk and Chatauqua Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Dec. 13, 1878. | Consolidated Oct. 6, 1882, with 95 to form 94. |
| 97. | Marion and McPherson Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated Sept. 6, 1882, filed in Kansas Oct. 6, 1882. | Sold to 1, Apr. 10, 1901. |
| 98. | The Marion and McPherson Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Jan. 23, 1877. | Consolidated Oct. 6, 1882. with 99 to form 97. |
| 99. | Marion and McPherson Extension Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Dec. 13, 1878. | Consolidated Oct. 8, 1882, with 98 to form 97. |
| 100. | Wichita and Southwestern Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation, dated Sept. 6, 1882, filed in Kansas Oct. 6, 1882. | Sold to 1, Apr. 10, 1901. |
| 101. | Wichita and South Western Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, June 22, 1871. | Consolidated Oct. 6, 1882, with 102 and 103 to form 100. |
| 102. | The Cowley, Sumner and Fort Smith Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Oct. 28, 1878. | Consolidated Oct. 6, 1882, with 101 and 103 to form 100. |
| 103. | The Harvey County Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Dec. 6, 1880. | Consolidated Oct. 6, 1882, with 101 and 102 to form 100. |
| 104. | Cerrillos Coal Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Territory of New Mexico, Jan. 9, 1892. | Sold at foreclosure Jan. 9, 1901, after receivership begun Nov. 9, 1900. Acquired by 1, June 3, 1901. |
| 105. | Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company in Chicago. | Under general laws of Illinois, May 11, 1887. | Sold to 1, Mar. 6, 1902. |
| 106. | Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company. | Under special act of Congress, June 16, 1897, approved Mar. 3, 1897. | Sold to 1 as of July 1, 1902, and conveyed by deed dated July 1, 1903, except certain lands and its right to exist as a corporation. |
| 107. | Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company. | Under special act of Congress, July 27, 1866, approved July 27, 1866. | Sold separately in three divisions. The Western division, Isleta, N. Mex., to Needles, Calif., was sold at foreclosure May 3, 1897, after receivership begun Jan. 6, 1894, and acquired by 106 June 24, 1897. The other two divisions were acquired separately by predecessors of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company, one Nov. 2, 1876, the other Dec. 18, 1897. |
| 108. | The Montgomery County Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Apr. 4, 1903. | Sold to 1, Oct. 24, 1903. |
| 109. | Southern California Railway Company (of 1892). | Under general laws of California, through articles of consolidation, dated June 8, 1892, filed in California June 27, 1892. | Sold to 1, Jan. 17, 1906. |
| 110. | Santa Fe and Santa Monica Railway Company. | Under general laws of California, Apr. 4, 1892. | Consolidated June 27, 1892, with 111 and 112 to form 109. |
| 111. | San Bernardino and Eastern Railway Company. | Under general laws of California, Aug. 11, 1890. | Consolidated June 27, 1892, with 110 and 112 to form 109. |
| 112. | Southern California Railway Company (of 1889). | Under general laws of California, through articles of consolidation, dated Sept. 6, 1889, filed in California Nov. 7, 1889. | Consolidated June 27, 1892, with 110 and 111 to form 109. |
| 113. | California Southern Railroad Company. | Under general laws of California, through articles of consolidation, dated Dec. 28, 1881, filed in California Jan. 10, 1882. | Consolidated Nov. 7, 1889, with 116 and 117 to form 112. |
| 114. | California Southern Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of California, Oct. 23. 1880. | Consolidated Jan. 10, 1882, with 115 to form 113. |
| 115. | The California Southern Extension Railroad Company. | Under general laws of California, May 24, 1881. | Consolidated Jan. 10, 1882, with 114 to form 113. |
| 116. | Redondo Beach Railway Company. | Under general laws of California, Apr. 23, 1888. | Consolidated Nov. 7, 1889, with 113 and 117 to form 112. |
| 117. | California Central Railway Company. | Under general laws of California, through articles of consolidation, dated Apr. 23, 1887, filed in California May 20, 1887. | Consolidated Nov. 7, 1889, with 113 and 116 to form 112. |
| 118. | Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Rail Road Company. | Under general laws of California, Sept. 5, 1883. | Consolidated May 20, 1887, with 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125 to form 117. |
| 119. | The Los Angeles and Santa Monica Railroad Company. | Under general laws of California, Jan. 6, 1886. | Consolidated May 20, 1887, with 118, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125 to form 117. |
| 120. | Riverside, Santa Ana and Los Angeles Railway Company. | Under general laws of California, Sept. 29, 1885. | Consolidated May 20, 1887, with 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125 to form 117. |
| 121. | San Bernardino and San Diego Railway Company. | Under general laws of California, Nov. 20, 1886. | Consolidated May 20, 1887, with 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, and 125 to form 117. |
| 122. | San Bernardino and Los Angeles Railway Company. | Under general laws of California, Nov. 22, 1886. | Consolidated May 20, 1887, with 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, 124, and 125 to form 117. |
| 123. | San Bernardino Valley Railway Company. | Under general laws of California, Jan. 12, 1887. | Consolidated May 20, 1887, with 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 124, and 125 to form 117. |
| 124. | San Diego Central Railroad Company. | Under general laws of California, Nov. 8, 1886. | Consolidated May 20, 1887, with 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, and 125 to form 117. |
| 125. | San Jacinto Valley Railway Company. | Under general laws of California, Mar. 7, 1887. | Consolidated May 20, 1887, with 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, and 124 to form 117. |
| 126. | Elsinore, Pomona & Los Angeles Railway Company. | Under general laws of California, Dec. 6, 1895. | Sold to 109, May 1, 1899. |
| 127. | The Arkansas Valley Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Colorado, Jan. 26, 1900. | Sold to 1, Mar. 16, 1907. |
| 128. | The Holly and Swink Railway Company. | Under general laws of Colorado, Jan. 17, 1906. | Sold to 1, Mar. 15, 1907. |
| 129. | The Eastern Oklahoma Railway Company. | Under general laws of Territory of Oklahoma, July 24, 1899. | Sold to 1, June 20, 1907. |
| 130. | The Guthrie and Western Railway Company. | Under general laws of Territory of Oklahoma, Jan. 9, 1900. | Sold to 129, June 16, 1902. |
| 131. | The Kiowa, Chickasha, and Fort Smith Railway Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, July 13, 1899. | Sold to 129, Mar. 14, 1904. |
| 132. | The Denver Enid and Gulf Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Territory of Oklahoma, Mar. 31, 1902. | Sold to 129, May 22, 1907. |
| 133. | The Denver Kansas and Gulf Railway Company. | See 134. | Sold to 132, Apr. 3, 1907. |
| 134. | The Denver Kansas and Gulf Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Kansas, Aug. 16, 1905. | Name changed to 133, Oct. 17, 1905. |
| 135. | The Eastern Railway Company of New Mexico. | Under general laws of Territory of New Mexico, Oct. 30, 1902. | Sold to 1, Jan. 23, 1912. |
| 136. | The Pecos Valley and Northeastern Railway Company. | Under general laws of Territory of New Mexico, Mar. 10, 1898. | Sold to 135, Mar. 19, 1907. |
| 137. | The Pecos Valley Railway Company. | Under general laws of Territory of New Mexico, through articles of consolidation, filed in New Mexico, Aug. 27, 1890. | Sold at foreclosure Apr. 21, 1898, after receivership begun Feb. 17, 1896, to 136. |
| 138. | The Pecos Valley Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Territory of New Mexico, Mar. 10, 1890. | Consolidated Aug. 27, 1890, with 139 to form 137. |
| 139. | The Pecos Northern Railroad Company. | Under general laws of Territory of New Mexico, Aug. 9, 1890. | Consolidated Aug. 27, 1890, with 138 to form 137. |
| 140. | The Santa Fe Terminal Company of California. | Under general laws of California, Feb. 23, 1899. | Sold to 1, July 24, 1912. |
The Topeka Equipment Company, which was incorporated in Kansas on March 7, 1876, to acquire equipment and lease or sell the same, sold all of the equipment owned by it in two lots. The first lot consisting of 372 units, was sold to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company on February 28, 1889, and the second lot, consisting of 20 units, was sold to the Santa Fe on October 30, 1896. On November 30, 1896, the Topeka Equipment Company was dissolved.
The Atlantic and Pacific Equipment Company was incorporated July 3, 1888, under the general laws of Kansas, for the purpose of selling, hiring, or leasing equipment to railroad companies. The entire equipment of The Atlantic and Pacific Equipment Company was sold to C. W. Smith, receiver of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company, as of June 1, 1896, and was conveyed by deed dated June 15, 1896.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
[edit]The road wholly owned by the Santa Fe, amounting to 7,141.701 miles, was acquired partly through foreclosure and reorganization of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, partly by subsequent purchases, partly by construction, and partly by completion of construction begun by a predecessor company. Of the 132 corporations which comprise the line of succession culminating in the Santa Fe as at present constituted, 8 did not construct or improve any property. Those corporations were—
- The Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Extension Company.
- Lawrence and Carbondale Railway Company.
- Pleasant Hill and Lawrence Branch of the Pacific Railroad Company.
- The Hutchinson, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway Company.
- The McPherson Texas and Gulf Railroad Company.
- The Los Angeles and Santa Monica Railroad Company.
- The Pecos Valley Railroad Company.
- The Pecos Northern Railroad Company.
Seven others acquired property from predecessors, but either these have no records, or the records reviewed do not show whether they improved such property while they owned it. These corporations were:
- Saint Louis, Lawrence and Denver Railroad Company.
- The Crawford County Railroad Company.
- Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company.
- Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad Company.
- Ottawa & Burlington Railroad Company.
- The Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company.
- Southern California Railway Company (of 1889).
The data with respect to the miles of road constructed by the 107 remaining corporations, the years in which the various portions of the line were constructed, and the manner in which the Santa Fe acquired the property are indicated in the following table, wherein, to facilitate comparison with the table showing corporate succession, the same order of corporations is maintained.
| [Mileage subtotal] |
Recorded mileage | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquired by construction: | ||||
| Owasso to Tulsa, Okla., 1905. | 10.32 | |||
| Keesee to Buchtel, Colo., 1906-1908. | 38.79 | |||
| Bristol to Korman, Colo., 1906-1908. | 16.97 | |||
| Las Animas to Waveland, Colo., 1906-1908. | 2.25 | |||
| At Garden City, Kans., 1911. | 0.25 | |||
| At Dodge City, Kans., 1913. | 0.04 | |||
| 68.62 | ||||
| Constructed partly by The Montgomery County Railway Company and completed by the Santa Fe, Havana to Caney, Kans., 1903. | 5.39 | |||
| 74.01 | ||||
| Acquired through reorganization committee, from the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, Dec. 12, 1895, constructed by that company: | ||||
| Topeka to Burlingame, Kans., 1869. | 26.67 | |||
| Burlingame to Emporia, Kans., 1870. | 33.65 | |||
| Emporia to Newton, Kans., 1871. | 73.60 | |||
| Newton, Kans., to Kansas-Colorado State line, 1872. | 283.04 | |||
| Atchison to Topeka, Kans., 1872. | 50.46 | |||
| 467.42 | ||||
| Acquired by purchase: | ||||
| From The Wichita & Western Railway Company, Dec. 31, 1898— | ||||
| Constructed by The Wichita and Western Railroad Company, Wichita to Kingman, Kans., 1883-1884. | 44.93 | |||
| Constructed by The Kingman, Pratt & Western Railroad Company, Kingman, Kans., to west line of Kiowa County, Kans., 1886-1887. | 79.71 | |||
| 124.64 | ||||
| Less mileage abandoned by The Wichita & Western Railway Company, Dec. 10, 1895, Pratt, Kans., to west line of Kiowa County, Kans. | 44.85 | |||
| 79.79 | ||||
| From The Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company, Feb. 15, 1899— | ||||
| Constructed partly by the Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company and completed by The Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company, Rincon, N. Mex., to the New Mexico-Texas State line, placed in operation, July 1, 1881. | 56.35 | |||
| Constructed by the Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company, San Martial to Deming, N. Mex., July, 1880, to March 20, 1881. | 127.95 | |||
| 184.30 | ||||
| From The New Mexican Railroad Company, Feb. 15, 1899, constructed by that company— | ||||
| Las Vegas to Hot Springs, N. Mex., 1882-1883. | 9.02 | |||
| San Antonio to Carthage, N. Mex., 1882-1883. | 9.64 | |||
| Dillon to Blossburg, N. Mex., 1882-1886. | 3.47 | |||
| Nutt to Lake Valley, N. Mex., 1883-1884. | 13.31 | |||
| Socorro to Magdalena, N. Mex., 1886. | 27.34 | |||
| 62.78 | ||||
| Less mileage abandoned, Feb. 20, 1896, San Antonio to Carthage, N. Mex. | 9.64 | |||
| 53.14 | ||||
| From The New Mexico and Southern Pacific Railroad Company, Feb. 15, 1899, constructed by that company— | ||||
| Colorado-New Mexico State line to Las Vegas, N. Mex., 1878-1879. | 118.20 | |||
| Las Vegas to San Marcial, N. Mex., 1879-1880. | 235.50 | |||
| Lamy to Santa Fe, N. Mex., 1879-1880. | 18.10 | |||
| 371.80 | ||||
| From the Silver City, Deming and Pacific Railroad Company, Feb. 15, 1899, constructed by that company, Deming to Silver City, N. Mex., placed in operation July 1, 1884. | 46.55 | |||
| From the Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company, Feb. 15. 1899— | ||||
| Constructed by that company, union depot at Kansas City, Mo., to Missouri-Kansas State line, 1875. | 1.28 | |||
| Constructed by The Lawrence and Topeka Railway Company, Lawrence to Topeka, Kans., 1871. | 26.36 | |||
| Constructed by the Kansas Midland Rail Road Company, Missouri-Kansas State line to Corliss, Kans., 1875, placed in operation by the Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company, Oct. 1, 1875. | 21.90 | |||
| Constructed by The St. Louis, Lawrence and Denver Rail Road Company, Lawrence to Corliss, Kans., 1865. | 16.52 | |||
| Constructed partly by The St. Louis, Lawrence and Denver Rail Road Company and completed by The St. Louis, Lawrence & Denver Railroad Company, Corliss, Kans., to Pleasant Hill, Mo., 1865-1871. | 44.82 | |||
| (The records reviewed do not indicate whether the Saint Louis, Lawrence and Denver Railroad Company constructed any portion of this road. Certain of the right of way in Cass County, Mo., was acquired by The Lawrence and Pleasant Hill Railway Company). | ||||
| Less mileage conveyed to a predecessor of the Kansas City, Clinton and Springfield Railway Company, Oct. 18, 1877. | 44.82 | |||
| 66.06 | ||||
| From the Leavenworth, Northern and Southern Railway Company, Feb. 15, 1899, constructed by that company, Hawthorn to Wilder, Kans., December, 1886, to Nov. 1, 1887. | 45.37 | |||
| From The Southern Kansas Railway Company, Feb. 15, 1899— | ||||
| Constructed partly by The Harper & Western Railroad Company and completed by The Southern Kansas Railway Company— | ||||
| Attica, Kans., to the Kansas-Oklahoma State line, near Kiowa, Kans., 1884-Aug. 6, 1885. | 22.41 | |||
| Attica to Medicine Lodge, Kans., 1884-Jan. 11, 1886. | 21.01 | |||
| Constructed by The Southern Kansas Railway Company— | ||||
| Arkansas City, Kans., to Kansas-Oklahoma State line, 1886-June 12, 1887. | 3.99 | |||
| Kansas-Oklahoma State line to Purcell, Okla., 1886-June 12, 1887. | 150.01 | |||
| Girard to Pittsburg, Kans., placed in operation June 12, 1887. | 12.39 | |||
| Kansas-Oklahoma State line near Kiowa, Kans., to the Oklahoma-Texas State line near Goodwin, Okla., 1886-Sept. 12, 1887. | 117.61 | |||
| Constructed by The Nebraska, Topeka, Iola and Memphis Railroad Company, Girard to Walnut, Kans., 1882-May 1, 1883. | 16.00 | |||
| Constructed by the Kansas Southern Railroad Company, Chanute to Walnut, Kans., placed in operation Jan. 1, 1884. | 24.28 | |||
| (Acquired during 1883 and 1884 certain right of way and an undetermined amount of engineering and grading between Independence and Elgin, Kans., subsequently used by The Independence & South-Western Railroad Company and The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company.) | ||||
| Constructed by The Kansas City and Emporia Railroad Company, North Ottawa to Emporia, Kans., 1883-Feb. 1, 1884. | 54.19 | |||
| Constructed by the Southern Kansas and Western Railroad Company, Independence to Harper, Kans., 1879-1880. | 137.51 | |||
| Constructed by the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company, Lawrence to Coffeyville, Kans., 1867-Aug. 28, 1871. | 142.82 | |||
| Constructed by the Southern Kansas Rail Road Company, Cherryvale to Independence, Kans., year not ascertained. | 9.70 | |||
| Constructed by the Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad and Telegraph Company, Olathe to North Ottawa, Kans., placed in operation Aug. 22, 1870. | 32.20 | |||
| Constructed by the Sumner County Railroad Company, Wellington to Hunnewell, Kans., placed in operation June 16, 1880. | 18.32 | |||
| Constructed by the Kansas City and Olathe Railroad Company, Olathe to Holliday Junction, Kans., placed in operation June 1, 1882. | 14.10 | |||
| Constructed by the Kansas City, Burlington and Santa Fe Railway Company, Burlington Junction to Burlington, Kans., 1877-Apr. 1, 1878. | 41.40 | |||
| Constructed by The Harper & Western Railroad Company, Harper to Attica, Kans., placed in operation Nov. 10, 1884. | 11.46 | |||
| 829.40 | ||||
| From The Burlingame and Northwestern Railway Company, Apr. 1, 1899— | ||||
| Constructed by the Manhattan Alma and Burlingame Railway Company, Burlingame to Manhattan, Kans., 1880. | 56.62 | |||
| Less mileage abandoned by Adiel Sherwood, trustee, Alma to Manhattan, Kans., Aug. 1, 1898. | 22.39 | |||
| 34.23 | ||||
| From The Silver City and Northern Rail Road Company, Apr. 17, 1899, constructed by that company, Whitewater to San Jose, N. Mex., 1891. | 13.55 | |||
| From The Kansas & Southeastern Railroad Company, Dec. 20, 1899, constructed by that company, Kansas-Oklahoma State line near Hunnewell, Kans., to Braman, Okla., 1898. | 9.07 | |||
| From The Hutchinson and Southern Railway Company, Dec. 20, 1899— | ||||
| Constructed by that company, Blackwell to Ponca City, Okla., placed in operation July 1, 1899. | 14.48 | |||
| Constructed by The Hutchinson & Southern Railroad Company— | ||||
| Hutchinson to Kingman, Kans., 1889. | 31.58 | |||
| Kingman Kans., to Kansas-Oklahoma State line, 1890. | 48.10 | |||
| Kansas-Oklahoma State line to Wakita, Okla., 1897. | 8.46 | |||
| Constructed by the Gulf Railroad Company— | ||||
| Wakita to Medford, Okla., placed in operation Mar. 1, 1897. | 12.13 | |||
| Medford to Blackwell, Okla., 1897-Mar. 1, 1898. | 26.61 | |||
| 141.36 | ||||
| From The Santa Rita Railroad Company, Jan. 13, 1900, constructed by that company, San Jose to Santa Rita, N. Mex., placed in operation Dec. 1, 1898. | 4.28 | |||
| From The Denver and Santa Fe Railway Company, Jan. 19, 1900— | ||||
| Constructed by that company, Pueblo to Denver, Colo., placed in operation Oct. 1, 1887. | 116.12 | |||
| Constructed by The Denver Circle Rail Road Company, at Denver, Colo., 1881. | 8.01 | |||
| 124.13 | ||||
| Less mileage at Denver, Colo., abandoned during 1898 by The Denver and Santa Fe Railway Company that had been constructed by The Denver Circle Rail Road Company. | 8.01 | |||
| 116.12 | ||||
