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Interstate Commerce Commission, Valuation Reports, Volume 25

Northern Pacific Railway

Location and General Description of Property

The railroad operated by the Northern Pacific Railway Company, herein called the Northern Pacific, is a standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. The operated mileage forms a trans-continental route from St. Paul and Duluth, Minn., and Superior, Wis., to North Pacific Coast points. With the exception of 618.827 miles of second main track and 8.823 miles of third main track at various locations, the operated railroad is single track.

The owned railroad consists of a principal main line extending in a general westerly direction from St. Paul, Minn., via Minneapolis and Staples, Minn., Bismarck, N.Dak., Billings and Helena, Mont., Spokane and Auburn, Wash., to Tacoma and Seattle, Wash. Other important main lines extend from St. Paul to Duluth, Minn.; Ashland, Wis., via Superior to Staples, Minn.; Logan to Butte, Mont.; and Portland, Oreg., via Vancouver to Tacoma, Wash. There are numerous branch lines, the most important of which project from Little Falls to Morris, Minn.; Wadena, Minn., to Jamestown, N.Dak.; Manitoba Junction, Minn., to the Canadian boundary line near Pembina, N.Dak.; Fargo to Streeter, N.Dak.; Casselton to Marion, N.Dak.; Sanborn to McHenry, N.Dak.; Jamestown to Leeds, Wilton, Turtle Lake and Esmond, N.Dak.; Mandan to Killdeer, N.Dak.; Mandan to Mott, N.Dak.; Glendive to Sidney, Mont.; Laurel to Red Lodge and Bridger, Mont.; Livingston to Gardiner, Mont.; Missoula to Darby, Mont.; De Smet, Mont., to Wallace, Idaho; Marshall, Wash., to Genesee and Lewiston, Idaho; Palmer Junction to Meeker, Wash.; Cheney to Connell, Wash.; Attalia to Pleasant View and Dayton, Wash.; Pasco, Wash., to Pendleton, Oreg.; Centralia to Moclips, Wash.; Chehalis Junction to South Bend, Wash.; and Seattle to Sumas, Wash. The company also owns an isolated branch off the Minnesota and International Railway Company's tracks, a controlled line, extending from Grand Falls to International Falls, Minn. In addition to its operated mileage, the Northern Pacific owns but does not use 8.564 miles of road between Stuart and Anaconda, Mont., which is leased to the Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway Company; 41.809 miles of road between Hartford and Monte Cristo, Wash., leased to the Hartford Eastern Railway Company; and 35.291 miles of road between Willbridge and Goble, Oreg., leased to the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Company. The principal cities served by this road are St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth, Minn.; Superior, Wis.; Fargo, Jamestown and Bismarck, N.Dak.; Billings, Butte, and Helena, Mont.; Spokane, Tacoma, and Seattle, Wash.; and Portland, Oreg.

The Northern Pacific wholly owns and uses 6,273.170 miles of road, wholly owns but does not use 85.664 miles of road, and wholly uses but does not own 57.407 miles of road. The last named classification comprises property between Butte and Garrison, Mont., leased from the Oregon Short Line Railroad Company, which forms a connecting link in the operated main line from Logan to Garrison via Butte. The Northern Pacific also jointly owns and uses with other carriers 9.055 undivided miles of road, the most important unit extending from Willbridge, Oreg., to Vancouver, Wash., with important bridges over the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, which comprises a part of the main line from Portland to Tacoma.

In addition to the foregoing, the Northern Pacific has trackage rights over about 175 miles of the road of other carriers, a portion of which forms reciprocal double-track arrangements, while others afford access to terminals. Further details with respect to these trackage rights are given in the chapter on leased railway property in Appendix 2.

The Northern Pacific wholly owns and uses 9,457.659 miles of all tracks, wholly owns but does not use 104.999 miles of all tracks, and wholly uses but does not own 86.344 miles of all tracks.

The company also jointly owns and uses with other carriers 73.507 undivided miles of all tracks. These tracks, consisting of first, second, and third main tracks, and yard tracks and sidings, are classified in the trackage table in Appendix 1.

Introductory

The Northern Pacific is a corporation of the State of Wisconsin, having its principal office at St. Paul, Minn. The Northern Pacific was incorporated originally as the Superior and St. Croix Railroad Company, which was later changed to Northern Pacific Railway Company.