| From the Hanover Railroad Company, Jan. 19, 1900, constructed by that company, Hanover Junction to Fierro, N. Mex., placed in operation. Dec. 1, 1899. | 6.18 | |||
| From The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of 1878), Jan. 19, 1900— | ||||
| Constructed by that company, Clelland to Canon City, Colo., placed in operation Jan. 1, 1888. | 6.83 | |||
| Constructed partly by The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of September, 1875) and completed by The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of 1878)— | ||||
| La Junta, Colo., to the Colorado-New Mexico State line, placed in operation September, 1878. | 96.19 | |||
| Pueblo to Rockvale, Colo., 1878-Nov. 25, 1880. | 36.27 | |||
| Constructed partly by The Canon City and San Juan Railway Company, partly by The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of September, 1875), and completed by The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of 1878)— | ||||
| Canon City to Texas Creek, Colo., 1877-1880. | 22.30 | |||
| Undetermined amount of uncompleted road between Texas Creek and Leadville, Colo. | ...... | |||
| 22.30 | ||||
| Less mileage and uncompleted road between Canon City and Leadville, Colo., disposed of by The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of 1878) to the Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company, during 1880. | 22.30 | |||
| Constructed partly by The Pueblo and Salt Lake Railway Company, partly by The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of March, 1875) and completed by The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of September, 1875), West Las Animas to Pueblo, Colo., 1874-Mar. 5, 1876. | 85.34 | |||
| Constructed by The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of March, 1875), Granada to West Las Animas, Colo., placed in operation Sept. 15, 1875. | 54.62 | |||
| Constructed by the Colorado and New Mexico Railroad Company, Kansas-Colorado State line to Granada, Colo., 1873. | 10.83 | |||
| 290.08 | ||||
| From The Blackwell and Southern Railway Company, Jan. 26, 1900, constructed by that company, Braman to Tonkawa, Okla., placed in operation Aug. 17, 1899. | 15.95 | |||
| From the St. Joseph, St. Louis and Santa Fe Railway Company, June 1, 1900— | ||||
| Constructed by that company, St. Joseph to Winthrop, Mo., 1887-Jan. 31, 1888. | 19.00 | |||
| Constructed by The Saint Louis and Saint Joseph Railroad Company, St. Joseph to North Lexington, Mo., 1870. | 76.14 | |||
| 95.14 | ||||
| Less mileage abandoned by the St. Joseph, St. Louis and Santa Fe Railway Company, between St. Joseph and Winthrop, Mo. | 18.91 | |||
| 78.23 | ||||
| From The Mississippi River Railroad & Toll Bridge Company, June 1, 1900, constructed by that company, across the Mississippi River, East Fort Madison, Ill., to Fort Madison, Iowa, 1887-July 1, 1888 (The bridge is used both for railroad and highway purposes). | .61 | |||
| From the Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company, June 1, 1900— | ||||
| Constructed by that company, Ancona, Ill., to east end of bridge across the Mississippi River at East Fort Madison, Ill., 1887-July 1, 1888. | 136.85 | |||
| (Reconstructed 87.54 miles of the road between Chicago and Ancona, Ill., 1887-1888, previously acquired from The Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company.) | ||||
| Constructed partly by the Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company of Iowa and completed by the Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company— | ||||
| West end of bridge across the Mississippi River at Fort Madison, Iowa, to the Iowa-Missouri State line, 1887-July 1, 1888. | 19.79 | |||
| Iowa-Missouri State line to east end of the bridge across the Missouri River near Sibley, Mo., and from the west end of this bridge to Big Blue Junction, Mo., 1887-July 1, 1888. | 193.28 | |||
| Constructed by the Chicago, St. Louis and Western Railroad Company, Chicago to Mason River Bridge, Ill., placed in operation Jan. 1, 1884. | 60.16 | |||
| Constructed by the Chicago, Pekin and Southwestern Railroad Company— | ||||
| Pekin to Pekin Junction, Ill., 1873. | 21.29 | |||
| Streator Junction to Ancona, Ill., 1873. | 30.71 | |||
| Ancona to Mason River Bridge, Ill., 1876. | 28.00 | |||
| 490.08 | ||||
| From The Sibley Bridge Company, June 1, 1900, constructed by that company, across the Missouri River near Sibley, Mo., 1887-July 1, 1888. | .76 | |||
| From The Kansas Oklahoma Central and South-western Railway Company, July 2, 1900, constructed by that company, Kansas-Oklahoma State line near Caney, Kans., to Owasso, Okla., 1899. (Approximately 18.5 miles of this line was placed in operation on Aug. 1, 1899, and the remainder on Nov. 1, 1899). | 56.85 | |||
| From The San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway Company, Apr. 1, 1901, constructed by that company— | ||||
| Stockton to Fresno, Calif., 1895-1897. | 123.44 | |||
| Fresno to Bakersfield, Calif., 1897-1898. | 110.26 | |||
| Calwa Junction to Visalia, Calif., 1896-1898. | 43.64 | |||
| Visalia to Corcoran Junction, Calif., 1898-1899. | 24.43 | |||
| Bakersfield to Kern Junction, Calif., 1899. | 2.40 | |||
| Stockton to Point Richmond, Calif., 1899-1900. | 70.43 | |||
| 374.60 | ||||
| From the Florence, El Dorado and Walnut Valley Railroad Company, Apr. 10, 1901, constructed by that company— | ||||
| Florence to Eldorado, Kans., placed in operation Aug. 1, 1877. | 29.32 | |||
| Eldorado to Douglas, Kans., placed in operation Aug. 1, 1881. | 24.27 | |||
| Douglas to Winfield, Kans., placed in operation Nov. 1, 1886. | 19.14 | |||
| 72.73 | ||||
| Less revisions. | 1.15 | |||
| 71.58 | ||||
| From The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company, Apr. 10, 1901— | ||||
| Constructed by that company— | ||||
| Gladstone, Kans., to Kansas-Nebraska State line, 1886-1888. | 162.72 | |||
| Abilene to Salina, Kans., 1887-Nov. 15, 1887. | 22.55 | |||
| Manchester to Barnard, Kans., placed in operation Jan. 1, 1888. | 43.38 | |||
| Little River to Holyrood, Kans., 1886-1887. | 30.27 | |||
| Augusta to Mulvane, Kans., 1886-Oct. 1, 1887. | 20.41 | |||
| Benedict Junction to Madison Junction, Kans., 1886-May 1, 1887. | 40.61 | |||
| (Certain preliminary survey for the line Benedict Junction to Madison Junction, Kans., was made by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railway Company during 1886.) | ||||
| 319.94 | ||||
| Constructed partly by The Arkansas River and Western Railroad Company and completed by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company, Hutchinson to Kinsley, Kans., 1885-Jan. 1, 1887. | 84.25 | |||
| Constructed partly by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railway Company and completed by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company, Burlington to Gridley, Kans., 1885-May 1, 1887. | 10.89 | |||
| Constructed partly by the Colony, Neosho Falls and Western Railroad Company and completed by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company, Colony to Yates Center, Kans., 1886-Aug. 1, 1887. | 24.74 | |||
| Constructed partly by the Emporia & Eldorado Short Line Railroad Company and completed by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company, Ellinor to Bazar, Kans., 1885-Oct. 1, 1887. | 10.00 | |||
| Constructed partly by The Independence & South-Western Railroad Company and completed by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company, Independence to Cedarvale, Kans., 1885-Jan. 1, 1887. | 54.71 | |||
| (Certain right of way and an undetermined amount of engineering and grading used for this line had been acquired by the Kansas Southern Railroad Company during 1883 and 1884.) | ||||
| Constructed partly by the Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas Railway Company and completed by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company, Chanute to Longton, Kans., 1885-Jan. 1, 1887. | 43.33 | |||
| Constructed partly by the Leroy & Western Railway Company, and completed by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company, Mulvane, Kans., to east line of Clark County, Kans., 1885-1887. | 138.01 | |||
| Constructed partly by the Ottawa, Osage City and Council Grove Rail Road Company and completed by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company, Osage City to Quenemo, Kans., 1885-Jan. 1, 1887. | 19.45 | |||
| Constructed partly by The Pawnee Valley and Denver Railroad Company and completed by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company, Larned to Jetmore, Kans., 1885-1887. | 46.33 | |||
| Constructed partly by The Walnut Valley & Colorado Railroad Company and completed by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company, Great Bend to Selkirk, Kans., 1885-1888. | 155.50 | |||
| Constructed by The Southern Kansas and Panhandle Railroad Company, east line of Clark County, Kans., to Englewood, Kans., 1886-1888. | 28.34 | |||
| Total. | 935.49 | |||
| Less mileage abandoned by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company— | ||||
| Abandonment and revision of line near Strong City, Kans. | 5.94 | |||
| Revision of line between Little River and Holyrood, Kans. | 3.96 | |||
| Ellinor to Gladstone, Kans., abandoned. | 3.23 | |||
| Scott City to Selkirk, Kans., abandoned May 3, 1896. | 35.23 | |||
| 48.36 | ||||
| 887.13 | ||||
| From the Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railway Company, Apr. 10, 1901— | ||||
| Constructed by that company, Howard to Moline, Kans., 1896. | 7.20 | |||
| Constructed by the Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railroad Company, Emporia, Kans., to the south line of Greenwood County, Kans., placed in operation Oct. 10, 1879. | 63.93 | |||
| Constructed by The Elk and Chatauqua Railroad Company, south line of Greenwood County, Kans., to Howard, Kans., 1879-Oct. 1, 1880. | 12.16 | |||
| 83.29 | ||||
| From the Marion and McPherson Railway Company, Apr. 10, 1901— | ||||
| Constructed by The Marion and McPherson Railroad Company, Florence, Kans., to the east line of Barton County, Kans., 1879-1880. | 93.09 | |||
| Constructed by the Marion and McPherson Extension Railroad Company, east line of Barton County, Kans., to Ellinwood, Kans., placed in operation Sept. 1, 1881. | 5.21 | |||
| 98.30 | ||||
| From the Wichita and Southwestern Railway Company, Apr. 10, 1901— | ||||
| Constructed by that company, Wellington, Kans., to a connection with the railroad of The Southern Kansas Railway Company, 1887. | 2.62 | |||
| Constructed by the Wichita and South Western Rail Road Company, Newton to Wichita, Kans., 1871-May, 1872. | 27.12 | |||
| Constructed by The Cowley, Sumner and Fort Smith Railroad Company— | ||||
| Wichita to Arkansas City, Kans., placed in operation Jan. 1, 1880. | 51.05 | |||
| Mulvane to Caldwell, Kans., 1879-June 15, 1880. | 44.17 | |||
| 95.22 | ||||
| Less revisions of line by that company between— | ||||
| Wichita and Arkansas City, Kans. | 1.04 | |||
| Mulvane and Wellington, Kans. | 3.58 | |||
| 4.62 | ||||
| 90.60 | ||||
| Constructed by The Harvey County Railroad Company, Sedgwick to Halstead, Kans., placed in operation Jan. 1, 1882. | 8.89 | |||
| 129.23 | ||||
| Less mileage abandoned by the Wichita and Southwestern Railway Company— | ||||
| Wellington, Kans., to a connection with the railroad of The Southern Kansas Railway Company. | 2.62 | |||
| Sedgwick to Halstead, Kans., Dec. 15, 1895. | 8.89 | |||
| 11.51 | ||||
| 117.72 | ||||
| From the Cerrillos Coal Railroad Company, June 3, 1901, constructed by that company, Waldo to Coal Mines, N. Mex., 1892. | 6.51 | |||
| From the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company in Chicago, Mar. 6, 1902, constructed by that company, Twentieth Street and Stewart Avenue to Crawford Avenue. Chicago, Ill., 1887-July 1, 1888. | 5.30 | |||
| From the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company, July 1, 1902, western division of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company, constructed by that company, Isleta, N. Mex., to Needles, Calif., 1880-1884. | 562.58 | |||
| (A portion of this line was placed in operation Nov. 1, 1883.) | ||||
| From the Southern California Railway Company (of 1892), Jan. 17, 1906— | ||||
| Constructed by that company— | ||||
| Casa Blanca to Prenda, Calif., 1896. | 2.04 | |||
| Richfield to Olinda, Calif., 1899. | 4.28 | |||
| 6.30 | ||||
| Constructed by the Santa Fe and Santa Monica Railway Company, Mesmer (Inglewood) to Santa Monica, Calif., placed in operation June 13, 1892. | 5.42 | |||
| Constructed by the San Bernardino and Eastern Railway Company, Highland Junction to Mentone, Calif., 1891-1892. | 12.88 | |||
| (A portion of this line was placed in operation on Aug. 17, 1891, and the remainder on Jan. 17, 1892.) | ||||
| Constructed partly by the California Southern Rail Road Company and completed by the California Southern Railroad Company, San Bernardino, Calif., via Temecula and Fallbrook Junction, to National City, Calif., 1881-1883. | 129.37 | |||
| (A portion of this line was placed in operation Nov. 23, 1882, and the remainder during 1883. In addition to the 10.72 miles of road extending from Temecula to Fallbrook, Calif., reported by the Santa Fe as having been abandoned as shown hereinafter, that portion of the above line extending from Fallbrook to a point 1.42 miles east of Fallbrook Junction, Calif., 16.63 miles, is not included in the inventory as it had been washed out and was under reconstruction on the date of valuation.) | ||||
| Constructed partly by The California Southern Extension Railroad Company and completed by the California Southern Railroad Company, San Bernardino to Barstow, Calif., 1881-1885. | 80.73 | |||
| Constructed by the Redondo Beach Railway Company, Inglewood to Redondo, Calif., placed in operation Sept. 1, 1888. | 10.77 | |||
| Constructed by the California Central Railway Company— | ||||
| Perris to San Jacinto, Calif., 1887-1888. | 19.44 | |||
| (Certain preliminary survey for above line was made by the San Jacinto Railway Company during May, 1887.) | ||||
| Redondo Junction, California to Port Ballona, Calif., 1887-1888. | 13.44 | |||
| 32.88 | ||||
| Constructed partly by the Riverside, Santa Ana and Los Angeles Railway Company and completed by the California Central Railway Company, 1886-1888— | ||||
| Los Angeles to Santa Ana, Calif. | 33.53 | |||
| High Grove to Orange, Calif. | 40.69 | |||
| 74.22 | ||||
| Constructed partly by the San Bernardino and San Diego Railway Company and completed by the California Central Railway Company, Santa Ana to Los Angeles Junction (Fallbrook Junction), Calif., 1887. | 49.49 | |||
| Constructed partly by the San Bernardino and Los Angeles Railway Company and completed by the California Central Railway Company, San Bernardino to San Gabriel River, Calif., 1887. | 38.88 | |||
| Constructed partly by the San Bernardino Valley Railway Company and completed by the California Central Railway Company, San Bernardino to Mentone, Calif., 1887. | 12.51 | |||
| Constructed partly by the San Diego Central Railroad Company and completed by the California Central Railway Company, Escondido Junction to Escondido, Calif., 1887. | 21.30 | |||
| Constructed by the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rail Road Company— | ||||
| Los Angeles to Olivewood, Calif., placed in operation Sept. 14, 1885. | 10.00 | |||
| Olivewood to San Gabriel River, Calif., 1885-1887. | 11.09 | |||
| 21.09 | ||||
| Constructed by the Elsinore, Pomona & Los Angeles Railway Company, Elsinore Junction to Alberhill, Calif., placed in operation July 1, 1896. | 7.76 | |||
| Total. | 503.60 | |||
| Less mileage sold or abandoned by the Southern California Railway Company (of 1892)— | ||||
| Sold to the Los Angeles and Pacific Railway Company, March, 1902, the Santa Monica branch— | ||||
| Mesmer (Inglewood) to Santa Monica, Calif. | 5.42 | |||
| Inglewood to Port Ballona, Calif., part of line Redondo Junction to Port Ballona, Calif. | 3.62 | |||
| 9.04 | ||||
| Abandoned June 28, 1892, Temecula to Fallbrook, Calif., part of line San Bernardino to National City, Calif. | 10.72 | |||
| Total | 19.76 | |||
| 483.84 | ||||
| From The Arkansas Valley Railroad Company, Mar. 16, 1907, constructed by that company— | ||||
| Rocky Ford to Buchtel, Colo., 1906-1907. | 16.06 | |||
| Lamar to Keesee, Colo., 1906-1907. | 13.16 | |||
| 29.22 | ||||
| From The Holly and Swink Railway Company, Mar. 15, 1907, constructed by that company— | ||||
| Swink to Shelton Junction, Colo., 1906. | 5.24 | |||
| Holly to Bristol, Colo., 1906. | 13.66 | |||
| 18.90 | ||||
| From The Eastern Oklahoma Railway Company, June 20, 1907— | ||||
| Constructed by that company— | ||||
| Guthrie Junction to Cushing, Okla., 1900-1902. | 47.86 | |||
| Ripley to Esau Junction, Okla., 1900-1902. | 40.42 | |||
| Newkirk to Pauls Valley, Okla., 1900-1904. | 183.67 | |||
| Davis to Sulphur, Okla., placed in operation Sept. 1, 1906. | 9.27 | |||
| Constructed by The Guthrie and Western Railway Company, Seward to Casbion, Okla., placed in operation during August, 1900. | 10.61 | |||
| Constructed by The Kiowa, Chickasha and Fort Smith Railway Company, Pauls Valley to Lindsay, Okla., 1901-1903. | 24.18 | |||
| Constructed by The Denver, Enid and Gulf Railroad Company— | ||||
| Guthrie to Enid, Okla., placed in operation Oct. 10, 1902. | 55.17 | |||
| Blanton Junction to Hillsdale, Okla., 1904-Feb. 1, 1905. | 10.71 | |||
| Hillsdale, Okla., to the Oklahoma-Kansas State line near Kiowa, Kans., 1905-Jan. 1, 1906. | 46.22 | |||
| 112.10 | ||||
| Constructed by The Denver, Kansas and Gulf Railway Company, Oklahoma-Kansas State line near Kiowa, Kans., to Belvidere, Kans., 1906-1907. | 49.30 | |||
| 477.41 | ||||
| From The Eastern Railway Company of New Mexico, Jan. 23, 1912— | ||||
| Constructed by that company— | ||||
| Texico to Rio Puerco, N. Mex., 1905-1908. | 266.03 | |||
| Sandia to Dalies, N. Mex., 1907. | 3.55 | |||
| Clovis to Cameo, N. Mex., 1908. | 8.97 | |||
| Constructed by The Pecos Valley and Northeastern Railway Company, Roswell, N. Mex., to the New Mexico-Texas State line in eastern New Mexico, placed in operation April, 1899. | 111.60 | |||
| Constructed by The Pecos Valley Railway Company— | ||||
| New Mexico-Texas State line in southern New Mexico to Carlsbad, N. Mex., 1890-January, 1891. | 35.00 | |||
| Carlsbad to Roswell, N. Mex., placed in operation during October, 1894. | 74.87 | |||
| 109.87 | ||||
| Less revision of line New Mexico-Texas State line in southern New Mexico to Carlsbad, N. Mex. | 1.65 | |||
| 108.22 | ||||
| 498.37 | ||||
| Less mileage abandoned by The Eastern Railway Company of New Mexico during July, 1908, previously acquired from The Pecos Valley and Northeastern Railway Company, Cameo, N. Mex., to the New Mexico-Texas State line. | 11.60 | |||
| 486.77 | ||||
| From The Santa Fe Terminal Company of California, July 24, 1912, constructed by that company, terminal facilities at San Francisco, Calif., including 0.53 mile of yard tracks and sidings. | ...... | |||
| From the Galena, Frontenac and Northern Railway Company (not a predecessor) April 15, 1908, constructed by that company, an undetermined mileage of main and yard tracks and sidings at Frontenac, Kans., for the purpose of serving the mines. | ...... | |||
| 7,176.34 | ||||
| Less mileage abandoned or reclassified by the Santa Fe— | ||||
| Abandoned— | ||||
| Previously acquired from the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company, abandoned during 1908, Sandia to Rio Puerco, N. Mex. | 9.05 | |||
| Previously acquired from The Arkansas Valley Railroad Company abandoned Jan. 1, 1916, Rocky Ford to Fenton, Colo. | 3.42 | |||
| 12.47 | ||||
| Reclassified as sidetracks, Jan. 1, 1916, previously acquired from The Arkansas Valley Railroad Company— | ||||
| At Rocky Ford, Colo. | .57 | |||
| Fenton to Shelton Junction, Colo. | 2.40 | |||
| 2.97 | ||||
| 15.44 | ||||
| Total. | 7,160.90 | |||
| Difference between total recorded mileage and mileage inventoried as of date of valuation. | 7.511 | |||
| Mileage inventoried as of date of valuation. | 7,152.389 | |||
In addition, the Santa Fe jointly owns with other common-carrier corporations 2.7 miles of road located at Chicago and Joliet, Ill., and Pueblo, Colo. The details of the construction of this road were not determined.