The records reviewed do not indicate that the Northern Pacific 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, the following companies whose common-carrier properties are operated by the companies named:

Operated by their own organizations:
- The Duluth Union Depot and Transfer Company, 100%.
- The Gilmore and Pittsburgh Railroad Company, Limited, 100%.
- Minnesota and International Railway Company, 70%.
- Northern Pacific Express Company, 100%.
Operated by Canadian Northern Railway Company:
- Manitoba Railway Company, 100%.

The Northern Pacific indirectly controls, through ownership of the entire capital stock of the Northwestern Improvement Company, the following companies whose common-carrier properties are operated by their own organizations:

Centralia Eastern Railroad Company.
Billings and Central Montana Railway Company.

The Northern Pacific controls jointly with other companies to the extent indicated, the following-named companies, the common-carrier properties of which are operated by their own organizations:

Camas Prairie Railroad Company, 50%.
- Jointly controlled with—
  - Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company.
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company, 48.59%.
- Jointly controlled with—
  - Great Northern Railway Company.
The Lake Superior Terminal and Transfer Railway Company of the State of Wisconsin, 33⅓%.
- Jointly controlled with—
  - Chicago, Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Company.
  - The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway Company.
  - Great Northern Railway Company.
Midland Railway Company of Manitoba, 50%.
- Jointly controlled with—
  - Great Northern Railway Company.
The Minnesota Transfer Railway Company, 11 1/9%.
- Jointly controlled with—
  - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company.
  - Chicago Great Western Railroad Company.
  - Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company.
  - The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company.
  - Chicago, Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Company.
  - Great Northern Railway Company.
  - The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Company.
  - Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Company.
The Northern Pacific Terminal Company of Oregon, 40%.
- Jointly controlled with—
  - Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company.
  - Oregon and California Rail Road Company.
The Saint Paul Union Depot Company, 11 1/9%.
- Jointly controlled with—
  - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company.
  - Chicago Great Western Railroad Company.
  - Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company.
  - The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company.
  - Chicago, Saint Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Company.
  - Great Northern Railway Company.
  - The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Company.
  - Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Company.
Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Company, 50%.
- Jointly controlled with—
  - Great Northern Railway Company.

The property of the Northern Pacific has been operated by its own organization during its entire life.

Although the Northern Pacific acquired title to its property on August 18, 1896, the results of corporate operations to August 31, 1896, are recorded in the accounts of its predecessor, the Northern Pacific Railroad Company.

Corporate History

The Northern Pacific was incorporated originally as the Superior and St. Croix Railroad Company by act of Legislature of the State of Wisconsin, approved March 15, 1870. By resolution of the stockholders filed July 10, 1896, the name of the corporation was changed to Northern Pacific Railway Company. The date of organization of the Superior and St. Croix Railroad Company was February 4, 1871.

The charter of the company originally provided for the construction and operation of a railroad beginning at a point on the west shore of the Bay of St. Louis, in Douglas County, Wisconsin, and extending southerly to Prescott, Wis., with a branch line extending in a westerly direction from the initial point of the main line to a point on the Minnesota boundary north of the Nemadji River. By amendment approved April 15, 1895, the charter was generally amended in order later to convey to the company the property then owned by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. As revised, the charter authorized the company to construct and acquire by purchase or otherwise a railroad extending from the Bay of Superior at the west end of Lake Superior in Douglas County, Wisconsin, westward to the Pacific coast; from the point of origin to Ashland and Prescott, Wis.; to St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn.; to points in the State of Michigan, and to Chicago, Ill. Authority also was granted to construct or otherwise acquire branch lines into or through any State or Territory of the United States, or extending into or lying within the Dominion of Canada.