Leased Railway Property
[edit]The Santa Fe uses on date of valuation property owned by other companies and other companies use property owned by the Santa Fe 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:
| Rental | |
|---|---|
| Solely owned, but not used | |
| Leased to— | |
| Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Company, property used for tracks leading to Dearborn Station Annex, Chicago, Ill.; term 5 years from Oct. 9, 1913, and there after subject to 6 months' notice; stipulated payment $47,542.52 per annum and all taxes. Includes option given the lessee to purchase property during the 5-year period at price of $792,391.96. | $47,543.52 |
| Illinois Northern Railway, tracks, 4.178 miles of Twenty-sixth Street line in Chicago, Ill., connecting with the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad at Western Avenue to Archer Avenue; term 50 years from Aug. 1, 1902; stipulated payment of 5 per cent on valuation less 4 per cent on cost of track elevation assumed by the lessee, 33⅓ per cent of gross earnings in excess of a sum bearing the same ratio to the rental as $27,500 bears to $15,000, also all taxes and maintenance. | 53,701.52 |
| Neola Elevator Company, grain elevator and lands at Argentine, Kans.; term from Dec. 27, 1915, to June 30, 1921; stipulated payment of $64,949.52 annual rental and 6 per cent per annum on certain maintenance. | 42,149.69 |
| A. C. Battelle, part of station ground and buildings at Ottawa, Kans., for location of car-repair plant; term 6 months from May 1, 1914, and thereafter, subject to 90 days' notice; stipulated payment of $750 per month, all taxes and insurance. | 8,100.00 |
| The Chicago River and Indiana Railroad Company, slip and dock facilities and adjacent property at Robey Street, Chicago, Ill.; term 25 years from Jan. 1, 1909, and thereafter until canceled by the giving of 5 years' notice; stipulated payment of $7,500 per annum and taxes. | 8,470.68 |
| Leased from— | |
| California, Arizona and Santa Fe, entire property; term 20 years from Mar. 1, 1912; stipulated payment of $1,081,686.28 per annum, plus sinking-fund contribution. | 1,094,686.28 |
| Dodge City and Cimarron Valley Railway, entire property; term 10 years from July 1, 1913; no stipulated rental paid; Santa Fe waives interest on indebtedness of lessor, and pays all taxes and expenses of maintaining corporate organization. | --- |
| Garden City, Gulf and Northern, entire property; term 15 years from July 1, 1911; no stipulated rental paid; Santa Fe waives interest on indebtedness of lessor, and pays all taxes and expenses of maintaining corporate organization. | --- |
| Laton and Western Railroad, entire property; term 5 years from Feb. 22, 1911, term extended to Aug. 20, 1916 by agreement; no stipulated rental paid; Santa Fe waives interest on indebtedness of lessor and pays all taxes and expenses of maintaining corporate organization. | --- |
| Minkler Southern Railway, entire property; term from Oct. 1, 1914, until canceled by the giving of 30 days' notice; no stipulated rental paid; Santa Fe waives interest on indebtedness of lessor and pays all taxes and expenses of maintaining corporate organization. | --- |
| Oil Fields and Santa Fe Railway, entire property; term May 7, 1915, to May 6, 1930; no stipulated rental paid; Santa Fe waives interest on indebtedness of lessor and pays all taxes and expenses of maintaining corporate organization. | --- |
| Oklahoma Central Railroad, entire property; term 10 years from Aug. 1, 1914; stipulated payment of $60,000 per annum for first 3 years and $77,500 per annum thereafter; taxes and expenses of maintaining corporate organization paid by lessee. | 60,000.00 |
| Rocky Mountain and Santa Fe Railway, entire property; term 10 years from July 1, 1915; stipulated payment of $120,000 per annum; taxes and expenses of maintaining corporate organization paid by lessee. | 120,000.00 |
| Verde Valley Railway, entire property; term 49 years from Nov. 1, 1912; stipulated payment of $52,000 per annum. | 52,000.00 |
| Western Arizona Railway, entire property; term 50 years from Jan. 11, 1906; no stipulated rental paid; Santa Fe pays all taxes and expenses of maintaining corporate organization. | --- |
| St. Louis, Rocky Mountain and Pacific Company (a coal company), tracks, 4.103 miles of main track and 0.939 mile of siding from Blossburg to Brilliant, N. Mex., and Brilliant mines; term 1 year from Oct. 1, 1906, and until canceled by the giving of 30 days’ notice; stipulated payment of $2,360 per annum; lessee to also pay taxes, maintenance, and operating expenses. | 2,360.00 |
| Chicago and North Western Railway Company, tracks, 1.269 miles, from Kansas-Nebraska State line to Superior, Nebr.; term 99 years from Oct. 15, 1896; stipulated payment of 5 per cent per annum on cost of property; taxes, maintenance, and operating expenses paid by lessee. | 1,618.77 |
| The Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis Railway Company, tracks, 0.322 mile of main line and 0.267 mile of yard tracks at Pittsburg, Kans.; term 99 years from Dec. 1, 1901, and thereafter subject to 1 year's notice; stipulated payment of $100 per month, and all taxes and maintenance. | 1,191.33 |
| The Grand Trunk Junction Railway Company, State Street property Chicago, Ill.; held under purchase contract dated July 20, 1887, expiring Jan. 1, 1935; stipulated annual rental of 6 per cent on agreed purchase price of $1,300,000 until property conveyed to the Santa Fe; lessee pays all taxes and assessments. | 78,000.00 |
| State of California, property in San Francisco, Calif., known as the China Basin property; term 50 years from July 8, 1895; stipulated rental of $1,000 per annum, and the building of certain wharves, ferry buildings, etc., as more fully set out in the section of this report devoted to improvements on leased railway property. | --- |
| Solely owned but jointly used, used with | |
| The Chicago and Alton Railroad Company— | |
| Tracks 3.59 miles from Joliet to Plaines, Ill.; term from Sept. 19, 1905, until canceled by the giving of 1 year's notice; stipulated payment of $1,560.96 per annum; 2 per cent additional on additions and betterments; taxes one-half; operation and maintenance on basis of use. | 3,665.68 |
| Tracks 15.60 miles from Plaines to Pequot, Ill.; term from Sept. 19, 1905, until canceled by the giving of one year's notice; reciprocal arrangement for double track line; no rental; each company has joint use of the other's tracks and bears one-half the cost of maintaining and operating the facilities used by both parties. | --- |
| Chicago Great Western Railroad Company, tracks 7.70 miles from St. Joseph to Bee Creek Junction, Mo.; term 95 years from Jan. 1, 1890; stipulated payment of 4 per cent per annum on one-half valuation; maintenance, operation, taxes, and insurance on basis of use. | 5,691.90 |
| The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company— | |
| Tracks 16.91 miles from Guthrie to Cashion, Okla.; term 1 year from Feb. 1, 1908, and thereafter until canceled by giving 6 months' notice; stipulated payment for regular trains, 50 cents per train-mile; extra trains, 40 cents per train-mile. On business handled for the Santa Fe, The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company receives a proportion of the revenue. | 42,277.08 |
| Terminal facilities, Atchison, Kans.; term 25 years from Apr. 1, 1898; stipulated payment of 2% per cent interest on valuation; taxes one-half; maintenance operation, wheelage basis. | 3,983.32 |
| 0.60 mile of main track, also yard tracks and terminal facilities, Lindsay, Okla.; term from Aug. 27, 1905, until canceled by giving 1 year's notice; stipulated payment of 2½ per cent interest on valuation; one half taxes, maintenance, and certain miscellaneous revenue. Operation, tonnage basis. | 2,000.96 |
| Tracks 10.68 miles from near Abilene to near Solomon, Kans.; term from July 25, 1915, until canceled by the giving of 6 months' notice; reciprocal arrangement, The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company contributing 10.32 miles of its line from near Solomon to near Salina, and the operation of a portion of each other's parallel line discontinued; each company maintains its own line; no rentals charged; expense at stations divided on tonnage basis and other expenses as agreed. | --- |
| Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek District Railway Company, yard and station facilities, Colorado Springs, Colo.; term Mar. 1, 1905, to Mar. 1, 1907, and thereafter until terminated by giving 6 months' notice; stipulated payment of $325 per month. | 1,560.00 |
| Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company, tracks 2.4 miles from Trinidad to Jansen, Colo.; term 25 years from June 7, 1902; stipulated payment of 2½ per cent interest on valuation; proportion of taxes, one-half maintenance, on cars handled basis. | 3,465.15 |
| El Paso & Southwestern Railroad Company, tracks 34.11 miles from Whitney to White Water, N. Mex.; term 10 years from Oct. 1, 1913; stipulated payment of 3 per cent interest on valuation; maintenance and operation on car mileage basis. | 15,049.38 |
| Fort Smith & Western Railroad Company, yards and terminal facilities, Guthrie, Okla.; term from Oct. 10, 1903, until terminated by either party giving 6 months' notice; stipulated payment of passenger station 1½ per cent interest on valuation, freight station 1⅔ per cent interest on valuation, and track 2½ per cent on valuation; maintenance and operation on basis of use. | 2,388.82 |
| The Grand Canyon Railway Company, tracks 0.53 mile and yard tracks and sidings 4.41 miles, including station and terminal facilities at Williams, Ariz., term indefinite from July 1, 1912; stipulated payment of $20,000 per annum. | 7,808.84 |
| The Colorado & Wyoming Railway Company, tracks, 2.4 miles, from Trinidad to Jansen, Colo.; term from May 1, 1902, until canceled by giving 90 days' notice; stipulated payment of 50 cents per train-mile; local business handled on The Colorado & Wyoming Railway Company trains; The Colorado & Wyoming Railway Company pays the Santa Fe 25 per cent. | 932.68 |
| Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company, freight tracks, Kansas City, Mo.; term Jan. 1, 1904, to Dec. 31, 1909, and thereafter until terminated by either party giving 30 days' notice; stipulated payment of 5 per cent on one-half of valuation; taxes proportionate to number of users; maintenance and operation on cars-handled basis. | 2,552.73 |
| Colorado Midland Railway Company, yard and station facilities, Colorado Springs, Colo.; term July 1, 1903, to July 1, 1904, and thereafter until terminated by either party giving 6 months' notice; stipulated payment of $900 per month. | 3,000.00 |
| The Colorado and Southern Railway Company, tracks, 115.27 miles, from Pueblo, Colo., to Denver, Colo., and terminal facilities at Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Denver, Colo.; term 25 years from Mar. 1, 1915; stipulated payment of $900 per mile per annum for single track, and $1,680 per mile per annum for double track, for maintenance; taxes one-half; operation and other maintenance on basis of use. At date of valuation the Santa Fe was including the amounts received in other accounts than joint facilities. | --- |
| Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company, tracks and facilities, Purcell, Okla.; term Jan. 1, 1915, until terminated by either party giving 6 months' notice; stipulated payment of one-half of the estimated cost of maintenance and operation and 3 per cent per annum on excess value of Santa Fe facilities over the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company facilities used jointly. | 5,399.76 |
| Kansas City Terminal Railway Company, tracks, Kansas City, Mo.; term from Feb. 1, 1912, until terminated by either party giving 30 days' notice; stipulated payment of $1 per train passing over track. | 4,798.80 |
| The Leavenworth & Topeka Railway Company, tracks, 11.45 miles, Topeka to Meriden Junction, Kans.; term Jan. 1, 1901, until terminated by either party giving 60 days' notice; stipulated payment of $200 per month; covers all expenses; Santa Fe receives 75 per cent of The Leavenworth & Topeka Railway Company passenger revenues. | 1,783.44 |
| Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, tracks, 7.80 miles, from Eton to Congo, Mo.; term 99 years from June 3, 1902; stipulated payment of 4 per cent per annum on one-half valuation, taxes one-half; maintenance and operation, basis cars handled. | 16,603.05 |
| Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company— | |
| Freight tracks, Kansas City, Mo.; term Apr. 1, 1907, to Mar. 31, 1927; stipulated payment of 5 per cent on one half of valuation; taxes proportionate to number of users; maintenance and operation on cars-handled basis. | 2,527.12 |
| Tracks and facilities, Guthrie, Okla.; term Feb. 21, 1904, to Feb. 21, 1914; a stipulated payment of 2½ per cent interest on valuation of tracks; 1½ per cent on passenger depot; taxes one-fourth; operation, passenger station, tickets sold; tracks, cars handled. | 1,128.08 |
| Tracks, 3.94 miles, from Dewey to Bartlesville, Okla.; term 25 years from Nov. 7, 1902, until canceled by giving 1 year's notice; stipulated payment of 2½ per cent interest on valuation; one-half taxes and insurance; maintenance and operation on basis of cars handled. Proportion Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company freight and passenger revenue 60 per cent. | 9,697.30 |
| San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company, tracks, 99.51 miles, from Daggett to Riverside, Calif.; term from May 1, 1905, until canceled by giving 3 years' notice; stipulated payment of one-half of 4¾ per cent per annum on valuation; maintenance, operation, taxes, and certain miscellaneous revenues divided on wheelage basis. | 150,698.90 |
| Sunset Railway Company, tracks, 3.76 miles, Bakersfield to Kern Junction, Calif.; term from Oct. 24, 1906, until canceled by giving 1 year's notice; stipulated payment of $3,000 per annum; maintenance and operation on basis of use. | 3,400.56 |
| Southern Pacific Company, switching zone, Antioch-Martinez, Calif.; term May 16, 1902, to Feb. 25, 1945; stipulated payment of 2 per cent per annum on valuation; maintenance, basis cars handled. | 470.03 |
| The St. Joseph & Grand Island Railway Company, tracks, 19.5 miles, from St. Joseph to Gower, Mo.; term 25 years from Aug. 1, 1898; stipulated payment of 2 per cent per annum on valuation of facilities, St. Joseph to Bee Junction, Mo.; 3 per cent per annum on valuation of facilities, Bee Junction to Gower, Mo.; 3 per cent on valuation of station facilities; also proportion of maintenance, taxes, and operation. | 6,472.85 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company, tracks, 9.7 miles, from Avard to Waynoka, Okla.; term 4½ years from Apr. 13, 1912; terminable thereafter on 6 months’ notice from either party; stipulated payment of $4 per train, plus 60 per cent of local passenger revenue. | 3,455.04 |
| Wabash Railway Company, tracks, 29.66 miles, Carrollton Junction, Mo., to Camden Junction, Mo.; term from Aug. 1, 1907, until canceled by the giving of 90 days' notice; reciprocal arrangement for a double-track line; no rentals; each company has joint use of the other's tracks; joint expenses borne equally by each company. | --- |
| The Cimarron and Northwestern Railway Company, tracks, 0.30 mile at Cimarron, N. Mex.; period and terms of use and rentals accrued or received for year ended on date of valuation was not determined. | --- |
| Jointly used, but not owned; owned by | |
| Grand Trunk Western Railway Company owns the right of way, grading, and permanent structures; Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company owns the rail, ties, and all movable property; in respect to 3.282 miles of double track, from Elsdon to Morgan Street, in Chicago, Ill. The property is not used by the Grand Trunk Western Railway Company, but that company leased it to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company for 99 years from Aug. 20, 1887; the lease was assigned by the Santa Fe to the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company June 26, 1907, the Santa Fe reserving the right to the free joint use of the property with the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company. While the stipulated rental of $18,000 per annum under the lease assigned to the latter company is paid by the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Company to the Grand Trunk Western Railway Company, the Santa Fe pays only a portion of the maintenance for use of the tracks. | --- |
| The Chicago and Alton Railroad Company— | |
| Tracks, 15.76 miles, from Plaines to Pequot, Ill.; term from Sept. 19, 1905, until canceled by the giving of 1 year's notice; reciprocal arrangement for a double track line. No rental. Each company has joint use of the other's tracks and bears one-half the cost of maintaining and operating the facilities used by both parties. | --- |
| Tracks, 2.48 miles at Chicago, Ill. Period and terms of use and rental accrued or paid during year ended at date of valuation was not determined. | --- |
| Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway Company, tracks, 5.92 miles, from Streator Junction to Pekin Junction, Ill.; term from Jan. 1, 1916, until canceled by the giving of 1 year's notice; stipulated payment of $8,850 per annum and two thirds of all on local passenger business between Eureka and Washington, Ill. | 7,089.65 |
| Wabash Railway Company tracks, 29.63 miles, from Carrollton Junction to Camden Junction, Mo.; term from Aug. 1, 1907, until canceled by the giving of 90 days' notice; reciprocal arrangement for a double-track line; no rental; each company has joint use of the other's tracks; joint expenses borne half-and-half by each company. | --- |
| The Kansas City Southern Railway Company, tracks, 24.39 miles, Pittsburg, Kans., to Joplin, Mo.; term 10 years from Apr. 1, 1911; stipulated payment of 2½ per cent per annum on valuation of property, plus a proportion on a car and engine basis of maintenance, operation, taxes, etc.; includes certain station and yard facilities at both points. | 21,910.06 |
| Atchison and Eastern Bridge Company, Missouri River bridge and approaches, 0.328 mile; no lease; bridge tariff, passengers 20 cents one way, 30 cents round trip; merchandise 2.5 cents per cwt.; cars $1.25 to $2.50 each. | 39,782.23 |
| The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company— | |
| Tracks, 19.56 miles and stations, Winthrop to St. Joseph, Mo.; term 99 years from Jan. 1, 1898; stipulated payment of 5 per cent per annum on $33,000 valuation and 2½ per cent per annum on $23,130 valuation, less 1 per cent per annum on $379,500 valuation of facilities used by Missouri Pacific Railway Company from Winthrop to Lake Contrary Junction, also on additions and betterments thereto; one-third of taxes and one-half of additions and betterments; cost of maintenance and operation on basis of car and locomotive mileage. | 4,185.14 |
| Tracks, 10.97 miles, from near Solomon to near Salina, Kans.; term from July 25, 1915, until canceled by the giving of 6 months' notice; reciprocal arrangement, the Santa Fe contributing 10.33 miles of its line from near Abilene to near Solomon, Kans., and the operation of a portion of each other's parallel line discontinued; each company maintains its own line; no rentals charged; expense at stations divided on tonnage basis, and other expenses as agreed. | --- |
| Tracks, 0.69 mile and bridge at Dodge City, Kans.; term from May 13, 1912, until canceled by the giving of 6 months' notice; stipulated payment of $2 per train up to 4 trains per day, and 50 cents per train for all over 4 trains per day, with minimum of 12 trains per week. | 1,042.75 |
| Tracks, 19.76 miles, Wellington to Caldwell, Kans.; term of lease not determined; stipulated payment of 50 cents per train-mile; rental accrued or paid during year ended on date of valuation. | 2,894.84 |
| Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Company, tracks, 1.29 miles of double track and Dearborn passenger station and tracks and buildings appurtenant thereto at Chicago, Ill.; term 999 years from May 21, 1887; stipulated payment of $70,000 per annum and one-sixth of additions and betterments; taxes, insurance, maintenance, and operation on basis of car and engine mileage. | 81,646.83 |
| Chicago and North Western Railway Company, terminal facilities at Superior, Nebr.; term 97 years from Oct. 15, 1896; stipulated payment of 2½ per cent per annum on valuation, and one-half of taxes; maintenance and operation on basis of cars or engines handled. | 3,240.33 |
| The Chicago River and Indiana Railroad Company, yard tracks and other terminal facilities, Chicago, Ill.; term 25 years from Jan. 1, 1909, and thereafter until canceled by the giving of 5 years' notice; stipulated payment of $3,600 per annum and a proportion of taxes, maintenance, and operation. | 5,407.87 |
| Chicago Junction Railway Company, tracks to stockyards, Chicago, Ill.; no formal lease; trackage furnished at rates of 37.5 cents to 75 cents per car. | 3,909.84 |
| Joliet Union Depot Company, union-depot facilities at Joliet, Ill.; term 30 years from Nov. 1, 1912; stipulated payment of one-third of interest on outstanding bonds of lessor; one third of taxes and proportion of maintenance and operation on basis of cars and engines departing. | 23,276.32 |
| St. Joseph Terminal Railroad Company, freight-terminal facilities at St. Joseph, Mo.; term 50 years from May 1, 1902; stipulated payment of interest on outstanding bonds of lessor; taxes, maintenance, and operation on basis of use. | 11,751.42 |
| Saint Joseph Union Depot Company, union-depot facilities at St. Joseph, Mo.; term 50 years from Sept. 2, 1880; stipulated payment of one-tenth of taxes, maintenance, and operation. | 657.17 |
| Atchison Union Depot and Railroad Company, union-depot facilities at Atchison, Kans.; term 50 years from July 1, 1879, stipulated payment of one-fourth of principal on bonds retired and of interest on outstanding bonds of lessor, taxes, maintenance, and operation. | 1,613.61 |
| Missouri Pacific Railroad Company, tracks, 1.37 miles, Caney, Kans., to Kansas-Oklahoma State line; term from Nov. 1, 1903, until canceled by the giving of 1 year's notice; stipulated payment of $360 per annum and proportion of taxes and maintenance. | 517.90 |
| Joplin Union Depot Company, freight and passenger terminal facilities at Joplin, Mo.; term 100 years from July 1, 1911; stipulated payment one-fourth interest on outstanding bonds of lessor and taxes; maintenance and operation on basis of use. | 8,528.23 |
| Kansas City Terminal Railway Company, tracks, 6.46 miles of double track from Big Blue Junction to Union Station, Kansas City, Mo.; including passenger-terminal facilities; term 200 years from June 12, 1909; stipulated payment of one-twelfth of interest on outstanding bonds and other indebtedness of lessor; one-twelfth of taxes less one-twelfth of the revenue; maintenance and operation on basis of use. | 166,449.61 |
| The Wichita Union Terminal Railway Company, union-depot and terminal facilities at Wichita, Kans.; term 999 years from Mar. 8, 1914; stipulated payment of one-third of interest on outstanding bonds of lessor; taxes, revenues, insurance, maintenance, and operation on basis of use. | 42,839.53 |
| Union Pacific Railroad Company, tracks, 2.63 miles, Leavenworth to Fort Leavenworth and other tracks on the military reservation of Fort Leavenworth, Kans.; term 10 years from Dec. 23, 1911; stipulated payment of 2½ per cent per annum on valuation; taxes, maintenance, and operation on wheelage basis. | 1,447.02 |
| St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company— | |
| Terminal facilities at Tulsa, Okla.; term from Mar. 27, 1912, until canceled by the giving of 60 days' notice; stipulated payment of 2½ per cent per annum on valuation; one-half of insurance and taxes; maintenance and operation on basis of use. | 15,481.42 |
| Tracks, 2.97 miles, Blanton to Enid, Okla.; term 99 years from Nov. 15, 1904; stipulated payment of $500 per annum; maintenance and operation on basis of use. | 1,777.01 |
| The Pueblo Union Depot and Railroad Company, union depot facilities at Pueblo, Colo.; term 50 years from Aug. 1, 1889; stipulated payment of one-fifth on interest on bonds of lessor, taxes, insurance, and sinking-fund requirements; maintenance and operation on basis of use. | 8,042.57 |
| The Denver Union Terminal Railway Company, union-depot facilities at Denver, Colo.; term 99 years from Apr. 1, 1914; stipulated payment of one-sixth of interest on outstanding bonds of lessor; maintenance and operation on basis of use. | 27,571.23 |
| The Colorado and Southern Railway Company, terminal facilities at Denver, Colo., Colorado Springs, Colo., and Pueblo, Colo.; term 25 years from Mar. 1, 1915; stipulated payment of one-half of taxes; maintenance and operation on basis of use. At date of valuation the Santa Fe was including the costs in other accounts than joint facilities. | --- |
| Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company, tracks, 1.10 miles at Ada, Okla.; period and terms of use and rental accrued or paid during year ended on date of valuation was not determined. | --- |
| Southern Pacific Company, tracks, 67.38 miles, from Mojave to Kern Junction, Calif., including stations and facilities for operation of trains; term from July 1, 1899, until canceled by the giving of 5 years' notice; 60 per cent of the revenue from local business on the joint line is paid to the Southern Pacific Company; rental stipulated payment of 2¼ per cent per annum on valuation and one-half of taxes; maintenance and operation on basis of use. | 125,971.12 |
| Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company, tracks and terminal facilities at Purcell, Okla.; term from Jan. 1, 1915, until canceled by 6 months' notice; stipulated payment of 3 per cent per annum on excess value of Santa Fe facilities over the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company facilities; reciprocal arrangement; maintenance and operation divided equally; no payment necessary by Santa Fe as it contributes facilities valued in excess of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company facilities. | --- |
| Richmond Belt Railway, used with Southern Pacific Company, tracks, 5.044 miles, from Richmond to Winehaven, together with 4.001 miles of side tracks; no formal lease; used jointly by Southern Pacific Company and the Santa Fe; no stipulated payment; 40 per cent of revenues paid to lessor; maintenance, operation, and taxes on basis of cars handled. Amount rental paid during year ended June 30, 1916, not determined. | --- |
| State of California, used with Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company, part of the ferry terminal at San Francisco embracing ferry slips, waiting and baggage rooms, ticket office and other similar facilities; term of lease not determined; used jointly by Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company and the Santa Fe; no stipulated payment; rental and operating expenses on basis of certain percentages. | 69,842.94 |
| The Colorado and Southwestern Railroad Company, used with Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company, tracks, 0.716 mile, between Chandler Junction to Denver and Rio Grande Junction, Colo.; period and terms of use not determined. | --- |
| Illinois Central Railroad Company, tracks, 1.63 miles at Chicago, Ill., known as St. Charles Air Line; term in perpetuity from Sept. 12, 1887; stipulated payment of 75 cents per engine and 40 cents per car. | 282.37 |
| Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Company, leased to The Belt Railway Company of Chicago, used with Santa Fe and 11 other tenant companies; term 50 years from Nov. 1, 1912; The Belt Railway Company of Chicago performs certain switching service for the tenants; certain expenses and revenues are apportioned to the 12 tenant companies on wheelage basis; proportion paid by the Santa Fe for rental and service. | 70,595.92 |
There are other facilities of minor importance, such as interlockers, yard tracks and sidings, etc., in which the Santa Fe grants or receives joint use, that are not listed in this section.