Pursuant to the terms of the amended charter and to the plan of reorganization of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, the Northern Pacific acquired the property, rights, and franchises of that corporation. It subsequently acquired the property, rights, and franchises of 54 other corporations, of which 50 were acquired by purchase, 2 by purchase after foreclosure proceedings, 1 through assignment of leasehold interest, and 1 by adverse possession. The Northern Pacific, itself, and those corporations, together with their predecessors, total 86 different corporations, of which 10, including the Northern Pacific, underwent a change of name, and comprise the line of corporate succession culminating in the Northern Pacific as at present constituted. The following chart shows the name 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	Northern Pacific Railway Company.	See 2.
2	Superior and St. Croix Railroad Company.	Under special act of Wisconsin, Mar. 15, 1870.	Name changed to 1, July 10, 1896.
3	Northern Pacific Railroad Company.	Under Act of Congress, July 2, 1864.	Sold at foreclosure July 25, 1896, after receivership begun Aug. 15, 1893, and conveyed Aug. 18, 1896, to 1.
4	Saint Paul and Northern Pacific Railway Company.	See 5.	Sold to 1, Nov. 2, 1896.
5	Western Railroad Company of Minnesota.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Jan. 31, 1874.	Name changed to 4, May 9, 1883.
6	The Coeur d'Alene Railway and Navigation Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Montana, July 6, 1886.	Sold at foreclosure Jan. 11, 1897, after receivership begun Oct. 10, 1893, and conveyed Jan. 26, 1897, to 1.
7	Coeur d'Alene Steam Navigation and Transportation Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington, Feb. 6, 1888.	Sold to 6, date unknown.
8	Canyon Creek Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Idaho, July 14, 1887.	Sold to 6, Aug. 29, 1888.
9	Clealum Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington, Sept. 17, 1886.	Sold to 1, Apr. 21, 1898.
10	The Duluth and Manitoba Railroad Company.	See 11.	Do.
11	Duluth and Manitoba Railway Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, June 3, 1884.	Name changed to 10, Nov. 19, 1885.
12	The Duluth, Crookston and Northern Rail Road Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Mar. 4, 1889.	Sold to 1, Apr. 21, 1898.
13	Fargo and Southwestern Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Dakota, Aug. 20, 1881.	Do.
14	Green River and Northern Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Washington, Sept. 22, 1890.	Do.
15	Helena and Jefferson County Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Montana, Aug. 10, 1883.	Do.
16	James River Valley Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Dakota. Aug. 2, 1883.	Do.
17	The Jamestown & Northern Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Dakota, Sept. 17, 1881.	Do.
18	Jamestown and Northern Extension Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Dakota, June 8, 1889.	Do.
19	Northern Pacific and Cascade Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington, Aug. 23. 1884.	Do.
20	Northern Pacific, Fergus and Black Hills Railroad Company.	See 21.	Do.
21	Minnesota Northern Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Feb. 5, 1878.	Name changed to 20, Apr. 18, 1881.
22	Northern Pacific, La Moure and Missouri River Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Dakota, Dec. 10, 1886.	Sold to 1, Apr. 21, 1898.
23	Northern Pacific and Montana Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Montana, Apr. 23, 1888.	Do.
24	Helena, Boulder Valley and Butte Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Montana, Aug. 10, 1886.	Sold to 23, Sept. 7, 1888.
25	Helena and Northern Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Montana, Oct. 30, 1886.	Do.
26	The Drummond and Philipsburg Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Montana, Jan. 17, 1887.	Do.
27	The Missoula and Bitter Root Valley Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Montana, Jan. 17, 1887.	Do.
28	Northern Pacific and Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington, Aug. 23, 1884.	Sold to 1, Apr. 21, 1898.
29	The Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington. Aug. 19, 1882.	Sold to 28, Oct. 31, 1889.
30	Rocky Fork and Cooke City Railway Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Montana, Dec. 30, 1886.	Sold to 1, Apr. 21, 1898.
31	Rocky Mountain Railroad Company of Montana.	Under general laws of Territory of Montana, July 18, 1881.	Do.
32	Sanborn, Coopertown and Turtle Mountain Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Dakota, July 22, 1882.	Do.
33	South-Eastern Dakota Railroad Company.	Under general laws or Territory of Dakota, Nov. 10, 1886.	Do.