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Lessor Companies
[edit]- California, Arizona and Santa Fe
- Dodge City and Cimarron Valley Railway
- Garden City, Gulf and Northern
- Laton and Western Railroad
- Minkler Southern Railway
- Oklahoma Central Railroad
- Oil Fields and Santa Fe Railway
- Rocky Mountain and Santa Fe Railway
- Verde Valley Railway
- Western Arizona Railway
Predecessor Companies
[edit]Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, Formerly Named Atchison and Topeka Railroad Company
[edit]Introductory
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company was incorporated February 11, 1859, under a special act of the Territory, now State, of Kansas, as the Atchison and Topeka Railroad Company. On November 24, 1863, the name was changed to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Although the railroad property of this company was conveyed to the Santa Fe, a reorganized company, by deed dated December 12, 1895, the accounts of the company and of its receivers were continued to December 31, 1895, the effective date of the reorganization. Therefore, the accounting data given in this report cover the period to December 31, 1895. The records reviewed do not indicate that the company was controlled by any individual, association, or corporation on the date of reorganization. On the other hand, this company then controlled the companies named below through stock ownership:
Controlled companies whose properties were operated under lease by the receivers of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company:
- Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company in Chicago
- The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company
- Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company
- The Denver and Santa Fe Railway Company
- Florence, El Dorado and Walnut Valley Railroad Company
- Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company
- Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railway Company
- Leavenworth, Northern and Southern Railway Company
- Marion and McPherson Railway Company
- The New Mexican Railroad Company
- The New Mexico and Southern Pacific Railroad Company
- The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of 1878)
- The Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company
- St. Joseph, St. Louis and Santa Fe Railway Company
- Silver City, Deming and Pacific Railroad Company
- Wichita and Southwestern Railway Company
Companies, controlled through other subsidiary companies, whose properties were operated under lease by the receivers of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company:
- The Mississippi River Railroad & Toll Bridge Company
- The Sibley Bridge Company
- The Southern Kansas Railway Company
Controlled companies whose properties were not operated by the receivers of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company:
- Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company (controlled jointly with the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company)
- Cerrillos Coal Railroad Company
- Colorado Midland Railway Company
- Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company
- Leavenworth, Topeka and South Western Railway Company (controlled jointly with Union Pacific Railway Company)
- Manhattan Alma and Burlingame Railway Company (controlled jointly with the Union Pacific Railway Company)
- New Mexico and Arizona Railroad Company
- Rio Grande and El Paso Railroad Company
- St. Louis, Kansas City and Colorado Railroad Company
- St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company
- Sonora Railway Company, Limited
- Southern California Railway (of 1892)
- The Wichita & Western Railway Company (controlled jointly with the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company)
The property of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company was operated by its own organization from the date its first section of road was placed in operation during 1869 until the receivership, December 23, 1893, and by receivers from December 24, 1893, to the date of reorganization. The railroad operated by the receivers on the date of reorganization consisted of a standard-gauge railroad aggregating 4,329.79 miles, and located in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico. The owned mileage amounted to 467.42 miles and extended from Atchison to the Kansas-Colorado State line, all in the State of Kansas. The mileage operated under lease amounted to 3,862.37 miles, and extended from Chicago, Ill., through the States of Iowa and Missouri, to various points in Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. The receivers on date of sale also had trackage rights over about 23.34 miles of road owned by other carriers.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The mileage owned by the company, amounting to 467.42 miles, was constructed by or for it during the period 1869 to 1872. The mileage originally constructed was recorded as 468.44 miles, but was subsequently reduced to 467.42 miles through remeasurements and line changes. The construction of the line from Topeka to Burlingame, Kans., was started by a group of men known as the Atchison Associates, but the construction contracts with the associates were canceled and the work completed by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Also the remainder of the mileage was constructed by forces of this company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Wichita & Western Railway Company
[edit]Introductory The Wichita & Western Railway Company was incorporated under the general laws of Kansas through articles of consolidation, dated July 18, 1889, filed July 24, 1889. It was controlled on December 30, 1898, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of a majority of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporations. Although the company did not acquire title to its property until July 24, 1889, it commenced recording the results of corporate operations in its books on January 1, 1889, and other accounts were opened as of that date. The accounting data in this report, therefore, cover the period from January 1, 1889, to December 31, 1898. The report of the Santa Fe on the corporate history of The Wichita & Western Railway Company states that the property of the latter was operated by its own organization from January 1, 1889, until the receivership, February 1, 1895, and from the latter date until the date of sale it was operated by a receiver. However, certain records reviewed indicate that during the period July 1, 1890, to beginning of receivership the property was operated by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, as agent, under agreements dated July 1, 1890. The company owned on the date of sale 79.79 miles of single-track standard gauge steam railroad extending from Wichita to Pratt, Kans.
The railroad operated by the company was located in the State of Kansas and amounted to 340.55 miles. The owned mileage amounted to 184.72 miles and consisted of three lines, one extending from Lawrence to Coffeyville, Kans., one from Olathe to North Ottawa, Kans., and the other from Cherryvale to Independence, Kans. The mileage operated under lease amounted to 155.83 miles and consisted of two lines, all in Kansas, one a main line owned by the Southern Kansas and Western Railroad Company, extending from Independence to Harper, Kans., 137.51 miles, and the other a branch line owned by the Sumner County Railroad Company, extending from Wellington to Hunnewell, Kans., 18.32 miles.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 79.79 miles of road owned by the company on the date of sale, it had acquired 44.93 miles from The Wichita and Western Railroad Company and 34.86 miles from The Kingman, Pratt & Western Railroad Company. The road originally acquired from the latter company consisted of 79.71 miles extending from Kingman to the west line of Kiowa County, Kans., but on December 10, 1895, that part of the road west of Pratt, Kans., 44.85 miles, was abandoned. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Wichita and Western Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Wichita & Western Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Wichita and Western Railroad Company was incorporated May 17, 1883, in the State of Kansas. It was jointly controlled on July 24, 1889, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the company controlled The Kingman, Pratt & Western Railroad Company through ownership of a majority of the capital stock.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from the date it was put in operation to the date of consolidation. Although the property of this company was not conveyed to its successor until July 24, 1889, the company discontinued recording the results of corporate operations in its books on December 31, 1888, and other accounts were closed as of that date. The accounting data in this report, therefore, cover the period to December 31, 1888. The railroad operated on the date of consolidation amounted to 44.93 miles, all owned. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, wholly within the State of Kansas and extending from Wichita to Kingman, Kans.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The 44.93 miles of road had been acquired by construction during 1883 and 1884. The construction work was performed by the forces of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company.
The Kingman, Pratt & Western Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Wichita & Western Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Kingman, Pratt & Western Railroad Company was incorporated September 11, 1885, in the State of Kansas. It was controlled on July 24, 1889, the date of consolidation, by The Wichita and Western Railroad Company through ownership of a majority of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from the date it was put in operation to the date of consolidation. Although the property of this company was not conveyed to its successor until July 24, 1889, the company discontinued recording the results of corporate operations in its books on December 31, 1888, and other accounts were closed as of that date. The accounting data in this report, therefore, cover the period to December 31, 1888. The railroad operated by the company on the date of consolidation amounted to 79.71 miles, all owned. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, wholly within the State of Kansas and extending from Kingman to the west line of Kiowa County, Kans., and had been acquired by construction during 1886 and 1887.
The Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company
[edit]Introductory
The Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company was incorporated under the general laws of the Territory of New Mexico, through articles of consolidation, dated April 18, 1881, filed April 18, 1881. It was controlled on February 15, 1899, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated, under lease, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and its receivers from April 18, 1881, to December 31, 1895. From the latter date to the date of sale it was operated by the Santa Fe. Although the company did not acquire title to its original property until April 18, 1881, it commenced recording the results of corporate operations on March 20, 1881, the date the original road was completed and placed in operation by its predecessor. No accounting was included in the records of this company for the results of corporate operations and improvements of its property subsequently to December 31, 1888, and December 31, 1889, respectively, such items being merged with or included in the accounts of the lessees. The railroad owned on the date of sale amounted to 184.30 miles of single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, all in New Mexico. It consisted of a main line extending from San Marcial to Deming, and a branch line extending from Rincon to the New Mexico-Texas State line.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 184.30 miles of road owned on the date of sale, 127.95 miles were acquired from the Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company, and 56.35 miles by completion of construction begun by that company. The construction work was performed by the forces of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Extension Company, Predecessor of The Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company
[edit]The Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Extension Company was incorporated April 18, 1881, in the Territory of New Mexico. It was controlled on April 18, 1881, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation. This company owned no common-carrier property.
Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company
[edit]Introductory
The Rio Grande, Mexico and Pacific Railroad Company was incorporated June 19, 1880, under the general laws of the Territory of New Mexico. It was controlled on April 18, 1881, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company from the date a portion of the line was completed to the date of consolidation. The railroad owned by the company on the date of consolidation consisted of 127.95 miles of single-track standard-gauge steam railroad extending from San Marcial to Deming, N. Mex., and 56.35 miles of partially constructed single-track standard-gauge line between Rincon, N. Mex., and the New Mexico-Texas State line.
Development of Fixed Physical Property The entire 127.95 miles of completed road and 56.35 of partially constructed road was acquired by construction. The construction work was all performed by the forces of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company.
The New Mexican Railroad Company
[edit]Introductory
The New Mexican Railroad Company was incorporated January 16, 1882 under the general laws of the Territory of New Mexico. The results of corporate operations of this company subsequently to December 31, 1888, and the improvements made to its property subsequently to December 31, 1889, are not recorded in the accounts of this company that were reviewed, but are merged with and included in the accounts of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and the Santa Fe. The company was controlled by the Santa Fe on February 15, 1899, the date of sale, through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and its receivers from the date it was placed in operation to December 31, 1895. From January 1, 1896, to date of sale, it was operated by the Santa Fe. The railroad owned by this company on date of sale was a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, located wholly within the then Territory of New Mexico and aggregating 53.14 miles. It extended from Socorro to Magdalena, Nutt to Lake Valley, Las Vegas to Hot Springs, and from Dillon Junction to Blossburg.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The road originally owned by the company, aggregating 62.78 miles, was all acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by the forces of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company or under its supervision. Of the mileage originally constructed, 9.64 miles, between San Antonio and Carthage, N. Mex., were abandoned during 1896, leaving 53.14 miles owned on date of sale. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The New Mexico and Southern Pacific Railroad Company
[edit]Introductory
The New Mexico and Southern Pacific Railroad Company was incorporated February 6, 1878, in the Territory of New Mexico. No accounting was included in the records of this company with respect to the operation of its property or for improvements to its property subsequently to December 31, 1888, and September 30, 1889, respectively. Such accounting was merged with and included in the accounts of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and the Santa Fe. The company was controlled on February 15, 1899, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of a majority of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records do not indicate that this company itself then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated under lease successively by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, the receivers thereof, and the Santa Fe, from the date its first section of road was placed in operation to the date of sale. The railroad owned on the date of sale amounted to 371.80 miles. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, wholly within the Territory of New Mexico and extended from the Colorado-New Mexico State line to San Marcial and from Lamy to Santa Fe.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The entire 371.80 miles of road was acquired through construction performed by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company or under its supervision during the period from 1878 to 1880. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Silver City, Deming and Pacific Railroad Company
[edit]Introductory
The Silver City, Deming and Pacific Railroad Company was incorporated March 23, 1882, in the Territory of New Mexico. No accounting was included in the records of this company for the results of the operation of its property or for the outlays for improvements to its property subsequently to December 31, 1888, and December 31, 1889, respectively. Such items were merged with and included in the accounts of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and the Santa Fe. The company was controlled on February 15, 1899, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of a majority of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated under lease, successively by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, the receivers thereof, and the Santa Fe from July 1, 1884, the date its first section of road was placed in operation, to the date of sale. The railroad owned on the date of sale amounted to 46.55 miles. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, wholly within the Territory of New Mexico and extended from Deming to Silver City, N. Mex. This road was originally narrow gauge, the construction of which was begun in 1883 by Prosper W. Smith, under a contract dated February 24, 1883. During March, 1884, Smith was released from the contract and the company changed the road from narrow to standard gauge.
Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company
[edit]Introductory
The Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company was formed September 29, 1875, in the State of Kansas, through articles of consolidation dated July 13, 1875, filed in Kansas September 29, 1875. No accounting was included in the records of the company for the results of the operation of its property or for the outlays for improvements to its property subsequently to December 31, 1888, and December 31, 1889, respectively. Such items were merged with and included in the accounts of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and the Santa Fe. The company was controlled on February 15, 1899, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the company controlled The Southern Kansas Railway Company through ownership of a majority of its capital stock. It also jointly controlled, with other companies, The Kansas City Belt Railway Company.
The property of this company was operated under lease successively by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, the receivers thereof, and the Santa Fe from the date of acquirement thereof to the date of sale. The railroad owned on the date of sale amounted to 66.06 miles. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Kansas City, Mo., to Topeka, Kans.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The 66.06 miles of road owned by the company was acquired by consolidation, purchase, and construction as follows:
| Recorded mileage | |
|---|---|
| Consolidation of Sept. 29, 1875: | |
| From The Lawrence and Topeka Railway Company, Lawrence to Topeka, Kans. | 26.36 |
| From Kansas Midland Rail Road Company, Missouri-Kansas State line to Corliss, Kans. | 21.90 |
| 48.26 | |
| Purchase from Frank Morison, that portion of the road formerly owned by the St. Louis, Lawrence and Western Railroad Company, between Lawrence and Corliss, Kans. | 16.52 |
| Construction, union depot at Kansas City, Mo., to the Missouri-Kansas State line. | 1.28 |
| Total. | 66.06 |
Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section devoted to development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Lawrence and Topeka Railway Company, Predecessor of the Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Lawrence and Topeka Railway Company was incorporated December 2, 1868, in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute books and other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on September 29, 1875, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated by its own organization from the date it was placed in operation to the date of consolidation. The railroad operated by the company on the date of consolidation amounted to 26.36 miles, all owned. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, wholly within the State of Kansas and extended from Lawrence to Topeka. This property was all acquired by construction. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the construction work was performed by the company's own forces or by contract. The authorized capital stock was $750,000 par value. How much of that amount was actually issued, or the considerations received therefor, was not ascertainable from the records reviewed.
Kansas Midland Rail Road Company, Predecessor of the Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Kansas Midland Rail Road Company was incorporated May 29, 1873, in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute books and other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on September 29, 1875, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company had not been placed in operation at the date of consolidation. The railroad owned on the date of consolidation amounted to 21.90 miles. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad wholly within the State of Kansas and extended from the Missouri-Kansas State line to Corliss, Kans., all of which had been acquired by construction. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the construction work was performed by the company's own forces or by contract. The authorized capital stock was $1,000,000 par value. How much of this amount was actually issued, or the considerations received therefor, was not indicated by the records reviewed.
St. Louis, Lawrence ans Western Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company, Formerly Named The St. Louis, Lawrence and Denver Railroad Company
[edit]Introductory
The St. Louis, Lawrence and Western Railroad Company was incorporated in the State of Kansas on January 15, 1873, as The St. Louis, Lawrence and Denver Railroad Company. The name was changed on February 26, 1874. No accounting records of the company were obtained for the period from the date of its organization to February 28, 1874. The results of the operation of its property subsequently to July 21, 1876, were not recorded in the accounting records that were obtained. Therefore, only partial information can be given from its accounts in connection with its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on February 23, 1877, the date of sale, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the company’s own organization from January 15, 1873, the date it was acquired, to the date of sale. The railroad owned on the date of sale amounted to 61.34 miles. It extended from Lawrence, Kans., via De Soto Junction (now Corliss) and Olathe, Kans., to Pleasant Hill, Mo.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The entire 61.34 miles of road had been acquired from The St. Louis, Lawrence & Denver Railroad Company in the consolidation of January 15, 1873, by which this company was formed. The property, rights, and franchises of the company were sold at foreclosure sale on February 23, 1877, and conveyed by special master's deed dated March 6, 1877, to Frank Morison, who by deeds dated October 18, 1877, conveyed the portion extending from Lawrence to Corliss, Kans., 16.52 miles, to the Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company and the remainder extending from Corliss, Kans., to Pleasant Hill, Mo., 44.82 miles, to the Pleasant Hill and De Soto Railroad Company, a predecessor of the Kansas City, Clinton and Springfield Railway Company.
Lawrence and Carbondale Railway Company, Predecessor of the St. Louis, Lawrence and Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Lawrence and Carbondale Railway Company was incorporated July 31, 1871, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. No accounting records of this company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. The records reviewed do not indicate whether this company was controlled by any individual or corporation on January 15, 1873, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation. The report of the Santa Fe upon its corporate history states that the company did not construct or operate any railroad. The records reviewed do not indicate what property, if any, was owned by this company on the date of consolidation.
The St. Louis, Lawrence & Denver Railroad Company, Predecessor of the St. Louis, Lawrence and Western Railroad Company
[edit]The St. Louis, Lawrence & Denver Railroad Company was incorporated in the State of Kansas, November 14, 1870, through articles of consolidation dated November 10, 1870, filed November 14, 1870. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on January 15, 1873, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from the date of acquirement of its original railroad to the date of consolidation. This company owned on the date of consolidation 61.34 miles of single-track standard gauge steam railroad extending from Lawrence, Kans., via De Soto Junction (now Corliss) and Olathe, Kans., to Pleasant Hill, Mo. This property was acquired in the consolidation of the Pleasant Hill and Lawrence Branch of the Pacific Railroad Company and the Saint Louis, Lawrence and Denver Railroad Company. At the time it was acquired, 16.52 miles are known to have been completed and previously in operation, but the records reviewed are not clear as to what part of the remainder, 44.82 miles, was completed after its acquisition by this company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Pleasant Hill and Lawrence Branch of the Pacific Railroad Company, Predecessor of The St. Louis, Lawrence & Denver Railroad Company
[edit]The Pleasant Hill and Lawrence Branch of the Pacific Railroad Company was incorporated about 1869 in the State of Missouri, under the general act of March 21, 1868. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on November 14, 1870, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation. The records reviewed do not indicate what property, if any, was owned by this company on the date of consolidation.
Leavenworth, Northern and Southern Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Leavenworth, Northern and Southern Railway Company was incorporated October 24, 1885, in the State of Kansas. No accounting was included in the records of the company for the results of the operation of its property or for the outlays for improvements to its property subsequently to December 31, 1888, and September 30, 1889, respectively. Such items were merged with and included in the accounts of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and those of the Santa Fe. The company was controlled on February 15, 1899, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company, itself, then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated under lease, successively by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, the receivers thereof, and the Santa Fe from November 1, 1887, the date it was placed in operation to the date of sale. The railroad owned on the date of sale amounted to 45.37 miles. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, wholly within the State of Kansas, and extending from Hawthorne to Wilder. This road was constructed by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company for this company during the period from December, 1886, to November 1, 1887.
The Southern Kansas Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Southern Kansas Railway Company was incorporated under the general laws of Kansas through articles of consolidation, dated April 16, 1885, and filed on the same date. Although the company acquired title to its original property on April 16, 1885, the results of corporate operations are recorded in its books for the period April 1, 1885, to September 30, 1889. The results from operation of its property and the outlays for improvements to its property subsequently to September 30, 1889, are not recorded in the accounting records of this company, but are merged with and included in the accounts of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and the Santa Fe.
The company was controlled on February 15, 1899, the date of sale, by the Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company through ownership of a majority of its outstanding capital stock. The Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company was, in turn, controlled by the Santa Fe through ownership of the entire capital stock. On the other hand, this company itself controlled on the date of sale, through ownership of the entire outstanding capital stock, The Southern Kansas Railway Company of Texas (now the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company), which operated its own property. It also owned one-ninth of the outstanding capital stock of the Union Depot Company, of Kansas City, Mo. The property was operated from the date of its formation to the date of sale, as indicated below.
| Operated by | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Own organization. | Apr. 16, 1885 | Dec. 31, 1887 |
| Under lease by— | ||
| Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. | Jan. 1, 1888 | Dec. 23, 1893 |
| Receiver of Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. | Dec. 24, 1893 | Dec. 31, 1895 |
| Santa Fe. | Jan. 1, 1896 | Date of sale. |
The railroad owned on the date of sale was a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad located in Kansas and Oklahoma and aggregating 829.40 miles. It consisted of two disconnected main lines and seven branch lines. One main line extended from Holliday Junction, Kans., via Cherryvale, Kans., to the Oklahoma-Texas State line near Goodwin, Okla., with branch lines diverting therefrom in the State of Kansas, extending from North Ottawa to Lawrence, North Ottawa to Emporia, Burlington Junction to Burlington, Chanute to Pittsburg, Cherryvale to Coffeyville, Wellington to Hunnewell, and Attica to Medicine Lodge. The other main line extended from Arkansas City, Kans., to Purcell, Okla.
Development of Fixed Physical Property Of the 829.40 miles of road owned by the company on the date of sale, it had acquired 501.98 miles from the companies forming the consolidation of April 16, 1885, 43.42 miles by completion of the construction begun by The Harper & Western Railroad Company, and 284 miles by construction. The mileage acquired from each predecessor and that constructed by this company is shown in the following statement:
| Mileage | |
|---|---|
| Acquired by consolidation of Apr. 16, 1885: | |
| From Southern Kansas Railway Company. | 396.05 |
| From The Kansas City, and Emporia Railroad Company. | 54.19 |
| From The Kansas Southern Railway Company. | 40.28 |
| From The Harper & Western Railroad Company. | 11.46 |
| 501.98 | |
| Acquired by completion of construction begun by The Harper & Western Railroad Company. | 43.42 |
| Acquired by construction. | 284.00 |
| Total mileage owned on date of sale. | 829.40 |
Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Kansas Southern Railway Company, Predecessor of The Southern Kansas Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Kansas Southern Railway Company was incorporated under the general laws of Kansas, through articles of consolidation dated February 15, 1884, and filed in Kansas on the same date. It was controlled on April 16, 1885, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated under lease by the Southern Kansas Railway Company from the date of acquirement thereof to the date of consolidation. The railroad owned on the date of consolidation consisted of 40.28 miles of single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Chanute to Girard, Kans. In addition, the company owned certain right of way and an undetermined amount of grading between Independence and Elgin, Kans., which it had acquired from the Kansas Southern Railroad Company. The line between these two points was not completed by this company or its predecessor, but the right of way and grading were subsequently used by The Independence & South-Western Railroad Company and The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company for the railroad extending from Independence to Cedarvale, Kans.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 40.28 miles of road owned by the company on the date of consolidation, it had acquired 24.28 miles from the Kansas Southern Railroad Company and 16 miles from The Crawford County Railroad Company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Crawford County Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Kansas Southern Railway Company
[edit]The Crawford County Railroad Company was incorporated February 7, 1884, in the State of Kansas by E. Wilder and associates for the purpose of acquiring and operating the property of The Nebraska, Topeka, Iola and Memphis Railroad Company that had been sold at foreclosure sale on January 21, 1884, to E. Wilder and conveyed to him by deed dated February 6, 1884. No record was found of a deed conveying the property from E. Wilder to this company. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. The company was controlled on February 15, 1884, the date of consolidation, by A. E. Touzalin and his associates through subscription to its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
This property was operated under lease by the Southern Kansas Railway Company from the date of acquirement thereof to the date of consolidation. This company owned on date of sale 16 miles of railroad extending from Girard to Walnut, Kans., which it purchased, through E. Wilder, from The Nebraska, Topeka, Iola and Memphis Railroad Company.
The Nebraska, Topeka, Iola and Memphis Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Crawford County Railroad Company
[edit]The Nebraska, Topeka, Iola and Memphis Railroad Company was incorporated June 17, 1881, in the State of Kansas. The accounting records of the company that were obtained cover only the results of the operation of its property during the period May 1, 1883, to December 31, 1883. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings or investments and only partial information can be given from its accounts in connection with its corporate operations. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book, from the accounting records of The Kansas Southern Railway Company, and from a documentary file of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on January 21, 1884, the date of sale, nor, on the other hand, whether it then con trolled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the company's own organization from May 1, 1883, the date of completion, to December 31, 1883, and by the Southern Kansas Railway Company under lease from January 1, 1884, to the date of sale. The company owned on the date of sale 16 miles of railroad extending from Girard to Walnut, Kans., which had been acquired by construction during 1882 and 1883. The construction work was performed by S. G. Clarke, a contractor.
Kansas Southern Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Kansas Southern Railway Company
[edit]The Kansas Southern Railroad Company was incorporated June 1, 1883, in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book, from the records of its successor, and from other sources. The company was controlled on February 15, 1884, the date of consolidation, by A. E. Touzalin and his associates, through subscription to its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Southern Kansas Railway Company from the date it was placed in operation, January 1, 1884, to the date of consolidation. This company owned on the date of consolidation 24.28 miles of single-track standard-gauge steam railroad extending from Chanute to Walnut, Kans., which had been constructed for it by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company during 1883 and 1884. In addition, it owned certain right of way and an undetermined amount of grading between Independence and Elgin, Kans.
The Kansas City and Emporia Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Southern Kansas Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Kansas City, and Emporia Railroad Company was incorporated December 11, 1880, in the State of Kansas. It was controlled on April 16, 1885, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, through ownership of its entire outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
This property was operated under lease by the Southern Kansas Railway Company from the date it was placed in operation, February 1, 1884, to the date of consolidation. The railroad, on the date of consolidation, consisted of 54.19 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from North Ottawa to Emporia, Kans., which was constructed for the company by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company during 1883 and 1884.
Southern Kansas Railway Company, Predecessor of The Southern Kansas Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Southern Kansas Railway Company was incorporated in the State of Kansas through articles of consolidation dated June 6, 1883, filed July 16, 1883. It was controlled on April 16, 1885, the date of consolidation, by the Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company through ownership of its entire outstanding capital stock. The latter company, however, was controlled by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated by its own organization from the date of its formation to the date of consolidation. Although the company acquired title to its property on July 16, 1883, and conveyed the property to its successor through articles of consolidation filed on April 16, 1885, the results of the operation thereof are recorded in its books for the period August 1, 1883, to March 31, 1885. The railroad operated by the company was located in the State of Kansas and amounted to 501.98 miles. The owned mileage amounted to 396.05 miles and consisted of five lines, one extending from Lawrence to Coffeyville, Kans., one from Cherryvale to Harper, Kans., one from Holliday Junction to North Ottawa, Kans., one from Burlington Junction to Burlington, Kans., and the other from Wellington to Hunnewell, Kans. The mileage operated under lease amounted to 105.93 miles and consisted of three lines, all in Kansas, one owned by The Kansas City, and Emporia Railroad Company, extending from North Ottawa to Emporia, Kans., 54.19 miles, one owned by The Kansas Southern Railway Company, extending from Chanute to Girard, Kans., 40.28 miles, and the other owned by The Harper & Western Railroad Company, extending from Harper to Attica, Kans., 11.46 miles. Trackage rights over about 13 miles of the road of the Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company afforded this company access to Kansas City, Mo.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 396.05 miles of road owned by the company on the date of consolidation, it had acquired 340.55 miles from the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Kansas Railroad Company, 14.10 miles from the Kansas City and Olathe Railroad Company, and 41.40 miles from the Ottawa & Burlington Railroad Company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Kansas Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Southern Kansas Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Kansas Railroad Company was incorporated in the State of Kansas through articles of consolidation dated November 20, 1880, filed on December 15, 1880. It was controlled on July 16, 1883, the date of its consolidation, by the Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company through ownership of its entire outstanding capital stock. The latter company, however, was controlled by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. On the other hand, this company itself controlled on the date of consolidation, through ownership of the entire capital stock of each, the Kansas City and Olathe Railroad Company and the Ottawa & Burlington Railroad Company, whose common-carrier properties it operated under lease.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from the date of its formation to the date of consolidation. Although the company acquired title to its property on December 15, 1880, and conveyed the property to its successor through articles of consolidation filed on July 16, 1883, the results of the operation thereof are recorded in its books for the period January 1, 1881, to July 31, 1883. The railroad operated by the company was located in the State of Kansas and amounted to 396.05 miles. The owned mileage amounted to 340.55 miles and consisted of four lines, one extending from Lawrence to Coffeyville, Kans., one from Cherryvale to Harper, Kans., one from Olathe to North Ottawa, Kans., and the other from Wellington to Hunnewell, Kans. The mileage operated under lease amounted to 55.50 miles and consisted of two lines, all in Kansas, one owned by the Ottawa & Burlington Railroad Company extending from Burlington Junction to Burlington, Kans., 41.40 miles, and the other owned by the Kansas City and Olathe Railroad Company extending from Olathe to Holliday Junction, Kans., 14.10 miles. Trackage rights over about 13 miles of the road of the Kansas City, Topeka and Western Railroad Company afforded the company access to Kansas City, Mo.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 340.55 miles of railroad owned on the date of the consolidation of 1883, the company had acquired 184.72 miles from the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Railroad Company, 137.51 miles from the Southern Kansas and Western Railroad Company, and 18.32 miles from the Sumner County Railroad Company in the consolidation of 1880. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Southern Kansas and Western Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Kansas Railroad Company
[edit]The Southern Kansas and Western Railroad Company was incorporated February 11, 1879, in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book, the accounting records of the successor company, and from other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on December 15, 1880, the date of consolidation, nor, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated under lease by the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Railroad Company from January 1, 1880, the date the first section was placed in operation, to the date of consolidation. The railroad owned on the date of consolidation consisted of 137.51 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad extending from Independence to Harper, Kans., and had been acquired by construction during 1879 and 1880. [...]
Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Kansas Railroad Company
[edit]Introductory
The Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Railroad Company was incorporated in the State of Kansas through articles of consolidation, dated March 19, 1879, filed on March 29, 1879. It was controlled on December 15, 1880, the date of consolidation, by Charles Merriam, trustee, through his holding of a majority of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from the date of its formation to the date of consolidation. Although the company acquired title to its property on March 29, 1879, and conveyed the property to its successor on December 15, 1880, through articles of consolidation filed on the above date, the results of the operation thereof are recorded in its books for the period April 1, 1879, to December 31, 1880. The railroad operated by the company was located in the State of Kansas and amounted to 340.55 miles. The owned mileage amounted to 184.72 miles and consisted of three lines, one extending from Lawrence to Coffeyville, Kans., one from Olathe to North Ottawa, Kans., and the other from Cherryvale to Independence, Kans. The mileage operated under lease amounted to 155.83 miles and consisted of two lines, all in Kansas, one a main line owned by the Southern Kansas and Western Railroad Company, extending from Independence to Harper, Kans., 137.51 miles, and the other a branch line owned by the Sumner County Railroad Company, extending from Wellington to Hunnewell, Kans., 18.32 miles.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 184.72 miles of railroad owned by the company on the date of the consolidation of 1880, it had acquired 142.82 miles from the Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company, 32.20 miles from the Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad Company, and 9.70 miles from the Southern Kansas Rail Road Company in the consolidation of 1879.
Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Railroad Company
[edit]The Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company was incorporated January 27, 1879, in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from its minute book and from the accounting records of its successor. The records reviewed do not indicate whether this company was controlled by any individual or corporation on March 29, 1879, the date of consolidation, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
Although the company did not acquire title to its property until March 5, 1879, the property was operated by its own organization from March 1, 1879, to the date of consolidation.
The company owned on the date of consolidation 142.82 miles of railroad extending from Lawrence to Coffeyville, Kans., which it had acquired from the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company through foreclosure and reorganization, under deed dated March 5, 1879. [...]
Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company, formerly named Leavenworth, Lawrence & Fort Gibson Railroad Company
[edit]The Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company was originally incorporated as the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Fort Gibson Railroad Company in the Territory of Kansas on February 12, 1858. The name was changed on February 24, 1866. The accounting records of the company that were obtained, with the exception of a journal covering the operations of the receiver during the period March 10, 1875, to February 28, 1879, are so incomplete that nothing of value could be obtained from them regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from its minute book and other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on the date of sale, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated by its own organization from the date it was placed in operation until the receivership, March 10, 1875. From that date to February 28, 1879, it was operated by a receiver. Although the property was sold at foreclosure sale, August 9, 1878, and conveyed on October 22, 1878, to interests which conveyed it to the Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company by deed dated March 5, 1879, the receiver continued to operate the property until February 28, 1879. The railroad operated by the receiver was a steam railroad, located in the State of Kansas, aggregating 184.72 miles. The owned mileage amounted to 142.82 miles and extended from Lawrence to Coffeyville, Kans., and was all acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by William S. Potwin & Company, contractors. The mileage operated under lease amounted to 41.90 miles and consisted of two lines, one extending from Olathe to North Ottawa, Kans., 32.20 miles, and the other extending from Cherryvale to Independence, Kans., 9.70 miles.
Southern Kansas Rail Road Company, Predecessor of the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Railroad Company
[edit]The Southern Kansas Rail Road Company was incorporated June 26, 1871, in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from its minute book and from the records of the successor company. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on March 29, 1879, the date of consolidation, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated under lease by the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company and its receiver from the date it was placed in operation to February 28, 1879. Its property was operated by its own organization from March 1, 1879, to the date of consolidation. The company owned on date of consolidation 9.70 miles of railroad, extending from Cherryvale to Independence, Kans., which had been acquired by construction some time prior to 1879.
Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Railroad Company
[edit]The Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad Company was incorporated March 8, 1879, in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from its minute book and from the records of the successor company. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on March 29, 1879, the date of consolidation, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from the date of acquirement thereof to the date of consolidation. The railroad owned on the date of consolidation consisted of 32.20 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Olathe to North Ottawa, Kans. This road was acquired from H. H. Hunnewell, Charles Merriam, and Nathaniel Thayer, jr., who had acquired it at foreclosure sale on February 4, 1879, from the Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad and Telegraph Company.
Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad and Telegraph Company, Predecessor of the Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad Company
[edit]The Kansas City and Santa Fe Railroad and Telegraph Company was incorporated March 25, 1868, in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of this company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book and other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on February 4, 1879, the date of sale, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated under lease by the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad Company and its receiver from August 22, 1870, the date it was put in operation, to the date of sale. The railroad consisted of 32.20 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Olathe to North Ottawa, Kans., and had been acquired by construction during 1870. The construction work was performed by D. L. Wells & Company, contractors. The contract with D. L. Wells & Company provided that, in consideration of construction, this company would deliver to H. M. Holden, of Kansas City, Mo., as trustee, its capital stock, first-mortgage bonds, and city and county bonds received in aid of construction, such securities to be delivered to contractor as the work progressed.
Sumner County Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Kansas Railroad Company
[edit]The Sumner County Railroad Company was incorporated April 5, 1880, in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book, the accounting records of the successor company, and from other sources. The company was controlled on December 15, 1880, the date of consolidation, by Charles Merriam, trustee, through the holding of a majority of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Railroad Company from the date it was placed in operation, June 16, 1880, to the date of consolidation. The railroad owned on the date of consolidation consisted of 18.32 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad extending from Wellington to Hunnewell, Kans., and had been acquired by construction during 1880. [...]
Kansas City and Olathe Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Southern Kansas Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Kansas City and Olathe Railroad Company was incorporated June 18, 1881, in the State of Kansas. This company was controlled on July 16, 1883, the date of consolidation, by the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Kansas Railroad Company through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Kansas Railroad Company from the date it was placed in operation, June 1, 1882, to the date of consolidation. The railroad owned on the date of consolidation consisted of 14.10 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Olathe to Holliday Junction, Kans., which had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Ottawa & Burlington Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Southern Kansas Railway Company
[edit]The Ottawa & Burlington Railroad Company was incorporated February 19, 1881, in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of this company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding ts financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from its minute book and from the records, of the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Kansas Railroad Company, and the Southern Kansas Railway Company. The company was controlled on July 16, 1883, the date of consolidation, by the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Kansas Railroad Company through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Kansas Railroad Company from April 1, 1881, to the date of consolidation. The railroad consisted of 41.40 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Burlington Junction to Burlington, Kans. It had been acquired from Alden Speare and his associates, who had acquired it at a foreclosure sale sale on January 4, 1881, from the Kansas City, Burlington and Santa Fe Railway Company.
Kansas City Burlington and Santa Fe Railway Company, Predecessor of the Ottawa & Burlington Railroad Company
[edit]The Kansas City Burlington and Santa Fe Railway Company was incorporated February 4, 1870, in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of this company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from articles of incorporation. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on January 4, 1881, the date of sale, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from the date of completion, April 1, 1878, until the receivership, about November 10, 1880. From the latter date until the date of sale its property was operated by a receiver. The purchasers continued to operate the property from date of sale until March 31, 1881. The railroad consisted of 41.40 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad extending from Burlington Junction to Burlington, Kans., and had been acquired by construction during 1877 and 1878. The authorized capital stock was $3,000,000 par value, divided into shares of $100 par value each. How much was actually issued, or the considerations received therefor, was not ascertainable from the records obtained.
The Harper & Western Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Southern Kansas Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Harper & Western Railroad Company was incorporated July 1, 1884, in the State of Kansas. It was controlled on April 16, 1885, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through subscription to its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation. The completed railroad of this company was operated under lease by the Southern Kansas Railway Company from November 10, 1884, the date it was opened for operation to the date of consolidation. The company owned on the date of consolidation 11.46 miles of completed railroad. It consisted of a standard-gauge steam railroad extending from Harper to Attica, Kans. It also had under construction lines extending from Attica, Kans., to the Kansas-Oklahoma State line near Kiowa, Kans., a distance of 22.41 miles, and from Attica to Medicine Lodge, Kans., a distance of 21.01 miles.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The entire 11.46 miles of railroad and the partially constructed roads owned on the date of consolidation had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Burlingame and Northwestern Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Burlingame and Northwestern Railway Company was incorporated July 29, 1898, in the State of Kansas. It was controlled on April 1, 1899, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of a majority of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated by its own organization from August 1, 1898, to date of sale. The railroad operated on date of sale amounted to 34.23 miles, all owned. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, wholly within the State of Kansas and extending from Burlingame to Alma.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The 34.23 miles of road had been acquired through reorganization after foreclosure sale of the Manhattan Alma and Burlingame Railway Company, under deed dated July 30, 1898. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Manhattan Alma and Burlingame Railway Company, Predecessor of The Burlingame and Northwestern Railway Company
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The Manhattan Alma and Burlingame Railway Company was incorporated September 3, 1872, in the State of Kansas. It was controlled on April 18, 1898, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe, through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated by its own organization from August 1, 1880, the date it was placed in operation, until the receivership, February 1, 1895. From the latter date to July 31, 1898, the property was operated by a receiver. The company owned on date of sale 56.62 miles of standard-gauge railroad, extending from Burlingame to Manhattan, all in the State of Kansas.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The 56.62 miles of road had been acquired by construction during 1880. The property of this company was sold under foreclosure proceedings to Adiel Sherwood on April 18, 1898, who deeded that portion of the property extending from Burlingame to Alma, Kans., 34.23 miles, to The Burlingame and Northwestern Railway Company on July 30, 1898. The remainder of the road, which extended from Alma to Manhattan, Kans., 22.39 miles, was abandoned by Sherwood on August 1, 1898. The salvage recovered was accounted for in the books of the Santa Fe. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Silver City and Northern Rail Road Company
[edit]The Silver City and Northern Rail Road Company was incorporated March 13, 1891, in the Territory of New Mexico. No accounting records of this company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments.
The property of this company was operated by its own organization from the date it was placed in operation during 1891 to March 31, 1897, and by the Santa Fe, as lessee, from April 1, 1897, to April 15, 1899, the date of sale. This company owned on date of sale about 13.55 miles of railroad extending from Whitewater to San Jose, N. Mex., which it had constructed during 1891.
The Kansas & Southeastern Railroad Company
[edit]The Kansas & Southeastern Railroad Company was incorporated August 16, 1897, in the State of Kansas. It was controlled on December 20, 1899, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself then controlled any other common-carrier corporation. No accounting records of this company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments.
The property of this company was operated by the receiver of The St. Louis, Kansas and Southwestern Railroad Company from 1898 to February 19, 1899, and by the Santa Fe from February 20, 1899, to date of sale. This company owned on date of sale about 9.07 miles of railroad extending from the Kansas Oklahoma State line near Hunnewell, Kans., to Braman, Okla., which it had constructed during 1898.
The Hutchinson and Southern Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Hutchinson and Southern Railway Company was incorporated December 21, 1897, in the State of Kansas.
It was controlled on December 20, 1899, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from the date of acquirement thereof to the date of sale. Although the property was not conveyed to the Santa Fe until December 20, 1899, the company discontinued the recording of the results of corporate operations in its books of account on September 30, 1899. The railroad operated on date of sale amounted to 141.36 miles, all owned. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Hutchinson, Kans., to Ponca City, Okla.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 141.36 miles of road, the company had acquired 88.14 miles from The Hutchinson & Southern Railroad Company, 38.74 miles from the Gulf Railroad Company, and 14.48 miles by construction. The minute book indicates that the construction work was performed by W. A. Bradford, jr., 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 section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Hutchinson & Southern Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Hutchinson and Southern Railway Company
[edit]The Hutchinson & Southern Railroad Company was incorporated under the general laws of the State of Kansas through articles of consolidation, dated October 5, 1889, filed October 7, 1889. No accounting records of this company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. Certain information stated below was obtained from the accounting records of the successor company and other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on January 21, 1898, the date of sale, or, 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 was placed in operation until the receivership, August 9, 1893. From the latter date until February 28, 1898, the property was operated by receivers. The railroad owned on date of sale amounted to 88.14 miles. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad extending from Hutchinson, Kans., to Wakita, Okla. The entire road had been acquired by construction. It is not known whether the construction work was performed by the company's forces or by contract. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Hutchinson, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway Company, Predecessor of The Hutchinson & Southern Railroad Company
[edit]The Hutchinson, Oklahoma and Gulf Railway Company was incorporated March 7, 1889, in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of this company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from the accounts regarding its financial dealings or investments. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on October 7, 1889, the date of consolidation, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The company owned no common-carrier property on the date of consolidation.
The McPherson Texas and Gulf Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Hutchinson & Southern Railroad Company
[edit]The McPherson Texas and Gulf Railroad Company was incorporated May 31, 1887, in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of this company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings or investments. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on October 7, 1889, the date of consolidation, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The company owned no common-carrier property on the date of consolidation.
Gulf Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Hutchinson and Southern Railway Company
[edit]The Gulf Railroad Company was incorporated September 24, 1896, in the Territory of Oklahoma. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its 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, 1899, the date of sale, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the receivers of The Hutchinson & Southern Railroad Company from the date its first section of road was placed in operation, March 1, 1897, to February 28, 1898. From the latter date until the date of sale its property was operated by The Hutchinson and Southern Railway Company. This company owned 38.74 miles of single-track standard-gauge steam railroad between Wakita and Blackwell, Okla., which was sold to The Hutchinson and Southern Railway Company in two sections. The section of 26.61 miles between Medford and Blackwell was sold on March 22, 1898, and the remaining section of 12.13 miles between Wakita and Medford was sold on November 13, 1899. This property had been acquired by construction during 1897 and 1898. It is not known whether the construction work was performed by the company's own forces or by contract.
The Santa Rita Railroad Company
[edit]Introductory
The Santa Rita Railroad Company was incorporated December 24, 1897, in the Territory of New Mexico. It was controlled on January 13, 1900, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the Santa Fe from the date it was completed to the date of sale. The railroad owned on date of sale amounted to 4.28 miles. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from San Jose to Santa Rita, N. Mex., and had been constructed by the forces of the Santa Fe during the fall of 1898.
The Denver and Santa Fe Railway Company
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The Denver and Santa Fe Railway Company was incorporated March 22, 1887, in the State of Colorado. It was controlled on January 19, 1900, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and its receivers from the date it was completed to December 31, 1895. From the latter date to date of sale it was operated by the Santa Fe. Although the property was not conveyed to the Santa Fe until January 19, 1900, the results of corporate operations are not recorded in the books of the company subsequently to December 31, 1888, and all other accounts are closed as of December 31, 1889. All accounting subsequently to those dates is included in the accounts of the lessees. The railroad owned on date of sale amounted to 116.12 miles. It consisted of a standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Pueblo to Denver, Colo., and had been acquired by construction during 1887. On June 3, 1887, the company acquired 8.01 miles of switching tracks and other terminal facilities at Denver, Colo. from The Denver Circle Rail Road Company. These tracks were taken up during April and May, 1898, and the line was abandoned.