34	Spokane Falls and Idaho Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington, Oct. 25, 1886.	Do.
35	The Tacoma, Orting & Southeastern Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington, June 27, 1888.	Do.
36	The United Railroads of Washington.	Under general laws of Washington, Aug. 2, 1890.	Do.
37	Yakima and Pacific Coast Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Washington, May 1, 1890.	Sold to 36, Feb. 13, 1892.
38	Tacoma, Olympia and Grays Harbor Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Washington, May 7, 1890.	Do.
39	Montana Railway Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Montana, Dec. 17, 1881.	Sold to 1, Oct. 7, 1898.
40	Montana Union Railway Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Montana, June 28, 1886.	Assignment to 1, of leasehold interest, Oct. 7, 1898.
41	Spokane and Palouse Railway Company.	See 42.	Sold to 1, Feb. 21, 1898.
42	The Eastern Washington Railway Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington, Dec. 3, 1885.	Name changed to 41, Mar. 1, 1886.
43	Gaylord and Ruby Valley Railway Company.	Under general laws of Montana, Mar. 29, 1897.	Sold to 1, Feb. 28, 1899.
44	Montana Southern Railway Company.	Under general laws of Montana, Nov. 14, 1893.	Sold to 43, May 29, 1897.
45	Little Falls and Southern Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Oct. 1, 1890.	Sold to 1, Sept. 4, 1899.
46	Helena and Red Mountain Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Montana, June 19, 1886.	Sold to 1, Dec. 15, 1899.
47	Little Falls and Dakota Railroad Company.	See 48.	Sold to 1, June 5, 1900.
48	The Little Falls and Dakota Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Feb. 10, 1879.	Name changed to 47, June 28, 1880.
49	Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, June 28, 1877.	Sold to 1, June 15, 1900.
50	The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad Company.	See 51.	Sold at foreclosure May 1, 1877, to committee of bondholders, who received title June 14, 1877, and who conveyed the property July 17, 1877, to 49.
51	The Nebraska and Lake Superior Railroad Company.	Under special act of Minnesota, May 23, 1857.	Name changed to 50, Mar. 8, 1861.
52	Duluth Short Line Railway Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, July 2, 1886.	Sold to 49, Nov. 11, 1898.
53	Taylors Falls and Lake Superior Rail Road Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Feb. 9, 1875.	Sold to 49, Nov. 12, 1898.
54	The Stillwater and St. Paul Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Jan. 27, 1867.	Sold to 49, Mar. 2, 1899.
55	Saint Cloud-Grantsburgh and Ashland Railway Company.	Under general laws of Wisconsin, June 13, 1878.	Do.
56	The Grantsburgh, Rush City and St. Cloud Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Nov. 29, 1878.	Do.
57	Spokane and Seattle Railway Company.	Under general laws of Washington, June 30, 1896.	Sold separately in two portions to 1, Medical Lake to Davenport, Wash., Mar. 17, 1899, and Spokane to Medical Lake, Wash., Oct. 3, 1900.
58	Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington, Apr. 28, 1885.	Sold at foreclosure May 16, 1896, after receivership begun June 26, 1893, to committee of bondholders, who, by deeds dated July 28, 1896, conveyed the eastern portion to 57 and the western portion to 61.
59	Seattle and West Coast Railway Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington, Apr. 13, 1887.	Sold to 58, Mar. 24, 1888.
60	Washington Short Line Railway Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington, May 21, 1888.	Sold to 1, Aug. 22, 1900.
61	Seattle and International Railway Company.	Under general laws of Washington, June 30, 1896.	Sold to 1, Mar. 21, 1901.
62	Duluth Transfer Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Jan. 6, 1902.	Sold to 1, May 28, 1902.
63	Duluth Transfer Railway Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, May 24, 1890.	Sold at foreclosure Jan. 2, 1902, after receivership begun Sept. 28, 1896, and conveyed Jan. 21, 1902, to 62.
64	Washburn, Bayfield and Iron River Railway Company.	Under general laws of Wisconsin, Aug. 6, 1895.	Sold at foreclosure June 14, 1902, after receivership begun Dec. 24, 1898, and conveyed June 16, 1902, to 1.
65	Union Depot & Transfer Company of Stillwater.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Oct. 24, 1896.	Sold to 1, June 21, 1902.
66	Stillwater Union Depot & Transfer Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Apr. 17, 1888.	Sold at foreclosure May 8, 1896, after receivership begun Sept. 13, 1893, to Stephen M. Crosby, trustee, who received title May 25, 1896. Conveyed Dec. 1, 1896, to 65.
67	Union Depot, Street Railway and Transfer Company of Stillwater.	See 68.	Sold at foreclosure Apr. 23, 1888, after receivership begun in 1885, and conveyed May 28, 1888, to 66.