The Denver Circle Rail Road Company, Predecessor of The Denver and Santa Fe Railway Company
[edit]The Denver Circle Rail Road Company was incorporated November 16, 1880, in the State of Colorado. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from its minute book and the records of the successor company. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on October 18, 1886, the date of sale, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated by its own organization and its receiver from the date of acquirement thereof to date of sale. The railroad consisted of 8.01 miles of narrow-gauge switching tracks and other facilities in and around the city of Denver, Colo. The entire road had been acquired by construction during 1881. The minute book referred to states that a contract was entered into with The Denver Circle Railroad Construction Company, contractors, under the terms of which the contractors were to receive $875,000 par value of capital stock and $950,000 par value of first-mortgage bonds for the construction of the road. The minute book also states that certain individuals, most of whom were incorporators of this company, secured franchises and lands and advanced funds for the construction of 2.5 miles of road, for which they were to receive $50,000 par value of capital stock and receive first-mortgage bonds at the rate of $20,000 per mile of completed road. [...]
Hanover Railroad Company
[edit]Introductory
The Hanover Railroad Company was incorporated May 1, 1899, in the Territory of New Mexico.
It was controlled on January 19, 1900, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe in consequence of advances made for construction. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated under lease by the Santa Fe from the date it was placed in operation to date of sale. The railroad consisted of 6.18 miles of single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Hanover Junction to Fierro, N. Mex., which had been constructed by the Santa Fe in 1899.
The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of 1878)
[edit]Introductory
The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of 1878) was incorporated under the general laws of Colorado through articles of consolidation, dated September 5, 1878, filed September 12, 1878. It was controlled on January 19, 1900, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and its receivers from the date of acquirement thereof to December 31, 1895. From the latter date to the date of sale it was operated by the Santa Fe. Although the company acquired title to its property on September 12, 1878, it did not commence recording the results of corporate operations in its books until October 1, 1878, and although it did not convey its property to the Santa Fe until January 19, 1900, it stopped recording the results of corporate operations and expenditures for additions and betterments on December 31, 1888, and September 30, 1889, respectively. Such accounting subsequently to those dates is included in the accounts of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and the Santa Fe. The company owned on the date of sale 290.08 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad, consisting of a main line extending from the Colorado-Kansas State line to Canon City, with branches extending from Clelland to Rockvale and from La Junta to the Colorado-New Mexico State line, all within the State of Colorado.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 290.08 miles of road owned by the company on the date of sale, it had acquired 150.79 miles from The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of September, 1875), 6.83 miles by construction, and 132.46 miles by completion of construction begun by The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of September, 1875).
In addition, the company continued the construction work begun by its predecessors on a railroad to extend from Canon City, Colo., up the valley and Grand Canyon of the Arkansas River until the work was discontinued during 1879, due to litigations with the Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company as to the rights of this company to construct a railroad through the Grand Canyon. This company had completed the road between Canon City and Texas Creek, Colo., and had graded a roadbed from Texas City to a point near Leadville, Colo. On March 27, 1880, the company conveyed all its rights, title, and interests in this line to the Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company. It received from the Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company $1,400,000 cash, of which $1,297,770.87 represented expenditures made on the property and $102,229.13 represented construction material which had been delivered, but not charged in the accounts.
Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of September, 1875), Predecessor of The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of 1878)
[edit]Introductory
The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of September, 1875) was incorporated under the general laws of the Territory of Colorado through articles of consolidation, dated April 19, 1875, filed September 29, 1875. The records reviewed do not indicate that the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on September 12, 1878, the date of consolidation, or, on the other hand, that it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company from the date of acquirement thereof to the date of consolidation. Although the company acquired title to its property on September 29, 1875, it did not commence recording the results of corporate operations in its books until July 1, 1876, and although its property was conveyed to The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of 1878) on September 12, 1878, the results of corporate operations to September 30, 1878, are recorded in its books of account.
The company owned on the date of consolidation, 150.79 miles of standard-gauge railroad extending from a connection with the railroad of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company at the Kansas-Colorado State line to Pueblo, Colo., and 96.19 miles of partially constructed standard-gauge line between La Junta, Colo., and the Colorado-New Mexico State line. In addition, this company had acquired certain right of way, made preliminary survey, and done some grading for a railroad to extend from Pueblo to Rockvale, Colo. It also had made surveys and done some grading for a railroad to extend from Canon City, Colo., up the valley and Grand Canyon of the Arkansas River towards Texas Creek and Leadville, Colo.
Development of Fixed Physical Property Of the 150.79 miles of completed road owned by the company on the date of consolidation, it had acquired 54.62 miles from The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of March, 1875), 10.83 miles from the Colorado and New Mexico Railroad Company, and 85.34 miles by completion of construction begun by the Pueblo and Salt Lake Railway Company and The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of March, 1875). The work of completing this line was performed by forces of the Commonwealth Contract Company, an affiliated company whose principal stockholders were also officials of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. In addition, The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of September, 1875), during 1878, had partially constructed 96.19 miles of road, had acquired certain right of way, made preliminary survey, and done some grading for a railroad to extend from Pueblo to Rockvale, Colo., and also had made surveys and done some grading for a railroad to extend from Canon City, Colo., up the valley and Grand Canyon of the Arkansas River towards Texas Creek and Leadville, Colo. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of March, 1875), Predecessor of The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of September, 1875)
[edit]Introductory
The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of March, 1875) was incorporated March 24, 1875, in the Territory of Colorado. It was controlled on September 29, 1875, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company in consequence of advances made for construction. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company from September 15, 1875, the date it was placed in operation, to the date of consolidation. The railroad owned on the date of consolidation consisted of 54.62 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad extending from Granada to West Las Animas, and an undetermined amount of uncompleted road between West Las Animas and Pueblo, all within the Territory of Colorado. This entire property had been acquired by construction. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Colorado and New Mexico Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of September, 1875)
[edit]The Colorado and New Mexico Railroad Company was incorporated July 5, 1873, in the Territory of Colorado. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from its minute book. It was controlled on September 29, 1875, the date of consolidation, by the officials of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of a majority of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company from the date it was placed in operation to the date of consolidation. The railroad consisted of 10.83 miles of single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from a connection with the road of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company at the Colorado-Kansas State line to Granada, Colo., which had been acquired by construction in 1873.
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In connection with the construction of the property of this company its minute book states that the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company furnished material of the value of $125,862.93 and advanced cash of $62,500, which were used in the construction of this property. A lease of July 7, 1873, under which the property of this company was operated by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, mentions the same amounts.
Pueblo and Salt Lake Railway Company, Predecessor of The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of September, 1875)
[edit]The Pueblo and Salt Lake Railway Company was incorporated December 13, 1873, in the Territory of Colorado. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book. It was controlled on September 29, 1875, the date of consolidation, by officials of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of a majority of its outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation. An undetermined amount of uncompleted construction work was performed for this company by independent contractors between West Las Animas and Pueblo, Colo. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Canon City and San Juan Railway Company, Predecessor of The Pueblo and Arkansas Valley Railroad Company (of 1878)
[edit]The Canon City and San Juan Railway Company was incorporated February 19, 1877, in the State of Colorado. No general accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its general accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute books and construction records. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on September 12, 1878, the date of consolidation, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation. The company owned on the date of consolidation certain right of way, had made surveys, and had done some grading and other construction work for a railroad to extend from Canon City, Colo., up the valley and Grand Canyon of the Arkansas River towards Texas Creek and Leadville, Colo.
The Blackwell and Southern Railway Company
[edit]The Blackwell and Southern Railway Company was incorporated June 2, 1899, in the Territory of Oklahoma. The records reviewed do not indicate whether this company was controlled by any individual or corporation on January 26, 1900, the date of sale, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the Santa Fe from August 7, 1899, the date its construction was completed, to date of sale. The railroad consisted of 15.95 miles of single-track railroad extending from Braman to Tonkawa, Okla., all of which had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
St. Joseph, St. Louis and Santa Fe Railway Company, Formerly Named St. Joseph & Santa Fe Railroad Company
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The St. Joseph, St. Louis and Santa Fe Railway Company was originally incorporated in the State of Missouri on August 8, 1887, as the St. Joseph & Santa Fe Railroad Company. The name was changed on January 30, 1888. No entries were made in the accounts of this company after the property was leased to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company in 1890. It was controlled on June 1, 1900, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from February 1, 1888, the date it was acquired, to December 31, 1889. From January 1, 1890, to date of sale it was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and its receivers, and the Santa Fe. The property owned on date of sale consisted of 76.23 miles of railroad extending from St. Joseph to North Lexington, Mo.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
This company acquired 76.14 miles of road from The Saint Joseph and St. Louis Railroad Company, and constructed 19 miles between St. Joseph and Winthrop, Mo., during 1887 and 1888. It abandoned 18.91 miles of the line which it had constructed, leaving 76.23 miles owned on date of sale. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Saint Joseph and St. Louis Railroad Company, Predecessor of the St. Joseph, St. Louis and Santa Fe Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Saint Joseph and St. Louis Railroad Company was incorporated March 19, 1874, in the State of Missouri. The accounting records of the company that were obtained cover the period from July 1, 1886, to January 31, 1888, the date of sale. However, certain data relating to the period from the date of incorporation to July 1, 1886, obtained from the records of the successor company and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, have been included herein. It was controlled on the date of sale by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the St. Louis, Kansas City and Northern Railway Company from March 20, 1874, the date it was acquired, to June 30, 1886, and by its own organization from July 1, 1886, to date of sale. The property owned by the company consisted of 76.14 miles of railroad extending from St. Joseph to North Lexington, Mo., and had been acquired from The Saint Louis and Saint Joseph Railroad Company through foreclosure and reorganization, under deed dated March 20, 1874.
The Saint Louis and Saint Joseph Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Saint Joseph and St. Louis Railroad Company
[edit]The Saint Louis and Saint Joseph Railroad Company was incorporated January 8, 1868, in the State of Missouri. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated herein were taken from the records of the Santa Fe. It was not determined whether or not this company was controlled by any individual or corporation on March 18, 1874, the date of sale, since the records reviewed do not indicate whether or not any capital stock was issued. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of this company was operated under lease by the North Missouri Railroad Company from 1870, when its construction was completed, to date of sale, and consisted of 76.14 miles of railroad extending from St. Joseph to North Lexington, Mo., which it had constructed in 1870. [...]
The Mississippi River Railroad & Toll Bridge Company
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The Mississippi River Railroad & Toll Bridge Company was incorporated October 23, 1886, in the State of Illinois. It was controlled on June 1, 1900, the date of sale, by the Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company 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 Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company as agent for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company from July 1, 1888, the date it was put in operation, until September 30, 1889. From the latter date until the date of sale its property was operated by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and its successor, the Santa Fe. The property owned on date of sale consisted of a bridge over the Mississippi River at Fort Madison, Iowa, together with 0.61 mile of track, of which 0.51 mile was located in Illinois and 0.10 mile was located in Iowa. This property had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company
[edit]Introductory
The Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company was incorporated December 4, 1886, in the State of Illinois. It was controlled on June 1, 1900, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the company itself controlled, through ownership of the entire capital stock of each, The Mississippi River Railroad & Toll Bridge Company and The Sibley Bridge Company, whose properties it operated as agent for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company during the period July 1, 1888, to September 30, 1889.
The property of this company was separately operated under lease to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company from the date of acquirement thereof to September 30, 1889. From the latter date to the date of sale it was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and its successor, the Santa Fe. Although this company did not convey its property to the Santa Fe until June 1, 1900, it discontinued recording the results of corporate operations and expenditures for improvements to its property in its books on September 30, 1889. All such accounting subsequently to that date is inseparably included in the accounts of the lessees. The railroad operated by this company on the date of sale amounted to 490.08 miles. It consisted of a standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from a connection with the road of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company in Chicago, at Crawford Avenue, Chicago, Ill., to Big Blue Junction, Mo., excepting the bridges over the Mississippi River and the Missouri River at Fort Madison, Iowa, and near Sibley, Mo., respectively. A branch line extended in two disconnected sections from Ancona to Streator Junction, Ill., and from Pekin Junction to Pekin, Ill. Connection between these two lines was effected through the use of the tracks of others.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 490.08 miles of road owned by the company on the date of sale, it had acquired 140.16 miles from The Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company, 213.07 miles by completion of construction begun by the Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company of Iowa, and 136.85 miles by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company, Predecessor of the Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company
[edit]The Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company was incorporated March 13, 1885, in the State of Illinois. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book and the records of the successor company. The records reviewed do not indicate whether this company was controlled by any individual or corporation on December 15, 1886, the date of sale, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from the date of acquirement thereof to the date of sale. On date of sale, the company owned 140.16 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad, all of which had been acquired by purchase from the Chicago, St. Louis and Western Railroad Company.
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Chicago, St. Louis and Western Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company
[edit]The Chicago, St. Louis and Western Railroad Company was incorporated May 15, 1882, in the State of Illinois. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book and from the accounting records of the successor company. The records reviewed do not indicate whether this company was controlled by any individuals or corporations on March 23, 1885, the date of sale, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
It owned on the date of sale 140.16 miles of single-track standard-gauge steam railroad. Of this, it acquired 80 miles from the Chicago, Pekin and Southwestern Railroad Company and 60.16 miles by construction. The construction work of the Chicago, St. Louis and Western Railroad Company was performed by F. E. Hinckley, a contractor. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Chicago, Pekin and Southwestern Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Chicago, St. Louis and Western Railroad Company, Formerly Named Chicago, Plainfield and Pekin Railroad Company, Originally Named Chicago & Plainfield Railroad Company
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The Chicago, Pekin and Southwestern Railroad Company was incorporated in the State of Illinois on February 24, 1859, as the Chicago & Plainfield Railroad Company. The name of the latter was changed to the Chicago, Plainfield and Pekin Railroad Company on March 29, 1869, which was in turn changed to the Chicago, Pekin and Southwestern Railroad Company on April 19, 1869. No accounting records of the company for the period from the date of its organization to December 31, 1875, were obtained. 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 the minute book. The records reviewed do not indicate that the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on May 31, 1881, the date of sale, or, on the other hand, that it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the company's own organization from the date of acquirement thereof until the receivership June 19, 1877. From the latter date until December 31, 1883, the property was operated by receivers. The railroad operated by the receivers of and owned by the Chicago, Pekin and Southwestern Railroad Company on the date of sale amounted to 80 miles. It consisted of two sections of single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, connection between which was afforded only through trackage rights. One section extended from Pekin to Pekin Junction, Ill., the other from Streator Junction to Mason River Bridge, Ill. This company jointly used about 6 miles of the road of others between Pekin Junction and Streator Junction, Ill.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The entire 80 miles of railroad owned on the date of sale had been acquired by construction. The minute book indicates that the original construction work was performed by Pierce, Clark and Sharp, contractors, under contract dated August 21, 1869, and that on August 1, 1871, this contract was assigned to Ralph Plumb, contractor, who completed the construction of the road. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company of Iowa, Predecessor of the Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company
[edit]The Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company of Iowa was incorporated December 13, 1886, in the State of Iowa. The records reviewed do not indicate that it was controlled by any individual or corporation on July 15, 1887, the date of sale, or, on the other hand, that it then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The company owned on date of sale a partly constructed road between the west end of the bridge across the Mississippi River at Fort Madison, Iowa, and Big Blue Junction, Mo., not including the bridge across the Missouri River near Sibley, Mo., 213.07 miles, which had been acquired by construction during 1887. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Sibley Bridge Company
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The Sibley Bridge Company was incorporated March 24, 1887, in the State of Missouri. It was controlled on June 1, 1900, the date of sale, by the Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated from July 1, 1888, the date its construction was completed, to September 30, 1889, by the Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company as agent for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. From October 1, 1889, to date of sale the property was operated by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, its receivers, and the Santa Fe. The property consisted of a bridge over the Missouri River near Sibley, Mo., together with 0.76 mile of track which had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Kansas Oklahoma Central and South-western Railway Company
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The Kansas Oklahoma Central and South-western Railway Company was incorporated June 14, 1893, in the then Territory of Oklahoma, and on August 17, 1894, in the State of Kansas. Although this company's property, rights, and franchises were sold at foreclosure sale on June 29, 1900, and conveyed to the Santa Fe on July 2, 1900, its accounts were continued to June 30, 1901. This company was controlled by local interests until February 18, 1899, after which date it was controlled by the Santa Fe through ownership of a majority of its outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
Its property was always operated under lease by the Santa Fe. The railroad owned on date of sale was a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad aggregating 56.85 miles, extending from the Kansas-Oklahoma State line, near Caney, Kans., to Owasso, Okla.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The owned mileage, amounting to 56.85 miles, was constructed in 1899, and was turned over to the Santa Fe for operation by sections on August 1, 1899, and November 1, 1899. Some preliminary construction work was performed by independent contractors prior to February, 1899, after which date the construction was completed through advances made by the Santa Fe.
The San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway Company
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The San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway Company was incorporated February 26, 1895, in the State of California. Its property was conveyed to its successor by deed dated April 1, 1901, but the accounts of the company for the results of corporate operations continued to June 30, 1902, and other accounts were not closed until that date. The accounting data in this report, therefore, cover the period to June 30, 1902. The company was controlled on April 1, 1901, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of a majority of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company, with exception of the portion extending from Bakersfield to Kern Junction, a distance of about 2 miles, was operated by its own organization from the date it was placed in operation, July 1, 1900, to the date of sale. The excepted portion was leased to the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company. This railroad was a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad located in the State of California, aggregating approximately 372.60 miles. The owned mileage amounted to 374.60 miles and consisted of a main line extending from Point Richmond to Kern Junction and a branch line extending from Calwa Junction to Corcoran Junction, Calif. The company used under lease from the State of California certain lands at San Francisco, Calif., forming a part of what is known as the "China Basin property." It also operated as agent for the Santa Fe certain terminal facilities in San Francisco and certain floating equipment that was leased by the Santa Fe from The Santa Fe Terminal Company of California.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The entire 374.60 miles of road owned by the company on the date of sale had been acquired by construction. It is not known whether the construction work was performed by the company's forces or by contract. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Florence, El Dorado and Walnut Valley Railroad Company
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The Florence, El Dorado and Walnut Valley Railroad Company was incorporated March 10, 1877, in the State of Kansas. Although this company did not convey its property to the Santa Fe until April 10, 1901, it discontinued its accounts after September 30, 1889. The company was controlled through owner ship of its capital stock by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and by that company's successor, the Santa Fe. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and its receivers from August 1, 1877, the date the first section of road was placed in operation, to December 31, 1895, and by the Santa Fe from January 1, 1896, to the date of sale. The railroad owned on date of sale amounted to 71.58 miles, and extended from Florence to Winfield, all in Kansas.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The 71.58 miles of road owned on date of sale was constructed by or for the company during the years 1877 to 1886, inclusive. The first section between Florence and Eldorado was constructed under contract dated June 28, 1877, by the Walnut Valley Construction Company, and was opened for operation on August 1, 1877. The section between Eldorado and Douglas was constructed under contract by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, and the section between Douglas and Winfield was constructed by the company itself. These two latter sections were opened for operation on August 1, 1881, and November 1, 1886, respectively.
The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company
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The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company was incorporated May 31, 1886, under the general laws of the State of Kansas, as a consolidation of 10 corporations named below:
- The Arkansas River and Western Railroad Company.
- The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railway Company.
- Colony Neosho Falls and Western Railroad Company.
- Emporia & Eldorado Short Line Railroad Company.
- The Independence & South-Western Railroad Company.
- Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas Railway Company.
- Leroy & Western Railway Company.
- Ottawa, Osage City and Council Grove Rail Road Company.
- The Pawnee Valley and Denver Railroad Company.
- The Walnut Valley & Colorado Railroad Company.
Although the company did not convey its property, rights, and franchises to the Santa Fe until April 10, 1901, it discontinued its accounts after September 30, 1889. It was incorporated in the interest of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, and was always controlled through stock ownership by that company or its successor, the Santa Fe. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by or for it to September 30, 1889, and was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and that company’s successor, the Santa Fe, from October 1, 1889, to date of sale. The railroad owned on date of sale was a standard-gauge steam railroad aggregating 887.13 miles, located in the State of Kansas, and comprising branch lines extending from Hutchinson to Kinsley, Chanute to Longton, Augusta to Mulvane, Independence to Havana, Osage City to Quenemo, Abilene to Salina, Manchester to Barnard, Little River to Holyrood, Burlington to Gridley, Colony to Yates Center, Benedict Junction to Madison Junction, Havana to Cedarvale, Mulvane to Englewood, Larned to Jetmore, Great Bend to Scott City, Bazar to Gladstone, Gladstone to Strong City, and Neva to Kansas-Nebraska State line.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The 887.13 miles of road owned on date of sale was acquired as follows:
| Recorded mileage | |
|---|---|
| By construction, performed by or under supervision of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, 1886 to 1888. | 907.15 |
| By purchase from The Southern Kansas and Panhandle Railroad Company, Jan. 1, 1890. | 28.34 |
| Total acquired. | 935.49 |
| Less remeasurements, reductions in straightening line, and abandonments. | 48.36 |
| Mileage owned on date of sale. | 887.13 |
According to the construction records examined, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company had performed certain construction work for the predecessor companies of The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company prior to May 31, 1886, the date those companies consolidated to form The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. The construction of the lines was completed after May 31, 1886, and is represented in the 907.15 miles of road shown above as acquired by construction. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section devoted to development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Arkansas River and Western Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Arkansas River and Western Railroad Company was incorporated August 4, 1885, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. It was authorized to construct a line of railroad extending from Hutchinson to Kinsley, Kans., a distance of about 84 miles. No accounting records of this company have been obtained, and there is no record that it had constructed any completed road or had actually issued any securities on May 31, 1886, the date of its consolidation with nine other corporations to form The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. It was incorporated and controlled by or in the interests of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Certain expenditures incurred by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company for preliminary engineering, right of way, or for construction on the projected line of this company were treated by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company as its own obligation, which it liquidated in the settlement for construction work done on its own account after the date of consolidation.
The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railway Company, Predecessor of The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railway Company was incorporated November 21, 1885, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. It was authorized to construct a line of railroad extending from Burlington to Gridley, Concordia to Kansas-Nebraska State line, Benedict Junction to Madison Junction, a total distance of about 90 miles, all in the State of Kansas. No accounting records of this company have been obtained, and there is no record that it had constructed any completed road or had actually issued any securities on May 31, 1886, date of its consolidation with nine other corporations to form The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. It was incorporated and controlled by or in the interests of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company. Certain expenditures incurred by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company for preliminary engineering, right of way, or for construction on the projected line of this company were treated by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company as its own obligation, which it liquidated in the settlement for construction work done on its own account after the date of consolidation.
Colony Neosho Falls and Western Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Colony Neosho Falls and Western Railroad Company was incorporated December 10, 1885, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. It was authorized to construct a line of railroad extending from Colony to Yates Center, Kans., a distance of about 25 miles. No accounting records of this company have been obtained, and there is no record that it had constructed any completed road or had actually issued any securities on May 31, 1886, date of its consolidation with nine other corporations to form The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. It was incorporated and controlled by or in the interests of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Certain expenditures incurred by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company for preliminary engineering, right of way, or for construction on the projected line of this company were treated by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company as its own obligation, which it liquidated in the settlement for construction work done on its own account after the date of consolidation.
Emporia & Eldorado Short Line Company, Predecessor of The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Emporia & Eldorado Short Line Railroad Company was incorporated December 29, 1885, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. It was authorized to construct a line of railroad extending from Ellinor to Bazar, Kans., a distance of about 10 miles. No accounting records of this company have been obtained, and there is no record that it had constructed any completed road or had actually issued any securities on May 31, 1886, date of its consolidation with nine other corporations to form The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. It was incorporated and controlled by or in the interests of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Certain expenditures incurred by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company for preliminary engineering, right of way, or for construction on the projected line of this company were treated by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company as its own obligation, which it liquidated in the settlement for construction work done on its own account after the date of consolidation.
The Independence & South-Western Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Independence & South-Western Railroad Company was incorporated July 25, 1885, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. It was authorized to construct a line of railroad extending from Independence to Cedarvale, Kans., a distance of about 55 miles. No accounting records of this company have been obtained, and there is no record that it had constructed any completed road or had actually issued any securities on May 31, 1886, date of its consolidation with nine other corporations to form The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. It was incorporated and controlled by or in the interests of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Certain expenditures incurred by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company for preliminary engineering, right of way, or for construction on the projected line of this company were treated by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company as its own obligation, which it liquidated in the settlement for construction work done on its own account after the date of consolidation.
Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas Railway Company, Predecessor of The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas Railway Company was incorporated September 10, 1885, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. It was authorized to construct a line of railroad extending from Chanute to Longton, Kans., a distance of about 43 miles. No accounting records of this company have been obtained, and there is no record that it had constructed any completed road or had actually issued any securities on May 31, 1886, date of its consolidation with nine other corporations to form The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. It was incorporated and controlled by or in the interests of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Certain expenditures incurred by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company for preliminary engineering, right of way, or for construction on the projected line of this company were treated by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company as its own obligation, which it liquidated in the settlement for construction work done on its own account after the date of consolidation.
Leroy & Western Railway Company, Predecessor of The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Leroy & Western Railway Company was incorporated November 27, 1885, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. It was authorized to construct a line of railroad extending from Mulvane to east line of Clark County, Kans., a distance of about 138 miles. No accounting records of this company have been obtained, and there is no record that it had constructed any completed road or had actually issued any securities on May 31, 1886, date of its consolidation with nine other corporations to form The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. It was incorporated and controlled by or in the interests of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Certain expenditures incurred by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company for preliminary engineering, right of way, or for construction on the projected line of this company were treated by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company as its own obligation, which it liquidated in the settlement for construction work done on its own account after the date of consolidation.
Ottawa, Osage City and Council Grove Rail Road Company, Predecessor of The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Ottawa, Osage City and Council Grove Rail Road Company was incorporated August 16, 1883, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. It was authorized to construct a line of railroad extending from Osage City to Quenemo, Kans., a distance of about 20 miles. No accounting records of this company have been obtained, and there is no record that it had constructed any completed road or had actually issued any securities on May 31, 1886, date of its consolidation with nine other corporations to form The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. It was incorporated and controlled by or in the interests of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Certain expenditures incurred by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company for preliminary engineering, right of way, or for construction on the projected line of this company were treated by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company as its own obligation, which it liquidated in the settlement for construction work done on its own account after the date of consolidation.
The Pawnee Valley and Denver Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Pawnee Valley and Denver Railroad Company was incorporated September 28, 1885, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. It was authorized to construct a line of railroad extending from Larned to Jetmore, Kans., a distance of about 46 miles. No accounting records of this company have been obtained, and there is no record that it had constructed any completed road or had actually issued any securities on May 31, 1886, date of its consolidation with nine other corporations to form The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. It was incorporated and controlled by or in the interests of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Certain expenditures incurred by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company for preliminary engineering, right of way, or for construction on the projected line of this company were treated by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company as its own obligation, which it liquidated in the settlement for construction work done on its own account after the date of consolidation.
The Walnut Valley & Colorado Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Walnut Valley & Colorado Railroad Company was incorporated August 26, 1885, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. It was authorized to construct a line of railroad extending from Great Bend to Selkirk, Kans., a distance of about 156 miles. No accounting records of this company have been obtained, and there is no record that it had constructed any completed road or had actually issued any securities on May 31, 1886, date of its consolidation with nine other corporations to form The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. It was incorporated and controlled by or in the interests of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Certain expenditures incurred by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company for preliminary engineering, right of way, or for construction on the projected line of this company were treated by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company as its own obligation, which it liquidated in the settlement for construction work done on its own account after the date of consolidation.
The Southern Kansas and Panhandle Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company
[edit]The Southern Kansas and Panhandle Railroad Company was incorporated July 28, 1886, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. It was controlled, through ownership of capital stock, by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company from 1887 or 1888 to September 30, 1889, and under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company from October 1, 1889, to January 1, 1890, the date of sale of its property to The Chicago, Kansas & Western Railroad Company. The company owned on date of sale 28.34 miles of single-track standard-gauge steam railroad extending from the east line of Clark County, Kans., to Englewood, Kans., which had been constructed by or for it in 1887 and 1888.
Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railway Company
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The Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railway Company was incorporated under the general laws of Kansas through articles of consolidation, dated September 6, 1882, filed October 6, 1882. This company did not open its accounts until January 1, 1883, although it acquired its property on October 6, 1882. Further, it discontinued its accounts after December 31, 1889, although it did not convey its property, rights, and franchises to the Santa Fe until April 10, 1901. Therefore the accounting data given in this report cover principally the period from January 1, 1883, to December 31, 1889. The company was con trolled, through stock ownership, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and by that company’s successor, the Santa Fe. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that the company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, its receivers, and the Santa Fe from the date of acquirement thereof to the date of sale, The railroad owned on date of sale amounted to 83.29 miles. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad extending from Emporia to Moline, Kans.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 83.29 miles of road owned by the company on date of sale, it had acquired 63.93 miles from the Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railroad Company, 12.16 miles from The Elk and Chatauqua Railroad Company, and 7.20 miles by construction. The construction work of the company was performed by or under the supervision of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railway Company
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The Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railroad Company was incorporated January 23, 1877, in the State of Kansas. Although the property of this company was acquired by the Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railway Company through articles of consolidation dated September 6, 1882, and filed October 6, 1882, the accounts of the company were continued to December 31, 1882. The accounting data in this report, therefore, cover the period to December 31, 1882. It was controlled through capital-stock ownership, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company from October 10, 1879, the date it was placed in operation, to the date of consolidation. The railroad owned by this company on date of consolidation amounted to 63.93 miles. It consisted of a single-track standard gauge steam railroad extending from the southern line of Greenwood County to Emporia, all in the State of Kansas, and was constructed by or for the company during the years 1879 and 1880. The construction work was supervised by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company.
The Elk and Chatauqua Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railway Company
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The Elk and Chatauqua Railroad Company was incorporated December 13, 1878, in the State of Kansas. Although the property of this company was acquired by the Kansas City, Emporia and Southern Railway Company through articles of consolidation dated September 6, 1882, filed October 6, 1882, the accounts of the company were continued to December 31, 1882. The accounting data in this report, therefore, cover the period to December 31, 1882. It was controlled, through capital stock ownership, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company from October 1, 1880, the date it was placed in operation, to the date of consolidation. The railroad owned by this company on the date of consolidation amounted to 12.16 miles. It consisted of a single-track standard gauge steam railroad, extending from the south line of Greenwood County to Howard, all in the State of Kansas, and was constructed by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company in 1879.
Marion and McPherson Railway Company
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The Marion and McPherson Railway Company was incorporated October 6, 1882, in the State of Kansas, as a consolidation of The Marion and McPherson Railroad Company and the Marion and McPherson Extension Railroad Company. This company did not open its accounts until January 1, 1883, although it acquired its property on October 6, 1882. Further, it discontinued its accounts after September 30, 1889, although it did not convey its property, rights, and franchises to the Santa Fe until April 10, 1901. Therefore the accounting data given in this report cover principally the period from January 1, 1883, to September 30, 1889. It was controlled, through ownership of a majority of its capital stock, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company or by that company’s successor, the Santa Fe. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company or by that company’s successor, the Santa Fe. The rail road owned on date of sale was a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, aggregating 98.30 miles, extending from Florence to Ellinwood, all in the State of Kansas, and was acquired from predecessors in the consolidation of 1882. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Marion and McPherson Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Marion and McPherson Railway Company
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The Marion and McPherson Railroad Company was incorporated November 5, 1878, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. Although The Marion and McPherson Railroad Company and the Marion and McPherson Extension Railroad Company were consolidated October 6, 1882, to form the Marion and McPherson Railway Company, the accounts of the two consolidating companies were continued to December 31, 1882. The company was controlled, through ownership of a majority of its capital stock, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. The railroad owned on date of the consolidation was a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, aggregating 93.09 miles, extending from Florence to the east line of Barton County, all in the State of Kansas, and was constructed by or for the company in sections during 1879 and 1880. The construction work was done by or under the supervision of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company.
Marion and McPherson Extension Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Marion and McPherson Railway Company
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The Marion and McPherson Extension Railroad Company was incorporated January 1, 1881, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. Although the Marion and McPherson Extension Railroad Company and The Marion and McPherson Railroad Company were consolidated October 6, 1882, to form the Marion and McPherson Railway Company, the accounts of the two consolidating companies were continued to December 31, 1882. The company was controlled, through ownership of its entire capital stock, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. The railroad owned on date of the consolidation was a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, aggregating 5.21 miles, extending from the east line of Barton County to Ellinwood, all in the State of Kansas. It was constructed by or for the company in 1881 and was opened for operation on September 1, 1881. The construction work was done by or under the super vision of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company.
Wichita and Southwestern Railway Company
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The Wichita and Southwestern Railway Company was incorporated October 6, 1882, in the State of Kansas as a consolidation of the Wichita and South Western Rail Road Company, The Cowley, Sumner and Fort Smith Railroad Company, and The Harvey County Railroad Company. Although the company acquired its property on October 6, 1882, it did not open its accounts until January 1, 1883. Further, it discontinued its accounts after September 30, 1889, although it did not convey its property, rights, and franchises to the Santa Fe until April 10, 1901. Therefore the accounting data given in this report cover principally the period from January 1, 1883, to September 30, 1889. The company was controlled, through ownership of a majority of its capital stock, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company or by that company's successor, the Santa Fe. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company or by that company's successor, the Santa Fe. The railroad owned on date of sale was a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, aggregating 117.72 miles, and extending from Newton to Arkansas City and from Mulvane to Caldwell, all in the State of Kansas.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The 117.72 miles of road owned on the date of sale was all acquired in the consolidation of 1882. In addition, the company acquired 8.89 miles of road, extending from Halstead to Sedgwick, Kans., in the consolidation of 1882, and during 1887 constructed 2.62 miles of extension from Wellington, Kans., but later abandoned these two sections of road.
Wichita and South Western Rail Road Company, Predecessor of the Wichita and Southwestern Railway Company
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The Wichita and South Western Rail Road Company was incorporated June 22, 1871, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. Although this company and two other corporations consolidated on October 6, 1882, to form the Wichita and Southwestern Railway Company, the accounts of the consolidating companies were continued to December 31, 1882. The company was controlled on date of the consolidation, through ownership of the entire capital stock, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself then controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. The property owned on date of the consolidation was a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, aggregating 27.12 miles, and ex tending from Newton to Wichita, all in the State of Kansas.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The owned mileage of the Wichita and South Western Rail Road Company, amounting to 27.12 miles, was constructed for it during the years 1871 and 1872. A portion of the line was constructed by T. J. Peter under a contract, dated September 9, 1871. On January 15, 1872, Peter assigned the contract to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, and the balance of the construction work was done by or under the supervision of that company. The road was opened for operation in May, 1872.
The Cowley, Sumner and Fort Smith Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Wichita and Southwestern Railway Company
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The Cowley, Sumner and Fort Smith Railroad Company was incorporated October 28, 1878, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. Although this company and two other corporations were consolidated October 6, 1882, to form the Wichita and Southwestern Railway Company, the accounts of the consolidating companies were continued to December 31, 1882. The company was controlled, through ownership of a majority of its capital stock, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common carrier corporation. The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. The railroad owned on date of the consolidation was a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, aggregating 90.6 miles, and extending from Wichita to Arkansas City and from Mulvane to Caldwell, all in the State of Kansas.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The 90.6 miles of road owned on date of the consolidation was constructed for the company by or under the supervision of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, during the years 1879 and 1880. The entire line was completed and opened for operation in June, 1880. The mileage constructed aggregated 95.22 miles, but this was reduced to 90.6 miles through changes in line and in junction points.
The Harvey County Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Wichita and Southwestern Railway Company
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The Harvey County Railroad Company was incorporated December 6, 1880, under the general laws of the State of Kansas. Although this company and two other corporations consolidated to form the Wichita and Southwestern Railway Company on October 6, 1882, the accounts of the consolidating companies were continued to December 31, 1882. The company was controlled, through ownership of the entire capital stock, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. The railroad owned on date of the consolidation was a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, aggregating 8.89 miles, extending from Halstead to Sedgwick, all in the State of Kansas, and was constructed for the company in the year 1881. The construction work was performed by or under the supervision of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company.
Cerrillos Coal Railroad Company
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The Cerrillos Coal Railroad Company was incorporated January 9, 1892, in the Territory of New Mexico. It was controlled on January 9, 1901, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common carrier corporation. The entire property of this company was operated by its own organization from December, 1892, the date of completion of its railroad, to November 9, 1900. From the latter date until May 31, 1901, it was operated by a receiver.
The Cherokee & Pittsburg Coal and Mining Company purchased the entire property at foreclosure sale on January 9, 1901, and acquired title thereto by deed on June 3, 1901, and on the same day conveyed the common-carrier portion of the property to the Santa Fe, the receiver having surrendered it to the Santa Fe as of May 31, 1901. This company owned on the date of its sale 6.51 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad, located in New Mexico and extending from a connection with the road of the Santa Fe at Waldo to the coal mines of the Cherokee & Pittsburg Coal and Mining Company at Coal Mines, N. Mex. It also owned certain real estate and mining rights in about 26,000 acres of land owned by the Cerrillos Coal & Iron Company.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The 6.51 miles of railroad owned on the date of sale had been acquired by construction during the period June to December, 1892. The records reviewed indicate that the work was performed by or under supervision of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company in Chicago
[edit]Introductory
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company in Chicago was incorporated May 11, 1887, in the State of Illinois. Although this company did not convey its property, rights, and franchises to the Santa Fe until March 6, 1902, it discontinued its accounts after November 30, 1898. This company was controlled through ownership of its entire capital stock, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and by that company's successor, the Santa Fe. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Chicago, Santa Fe and California Railway Company from July 1, 1888, the date it was placed in operation, to September 30, 1889, and by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, its receivers, and the Santa Fe from October 1, 1889, to the date of sale. The common-carrier property owned on date of sale consisted of terminal facilities, including 5.30 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Crawford Avenue to Twentieth Street and Stewart Avenue, all in the city of Chicago, Ill. This property was constructed for the company during the period from 1887 to 1892. The construction work was performed principally by the forces of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company and the Chicago, Madison & Northern Railroad Company.
Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company
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The Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company is a corporation formed June 16, 1897, under a special act of the Congress of the United States. It is controlled by the Santa Fe through ownership of the entire capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controls any common-carrier corporation.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from the date of acquirement thereof to the date of sale. Although the common-carrier property of this company was conveyed to the Santa Fe as of July 1, 1902, by deed executed July 1, 1903, the accounts of the company pertaining to its financial history, corporate operations, and investments with respect to property other than that of a common-carrier have been continued to date of valuation. However, for the purposes of this report the accounting data included herein cover the period only to the date of sale of the common-carrier property. The railroad operated by the company was a standard-gauge steam railroad, located in New Mexico, Arizona, and California and aggregating 806.58 miles. The owned mileage amounted to 562.58 miles and consisted of a line extending from Isleta, N. Mex., to Needles, Calif. The mileage operated under lease amounted to 244 miles and consisted of two separate sections of road, one extending from a connection with the road of the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company at Needles, to Mojave, Calif., the other from Kern Junction to Bakersfield, Calif. Trackage rights over 80 miles of road of other carriers connected the leased lines at Mojave and Kern Junction, Calif., and also afforded access to Albuquerque, N. Mex.
Development of Fixed Physical Property The entire 562.58 miles of road owned on the date of sale had been acquired from the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company, through foreclosure, under deed dated June 24, 1897.
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company
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The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company was incorporated July 27, 1866, under a special act of the Congress of the United States. The property of the Atlantic and Pacific consisted of three well-defined divisions known as the Missouri, Central, and Western divisions, each of which was sold under a separate foreclosure sale. The Missouri and Central divisions form a part of the system of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Company and are included in the report on that company. The Western division was acquired by the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company, a predecessor of the Santa Fe. This report, therefore, relates only the transactions pertaining to the Western division, for which, in the main, separate accounting data have been obtainable.
The Atlantic and Pacific was controlled jointly on June 24, 1897, the date of sale of the Western division, by the Santa Fe and the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Company through ownership of a majority of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the company's own organization from the date of acquirement thereof to January 4, 1894. From that date until the date of sale, it was operated by receivers. Although the property of this company, comprising the Western division, was conveyed to the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company by deed dated June 24, 1897, the results of corporate operations to June 30, 1897, are recorded in the books of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company (Western division).
The railroad operated by the company was a standard-gauge steam railroad, aggregating 804.58 miles, and located in New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The owned mileage amounted to 562.58 miles and consisted of a line extending from Atlantic and Pacific Junction (Isleta), N. Mex., to Needles, Calif. The mileage operated under lease amounted to 242 miles and consisted of a line extending from Needles to Mojave, Calif. Trackage rights over 13 miles of road of other carriers afforded the company access to Albuquerque, N. Mex.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The entire 562.58 miles of road owned on the date of sale had been acquired by construction. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Montgomery County Railway Company
[edit]The Montgomery County Railway Company was incorporated April 4, 1903, in the State of Kansas. This company did not maintain any accounting records, but certain information given below has been obtained from the records of the Santa Fe. The company was controlled by the Santa Fe through advances made for construction. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company itself controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The Company owned on October 24, 1903, the date of sale, 5.39 miles of partially constructed standard-gauge railroad, extending from Havana to Caney, all in the State of Kansas. This uncompleted construction work had been performed by the Santa Fe. [...]
Southern California Railway Company (of 1892)
[edit]Introductory
The Southern California Railway Company (of 1892) was incorporated under the general laws of California through articles of consolidation, dated June 8, 1892, filed June 27, 1892. This company recorded its transactions in the books of the Southern California Railway Company (of 1889), a predecessor company. For the purposes of this report the transactions recorded subsequently to June 30, 1892, are stated herein. This company was controlled on January 17, 1906, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through stock ownership. On the other hand, the company itself controlled the Perris & Lakeview Railway Company through ownership of the entire capital stock.
The property was operated by the company's own organization from June 28, 1892, to May 31, 1904, and by the Santa Fe, as lessee, from June 1, 1904, to date of sale. The railroad owned by the Southern California Railway Company (of 1892) on date of sale aggregated 483.84 miles and was all located in California having termini as follows: National City to Fallbrook, Temecula to Barstow, Los Angeles to Fallbrook Junction, San Bernardino to Los Angeles, High Grove to Orange, Perris to San Jacinto, Escondido Junction to Escondido, San Bernardino to Mentone, Redondo Junction to Redondo, Highland Junction to Mentone, Elsinore Junction to Alberhill, Casa Blanca to Prenda, Richfield to Olinda.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The 483.84 miles of road owned on date of sale had been acquired partly by consolidation, partly by purchase, and partly by construction, as indicated in the following statement:
| Mileage | |
|---|---|
| In the consolidation of 1892 from— | |
| Santa Fe and Santa Monica Railway Company. | 5.42 |
| San Bernardino and Eastern Railway Company. | 12.88 |
| Southern California Railway Company (of 1889). | 471.24 |
| 489.54 | |
| Acquired by purchase from Elsinore, Pomona & Los Angeles Railway Company. | 7.7 |
| Acquired by construction. | 6.30 |
| Total acquired. | 503.60 |
| Less mileage abandoned or sold. | 19.76 |
| Total recorded as of date of sale. | 483.84 |
It is not known whether the construction work was performed by the company's forces or by contract. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Santa Fe and Santa Monica Railway Company, Predecessor of the Southern California Railway Company (of 1892)
[edit]Introductory
The Santa Fe and Santa Monica Railway Company was incorporated in the State of California on April 4, 1892. It was controlled on June 27, 1892, the date of consolidation, by A. Manvel through ownership of a majority of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under a temporary agreement by the Southern California Railway Company (of 1889) from the date of completion, June 13, 1892, to the date of consolidation. The railroad owned on the date of consolidation amounted to 5.42 miles. It consisted of a standard-gauge steam railroad, wholly within the State of California, extending from Mesmer to Santa Monica, and had been acquired by construction during 1892.
San Bernardino and Eastern Railway Company, Predecessor of the Southern California Railway Company (of 1892)
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The San Bernardino and Eastern Railway Company was incorporated in the State of California on August 11, 1890. It was controlled on June 27, 1892, the date of consolidation, by A. Manvel through ownership of a majority of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under a temporary agreement by the Southern California Railway Company (of 1889) from August 17, 1891, the date the first section of road was placed in operation, to the date of consolidation. The rail road owned on the date of consolidation amounted to 12.88 miles. It consisted of a standard-gauge steam railroad, wholly within the State of California, extending from Highland Junction to Mentone, and had been acquired by construction. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Southern California Railway Company (of 1889), Predecessor of the Southern California Railway Company (of 1892)
[edit]Introductory
The Southern California Railway Company (of 1889) was incorporated under the general laws of California through articles of consolidation, dated September 6, 1889, filed November 7, 1889. It was controlled on June 27, 1892, the date of its consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records 1eviewed 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 of acquirement thereof to the date of consolidation. The railroad operated by the company on the date of its consolidation amounted to 489.54 miles. The owned mileage amounted to 471.24 miles and consisted of a standard-gauge steam-railroad, located wholly in the State of California and comprised three main lines, one connecting line, and six branch lines. One main line extended from National City, via Fallbrook Junction and Temecula, to Barstow, one from San Bernardino to Los Angeles, and the other from Los Angeles to Fall brook Junction. The connecting line extended from High Grove to Orange. The mileage operated under lease consisted of 18.30 miles, extending from Mesmer to Santa Monica and from Highland Junction to Mentone.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 471.24 miles of road owned on the date of consolidation, 210.10 miles were acquired from the California Southern Railroad Company, 250.37 miles from the California Central Railway Company, and 10.77 miles from the Redondo Beach Railway Company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
California Southern Railroad Company, Predecessor of the Southern California Railway Company (of 1889)
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The California Southern Railroad Company was incorporated under the general laws of California through articles of consolidation, dated December 28, 1881, filed January 10, 1882. It was controlled on November 7, 1889, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company 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 the company was operated by its own organization from November 23, 1882, the date the first section of road was placed in operation, to the date of consolidation. Although the property of this company was acquired by its successor through consolidation November 7, 1889, the results of corporate operations are included in the income accounts of this company only to October 31, 1889. The railroad operated by the company on the date of consolidation amounted to 210.10 miles, all owned. It consisted of a standard-gauge steam railroad extending from National City via Fallbrook Junction and Temecula to Barstow, Calif.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 210.10 miles of road owned by the company on the date of consolidation, it had acquired 129.37 miles by completion of construction begun by the California Southern Rail Road Company and 80.73 miles by completion of construction begun by The California Southern Extension Railroad Company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
California Southern Rail Road Company, Predecessor of the California Southern Railroad Company
[edit]Introductory
The California Southern Rail Road Company was incorporated in the State of California on October 23, 1880. The records reviewed do not indicate that it was controlled by any individual or corporation on January 10, 1882, the date of consolidation, or, on the other hand, that it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. This company owned on the date of consolidation a partially constructed railroad, extending from National City via Fallbrook Junction and Temecula to San Bernardino, Calif., a distance of 129.37 miles, no part of which had been placed in operation.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The entire 129.37 miles of partially constructed road owned on the date of consolidation had been acquired by construction during 1881 and 1882. The construction work was performed principally by the company's forces. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The California Southern Extension Railroad Company, Predecessor of the California Southern Railroad Company
[edit]The California Southern Extension Railroad Company was incorporated in the State of California on May 24, 1881. No accounting records of this company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from the records of the California Southern Rail Road Company. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was con trolled by any individual or corporation on January 10, 1882, the date of consolidation, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. This company owned on date of consolidation a partially constructed railroad between San Bernardino and Barstow, Calif., a distance of 80.73 miles. The extent of construction work done by this company is not indicated by the records obtained. The records of the California Southern Rail Road Company indicate that it made cash advances to this company aggregating $22,469.19 for construction, which indebtedness was canceled in the consolidation. The records of the California Southern Rail Road Company also indicate recorded money outlay of $22,469.19 in creating the property of The California Southern Extension Railroad Company.
Redondo Beach Railway Company, Predecessor of the Southern California Railway Company (of 1889)
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The Redondo Beach Railway Company was incorporated in the State of California on April 23, 1888. It was controlled on November 7, 1889, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the California Central Railway Company from September 1, 1888, to the date of consolidation. The railroad owned on the date of consolidation consisted of 10.77 miles of single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Inglewood to Redondo, Calif., which had been acquired by construction during 1888. The construction work was performed under the supervision of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company.
California Central Railway Company, Predecessor of the Southern California Railway Company (of 1889)
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The California Central Railway Company was incorporated in the State of California through articles of consolidation dated April 23, 1887, filed May 20, 1887. It was controlled on November 7, 1889, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by its own organization from May 20, 1887, the date acquired, to date of consolidation. The railroad operated by the company was a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, located in California, aggregating 261.14 miles. The owned mileage amounted to 250.37 miles and consisted of three main lines and four branch lines. The main lines extended from Los Angeles to Fallbrook Junction, from High Grove to Orange, and from Los Angeles to San Bernardino. The branch lines extended from Perris to San Jacinto, from Escondido to Escondido Junction, from San Bernardino to Men tone, and from Redondo Junction to Port Ballona. The mileage operated under lease amounted to 10.77 miles and extended from Inglewood to Redondo.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 250.37 miles of road owned on date of consolidation, it had acquired 21.09 miles from the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Rail Road Company, 32.88 miles by construction, and 196.40 miles by completion of construction begun by the Riverside, Santa Ana and Los Angeles Railway Company, the San Bernardino and San Diego Railway Company, the San Bernardino and Los Angeles Railway Company, the San Bernardino Valley Railway Company, and the San Diego Central Railroad Company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Rail Road Company, Predecessor of the California Central Railway Company
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The Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Rail Road Company was incorporated September 5, 1883, in the State of California. The accounting records of the company that were obtained were of such a fragmentary nature that but partial information could be obtained from them regarding its financial dealings and investments. However, certain data given below were obtained from the records of its successor and from other sources. The company was controlled on May 20, 1887, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the company's own organization from September 14, 1885, to May 20, 1887, the date of consolidation. The railroad consisted of 21.09 miles of single-track standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Los Angeles to the San Gabriel River, Calif., and was acquired by construction. The construction work was performed by contractors, none of whom appear to have been affiliated with the company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Los Angeles and Santa Monica Railroad Company, Predecessor of the California Central Railway Company
[edit]The Los Angeles and Santa Monica Railroad Company was incorporated January 6, 1886, in the State of California. 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 other sources. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on May 20, 1887, the date of consolidation, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The records reviewed do not indicate that the company owned any property on the date of consolidation.
The authorized capital stock was $300,000 par value, divided into shares of $50 par value each. The records of the successor company, the California Central Railway Company, show that $300,000 par value of the capital stock of that company was issued to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road company in exchange for the total authorized stock of this company. The considerations received for the stock of this company when issued were not ascertainable from the records reviewed.
Riverside, Santa Ana and Los Angeles Railway Company, Predecessor of the California Central Railway Company
[edit]The Riverside, Santa Ana and Los Angeles Railway Company was incorporated September 29, 1885, in the State of California. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book and from records of the California Central Railway Company. The company was controlled on May 20, 1887, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation. Construction work upon the proposed railroad of this company between Los Angeles and Santa Ana, Calif., and between High Grove and Orange, Calif., 74.22 miles in all had been begun prior to the date of consolidation.
San Bernardino and San Diego Railway Company, Predecessor of the California Central Railway Company
[edit]The San Bernardino and San Diego Railway Company was incorporated November 20, 1886, in the State of California. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its ac counts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book and from the records of the California Central Railway Company. The company was controlled on May 20, 1887, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
Construction work upon the proposed railroad of this company between Santa Ana and Los Angeles Junction (Fallbrook Junction), Calif., 49.49 miles, had been begun prior to the date of consolidation.
San Bernardino and Los Angeles Railway Company, Predecessor of the California Central Railway Company
[edit]The San Bernardino and Los Angeles Railway Company was incorporated November 22, 1886, in the State of California. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book and from the records of the California Central Railway Company. The company was controlled on May 20, 1887, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation. Construction work upon the proposed railroad of this company, between San Bernardino and San Gabriel River, Calif., 38.88 miles, had been begun prior to the date of consolidation.
San Bernardino Valley Railway Company, Predecessor of the California Central Railway Company
[edit]The San Bernardino Valley Railway Company was incorporated January 12, 1887, in the State of California. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book and from the records of the California Central Railway Company. The company was controlled on May 20, 1887, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company, through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation. Construction work upon the proposed railroad of this company, between San Bernardino and Mentone, Calif., 12.51 miles, had been begun prior to the date of consolidation.
San Diego Central Railroad Company, Predecessor of the California Central Railway Company
[edit]The San Diego Central Railroad Company was incorporated November 8, 1886, in the State of California. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book and from the records of the California Central Railway Company. The company was controlled on May 20, 1887, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation. Construction work upon the proposed railroad of this company, between Escondido Junction and Escondido, Calif., 21.30 miles, had been begun prior to the date of consolidation.
San Jacinto Valley Railway Company, Predecessor of the California Central Railway Company
[edit]The San Jacinto Valley Railway Company was incorporated March 7, 1887, in the State of California. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. However, certain data indicated below were obtained from its minute book and from the records of the California Central Railway Company. The company was controlled on May 20, 1887, the date of consolidation, by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Rail Road Company through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation. The company had done some engineering work, but no construction work, on its proposed railroad, between Perris and San Jacinto, Calif., to date of consolidation.
Elsinore, Pomona & Los Angeles Railway Company, Predecessor of the Southern California Railway Company (of 1892)
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The Elsinore, Pomona & Los Angeles Railway Company was incorporated December 6, 1895, in the State of California. It was controlled on May 1, 1899, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation. The property was operated by the Southern California Railway from July 1, 1896, the date it was placed in operation, to the date of sale. This company owned on the date of sale 7.76 miles of standard-gauge railroad between Elsinore Junction and Alberhill, Calif., which had been acquired by construction during 1896. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the construction work was performed under contract or by company forces. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Arkansas Valley Railroad Company
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The Arkansas Valley Railroad Company was incorporated January 26, 1906, in the State of Colorado. It was controlled on March 16, 1907, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common carrier corporation. The records reviewed do not indicate that this property had been placed in operation at the date of sale. The railroad owned on the date of sale amounted to 29.22 miles of single-track steam railroad, located within the State of Colorado. It consisted of two sections of main line, one extending from Rocky Ford to Buchtel, the other from Lamar to Keesee.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The entire 29.22 miles of road owned on date of sale had been acquired by construction during the period January, 1906, to the date of sale. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the work was performed under contract or by company forces. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Holly and Swink Railway Company
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The Holly and Swink Railway Company was incorporated January 17, 1906, in the State of Colorado.
It was controlled on March 15, 1907, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation. The records reviewed do not indicate that this property had been placed in operation at date of sale. The railroad owned on date of sale amounted to 18.90 miles of single-track steam railroad, located within the State of Colorado, consisting of two sections of main line, one extending from Swink to Shelton Junction, the other from Holly to Bristol.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The entire 18.90 miles of road owned on date of sale had been acquired by construction during 1906. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the construction work was performed under contract or by company forces. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Eastern Oklahoma Railway Company
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The Eastern Oklahoma Railway Company was incorporated July 24, 1899, in the Territory of Oklahoma. The accounting records of the company do not contain any income or profit and loss account. Therefore no information can be given regarding the results of corporate operations. The company was con trolled on June 20, 1907, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by the Santa Fe from January 1, 1900, the date the first section of road was opened for operation, until the date of sale. The railroad owned on date of sale amounted to 477.41 miles. It consisted of a standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Newkirk to Pauls Valley, Okla., Davis to Sulphur, Okla., Guthrie Junction to Cushing, Okla., Ripley to Esau Junction, Okla., Pauls Valley to Lindsay, Okla., Seward to Cashion, Okla., Guthrie to Enid, Okla., and Blanton Junction, Okla., to Belvidere, Kans. Trackage rights over the road of another carrier afforded a connection between Enid and Blanton Junction, Okla.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 477.41 miles of road owned on date of sale 10.61 miles was acquired from The Guthrie and Western Railway Company, 24.18 miles from The Kiowa, Chickasha, and Fort Smith Railway Company, 161.40 miles from The Denver Enid and Gulf Railroad Company, and 281.22 miles by construction. The construction work was performed by or under supervision of the Santa Fe. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Guthrie and Western Railway Company, Predecessor of The Eastern Oklahoma Railway Company
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The Guthrie and Western Railway Company was incorporated January 9, 1900, in the Territory of Oklahoma. The accounting records of the company do not contain an income or profit and loss account. Therefore no information can be given regarding the results of corporate operations. The company was controlled on June 16, 1902, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through subscription to the entire amount of its authorized capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the Santa Fe under an implied lease from the date of completion, August, 1900, to the date of sale and consisted of 10.61 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Seward to Cashion, Okla. This had been acquired by construction during 1900. The construction work was performed by or under the supervision of the Santa Fe.
The Kiowa, Chickasha, and Fort Smith Railway Company, Predecessor of The Eastern Oklahoma Railway Company
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The Kiowa, Chickasha, and Fort Smith Railway Company was incorporated July 13, 1899, in the State of Kansas. The accounting records of the company do not contain an income or profit and loss account. Therefore no information can be given regarding the results of corporate operations. The company was controlled on March 14, 1904, the date of sale, by The Eastern Oklahoma Railway Company through ownership of the capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company, as agent for the Santa Fe, under an implied lease from December, 1903, the date it was placed in operation, to the date of sale, and consisted of 24.18 miles of standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Pauls Valley to Lindsay, Okla. This road had been acquired by construction. The construction work was performed partly by the company's own forces and partly by the forces of the Santa Fe. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Denver Enid and Gulf Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Eastern Oklahoma Railway Company
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The Denver Enid and Gulf Railroad Company was incorporated March 31, 1902, in the Territory of Oklahoma. It was controlled on May 22, 1907, the date of sale, by The Eastern Oklahoma Railway Company through ownership of is capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated by the company's own organization from October 10, 1902, the date the first section of road was opened for operation, until the date of sale. Although the property of this company was conveyed to The Eastern Oklahoma Railway Company by deed dated May 22, 1907, the results of corporate operations to June 30, 1907, are recorded in the books of account of the company and other accounts were not closed until that date. The accounting data in this report, therefore, cover the period to June 30, 1907. The railroad operated by the company on the date of sale amounted to 161.40 miles, all owned. It consisted of standard-gauge steam railroad, extending from Guthrie to Enid, Okla., and from Blanton Junction, Okla., to Belvidere, Kans. In addition, the company had trackage rights over the road of the Arkansas Valley and Western Railroad Company between Enid and Blanton Junction, Okla., and used facilities at Guthrie, Okla., owned by the Santa Fe and facilities at East Enid Junction, Okla., owned by the Blackwell Enid and Southwestern Railroad Company.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 161.40 miles of road owned on the date of sale, 112.10 miles had been acquired by construction and 49.30 miles by purchase from The Denver, Kansas and Gulf Railway Company. The construction work for this company was performed under contracts by the Bes Line Construction Company and the Santa Fe. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Denver Kansas and Gulf Railway Company, Predecessor of The Denver Enid and Gulf Railroad Company, Formerly Named The Denver Kansas and Gulf Railroad Company
[edit]The Denver Kansas and Gulf Railway Company was incorporated August 16, 1905, in the State of Kansas as The Denver Kansas and Gulf Railroad Company. The name of the latter was changed on October 17, 1905. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. It was controlled on April 3, 1907, the date of sale, by the Bes Line Construction Company, through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any common-carrier corporation.
The property had not been operated prior to the date of sale. The railroad consisted of 49.30 miles of single-track standard-guage steam railroad extending from the Kansas-Oklahoma State line near Kiowa, Kans., to Belvidere, Kans. This had been acquired by construction during 1906 and 1907. The construction work was performed by the Bes Line Construction Company.
The Eastern Railway Company of New Mexico
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The Eastern Railway Company of New Mexico is a corporation of the State of New Mexico and was incorporated October 30, 1902, under the laws of the Territory of New Mexico. It is controlled by the Santa Fe through ownership of the entire capital stock. On the other hand, this company itself controls, through ownership of their entire capital stock, The Pecos and Northern Texas Railway Company and The Pecos River Railroad Company, whose properties are leased to other companies.
Although the railroad property of this company was sold to the Santa Fe on January 23, 1912, the accounts pertaining to financial history, corporate operations, and investments with respect to property other than that of a common carrier have been continued to date of valuation. For the purpose of this report, the accounting data included herein relating to investments cover the period only to the date of sale of the common-carrier property. The data pertaining to financial history and corporate operations, included herein, cover the period to the end of the fiscal year June 30, 1912.
The property of the company that was constructed by it was operated under lease by the Santa Fe from the date of completion, July 1, 1908, to the date of sale. That portion of the property acquired from The Pecos Valley and Northeastern Railway Company was operated by the company’s own organization from July 1, 1907, to February 1, 1912. The railroad owned on the date of sale amounted to 486.77 miles. It consisted of a single-track standard-gauge steam railroad located in New Mexico, extending from Texico to Rio Puerco, from Clovis to the New Mexico-Texas State line (southern New Mexico) and from Sandia to Dalies, N. Mex.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 486.77 miles of road owned by the company on date of sale, it had acquired 219.82 miles from The Pecos Valley and Northeastern Railway Company, of which it had subsequently abandoned 11.60 miles, and 278.55 miles by construction. The construction work on the line from Texico to Rio Puerco, N. Mex., was performed under contract by the Santa Fe. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Pecos Valley and Northeastern Railway Company, Predecessor of The Eastern Railway Company of New Mexico
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The Pecos Valley and Northeastern Railway Company was incorporated March 10, 1898, in the Territory of New Mexico. It was controlled on March 19, 1907, the date of sale, by The Eastern Railway Company of New Mexico through ownership of a majority of its capital stock. On the other hand, this company itself controlled on the date of sale, through ownership of their entire capital stock, The Pecos River Railroad Company and The Pecos and Northern Texas Railway Company, which operated their own properties.
The property of the company was operated by its own organization from the date of acquirement thereof to the date of sale. Although the company acquired title to its original property on April 21, 1898, it did not commence recording the results of the operations of its property in its books until May 1, 1898; and although the property of this company was conveyed to The Eastern Railway Company of New Mexico by deed dated March 19, 1907, the results of corporate operations to June 30, 1907, are recorded in the books of account of the company. The railroad operated on date of sale amounted to 219.82 miles, all owned. It consisted of a standard-gauge steam railroad extending from a connection with the railroad of The Pecos River Railroad Company on the New Mexico-Texas boundary line in southern New Mexico to a connection with the railroad of The Pecos and Northern Texas Railway Company on the eastern boundary of New Mexico.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
Of the 219.82 miles of road owned on the date of sale, 108.22 miles had been acquired from The Pecos Valley Railway Company and 111.60 miles by construction. The construction work on the road from Roswell, N. Mex., to the New Mexico-Texas boundary line was performed by The Pecos Railway Construction and Land Company, which was affiliated with The Pecos Valley and Northeastern Railway Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Pecos Valley Railway Company, Predecessor of The Pecos Valley and Northeastern Railway Company
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The Pecos Valley Railway Company was incorporated August 27, 1890, in the Territory of New Mexico. No general accounting records of the company were obtained for the period from the date of its incorporation to February 17, 1896, the date of receivership. However, certain information during that period has been obtained from operating records of the company, together with its reports to us for the years 1891 to 1897, inclusive. It was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by J. J. Hagerman, through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, this company itself controlled on the date of sale, through owner ship of the entire capital stock, The Pecos River Railroad Company, which operated its own property.
The property of this company was operated by its own organization from the date it was placed in operation, January, 1891, until the receivership, February 17, 1896. From that date until the date of sale it was operated by a receiver. Although the property of this company was conveyed to The Pecos Valley and Northeastern Railway Company by deed dated April 21, 1898, the results of corporate operations were recorded in its books to April 30, 1898. The railroad operated on the date of sale amounted to 108.22 miles. It consisted of a standard gauge steam railroad, extending from a connection with the railroad of The Pecos River Railroad Company on the New Mexico-Texas boundary line to Roswell, N. Mex.
Development of Fixed Physical Property
The Pecos Valley Railway Company acquired by construction 109.87 miles of road, of which it subsequently abandoned 1.65 miles in the revision of the line between the New Mexico-Texas State line and Carlsbad, N. Mex. The construction work on the portion of the road from the New Mexico-Texas boundary line to Eddy (now Carlsbad), N. Mex., was performed by The Pecos Construction and Land Company, and the work on the portion from Eddy (now Carlsbad), to Roswell, N. Mex., was performed by The Pecos Company. The records reviewed do not indicate whether these construction companies were affiliated with The Pecos Valley Railway Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the section on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Santa Fe.
The Pecos Valley Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Pecos Valley Railway Company
[edit]The Pecos Valley Railroad Company was incorporated March 10, 1890, in the Territory of New Mexico. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings or investments. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on August 27, 1890, the date of consolidation, or, on the other hand, whether it then con trolled any common-carrier corporation. This company owned no railroad or common-carrier property on the date of consolidation.
The Pecos Northern Railroad Company, Predecessor of The Pecos Valley Railway Company
[edit]The Pecos Northern Railroad Company was incorporated August 9, 1890, in the Territory of New Mexico. No accounting records of the company were obtained. Therefore no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings or investments. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the company was controlled by any individual or corporation on August 27, 1890, the date of consolidation, or, on the other hand, whether it then con trolled any common-carrier corporation. This company owned no railroad or common-carrier property on the date of consolidation.
The Santa Fe Terminal Company of California
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The Santa Fe Terminal Company of California was incorporated February 23, 1899, in the State of California. Although this company did not convey its property, rights, and franchises to the Santa Fe until July 24, 1912, it discontinued its accounts after November, 1904. The company was controlled on July 24, 1912, the date of sale, by the Santa Fe through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company controlled any other common-carrier corporation.
The property was operated under lease by or for the Santa Fe from the date it was placed in operation to the date of sale. During the period from May 1, 1900, to March 31, 1902, the operations were conducted by The San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railway Company as agent for the Santa Fe. The common-carrier property owned on date of sale consisted of terminal facilities, including 0.53 mile of yard tracks and sidings, at San Francisco, Calif., also floating and other equipment. The yard tracks and sidings and other terminal facilities were constructed for the company, or under the supervision of the Santa Fe, during the period from 1899 to 1902, inclusive.