68	The Stillwater Street Railway and Transfer Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Mar. 15, 1878.	Name changed to 67, Nov. 25, 1881.
69	Bellingham Bay and Eastern Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Washington, Dec. 17, 1891.	Sold to 1, July 1, 1903.
70	Monte Cristo Railway Company.	Under general laws of Washington, Aug. 27, 1900.	Sold to 1, July 31, 1903.
71	Everett and Monte Cristo Railway Company.	Under general laws of Washington, Mar. 14, 1892.	Sold at foreclosure Aug. 18, 1900, after receivership begun Jan. 31, 1900, to E. V. Cary, who conveyed the portion from Everett to Snohomish to 61, and the portion from Hartford to Monte Cristo to 70.
72	Snohomish, Skykomish and Spokane Railway and Transportation Company.	See 73.	Sold to 71, Dec. 15, 1892.
73	The Snohomish, Skykomish and Spokane Railway and Transportation Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington, Apr. 19, 1889.	Name changed to 72, Apr. 23, 1891.
74	Washington Railway & Navigation Company.	Under general laws of Washington, July 13, 1903.	Sold to 1, Oct. 19, 1903.
75	Portland, Vancouver & Yakima Railway Company.	Under general laws of Washington, Nov. 30, 1897.	Consolidated July 13, 1903, with 77 to form 74.
76	Vancouver, Klickitat and Yakima Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington, Jan. 29, 1887.	Sold at foreclosure Nov. 20, 1897, after receivership begun about 1895 and conveyed Nov. 30, 1897 to 75.
77	Washington & Oregon Railway Company.	Under general laws of Washington, Dec. 3, 1900.	Consolidated July 13, 1903, with 75 to form 74.
78	The Washington and Columbia River Railway Company.	Under general laws of Washington, Aug. 4, 1892.	Sold to 1, June 18, 1907.
79	Mill Creek Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Washington, Oct. 19, 1903.	Sold to 78, Sept. 8, 1905.
80	Oregon and Washington Territory Railroad Company.	See 81.	Sold at foreclosure Apr. 20, 1892, after receivership begun December, 1891, to C. B. Wright, who conveyed the property to 78, Oct. 5, 1892.
81	The Oregon and Washington Territory Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Oregon, Mar. 4, 1886.	Name changed to 80, May 26, 1887.
82	Big Fork and International Falls Railway Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Dec. 29. 1908.	Sold to 1, June 18, 1914.
83	Cuyuna Northern Railway Company.	Under general laws of Minnesota, Sept. 29, 1911.	Do.
84	Missouri River Railway Company.	Under general laws of North Dakota, June 13, 1906.	Sold to 1, June 20, 1914.
85	Western Dakota Railway Company.	Under general laws of North Dakota, June 13, 1906.	Do.
86	The Camp Creek Railway Company.	Under general laws of Montana, June 8, 1911.	Sold to 1, June 22, 1914.
87	Clearwater Short Line Railway Company.	Under general laws of Montana, Nov. 9, 1898.	Sold to 1, June 23, 1914.
88	The Shields River Valley Railway Company.	Under general laws of Montana, Oct. 24, 1908.	Do.
89	North Yakima and Valley Railway Company.	Under general laws of Washington, July 24, 1905.	Sold to 1, June 24, 1914.
90	Toppenish, Simcoe & Western Railway Company.	Under general laws of Washington, May 5, 1909.	Sold to 89, July 2, 1912.
91	Connell Northern Railway Company.	Under general laws of Washington, June 1, 1909.	Sold to 1, June 25, 1914.
92	The Washington Central Railway Company.	Under general laws of Washington, May 31, 1898.	Sold to 1, June 29, 1914.
93	The Central Washington Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Washington, Mar. 2, 1888.	Sold at foreclosure, Jan. 18, 1898, after receivership begun Oct. 6, 1893, to Charles T. Barney, et al., who by deed dated June 1, 1898, conveyed the property to 92.
94	Cuyuna Dock Company.	Under general laws of Wisconsin, Nov. 11, 1912.	Sold to 1, Aug. 27, 1915.
95	Missoula and Hamilton Railway Company.	Under general laws of Montana, Jan. 5, 1911.	Sold to 1, Nov. 1, 1916.
96	Wallace and Sunset Railroad Company.	Under general laws of Territory of Idaho, Apr. 22, 1890.	Appropriated by 1, about 1898.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The road wholly owned by the Northern Pacific, amounting to 6,358.834 miles, was acquired partly through foreclosure and reorganization of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, partly through other foreclosures and by subsequent purchases, partly by construction, partly by exchange, and partly by completion of construction begun by predecessor companies. Of the 85 predecessor corporations which comprise the line of succession culminating in the Northern Pacific as at present constituted, 2 either did not construct or improve any property or the property they did construct is not in existence on date of valuation. Those corporations were:

Montana Union Railway Company.
Coeur d'Alene Steam Navigation and Transportation Company.

Two corporations acquired property from predecessors, but the records reviewed do not show that these corporations improved such property while they owned it. These corporations were:

Spokane and Seattle Railway Company.
Duluth Transfer Railroad Company.

Five corporations only improved property completed by others. These were:

Union Depot & Transfer Company of Stillwater.
Union Depot & Transfer Company of Stillwater.
Monte Cristo Railway Company.
The Washington and Columbia River Railway Company.
Seattle and International Railway Company.

One corporation, the Missoula and Hamilton Railway Company, conveyed its surveys and right of way for a proposed line to the Northern Pacific, but no railroad has been constructed over the proposed line to date of valuation.

The uncompleted construction begun by the Wallace and Sunset Railroad Company, whose property was acquired by the Northern Pacific through adverse possession, was completed after acquisition by the Northern Pacific.

The data with respect to the miles of road constructed by the 74 remaining predecessor corporations and by the Northern Pacific itself, the years in which the various portions of the line were constructed, and the manner in which the Northern Pacific acquired the property are indicated in the following table, wherein, to facilitate comparison with the table showing the corporate succession, previously given, the same order of corporations is maintained.

Acquired through foreclosure and reorganization from the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, Aug. 18, 1896, 2,166.70 miles.
- Constructed by that company, 2,165.29 miles—
  - Ashland, Wis., to Carlton, Minn., 1881-1885, 87.65 miles.
  - Carlton, Minn., to Bismarck, N. Dak., 1870-1873, 424.50 miles.
  - Bismarck bridge over Missouri River, 1881-1882, 4.58 miles.
  - Bismarck, N. Dak., to Fort Keogh, Mont., 1879-1881, 298.20 miles.
  - Fort Keogh to Gold Creek, Mont., 1881-1883, 442.30 miles.
    - (Tracks met at Gold Creek, Aug. 22, 1883.)
  - Wallula to the Snake River (Ainsworth), Wash., 1880, 11.50 miles.
  - Bridge line at Ainsworth, Wash., 1882-1884, 0.94 mile.
  - Ainsworth to Ritzville, Wash., 1879-1881, 84.28 miles.
  - Ritzville to Algoma, Idaho, 1880-1881, 123.93 miles.
  - Algoma to Idaho-Montana boundary, 1881-1882, 43.90 miles.
  - Idaho-Montana boundary to Gold Creek, Mont., 1881-1883, 224.38 miles.
  - Pasco, Wash., to Columbia River incline track, 1884, 2.08 miles.
  - Pasco to Kennewick, Wash., bridge line 1887-1888, 3.30 miles.
  - Kennewick to Kiona, Wash., 1883, 25.20 miles.
  - Kiona to Yakima City, Wash., 1884, 59.85 miles.
  - Yakima City to Ellensburg, Wash., 1884-1886, 39.60 miles.
  - Ellensburg to Easton, Wash., 1886, 40.28 miles.
  - Easton to Stampede switchback, 1886-1887, 11.25 miles.
  - Stampede switchback to Eagle Gorge, Wash., 1886-1887, 29.60 miles.
  - Line through Stampede tunnel, 1886-1888, 2.92 miles.
  - Eagle Gorge to Cascade Junction, Wash., 1884-1885, 24.10 miles.
  - Tacoma, Wash., to Cascade Junction, 1876-1877, 26.00 miles.
  - Tacoma to Tenino, Wash., 1873-1874, 40.10 miles.
  - Tenino to Kalama, Wash., 1871-1873, 65.00 miles.
  - Goble to Charlton, Oreg., 1890-1891, 2.30 miles.
  - Charlton to Portland, Oreg., 1883, 36.25 miles.
  - Coal Spur to Cokedale, Mont., 1887, 3.59 miles.
  - Superior, Wis., to Duluth Junction, Minn., 1885, 3.73 miles.
  - Superior to South Superior, Wis., 1888, 3.98 miles.
- Purchased by that company from The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad Company, Jan. 1, 1872—
  - Undivided one-half interest in road between Thomson Junction and Duluth, Minn.—
    - Constructed by that company as a part of its line from St. Paul, Minn., to Duluth, 1867-1870 (undivided mileage, 22.50), 11.25 miles.
- Less line changes, remeasurements, etc., by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, 9.84 miles.
Acquired by purchase after foreclosure sale:
- From The Coeur d'Alene Railway and Navigation Company, Jan. 26, 1897, 49.69 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Old Mission to Wardner, Idaho, 1886-1887, narrow gauge, 15.00 miles.
    - Wardner to Wallace, Idaho, 1887-1888, narrow gauge, 9.71 miles.
    - Wallace to Mullan, Idaho, 1888-1889, narrow gauge (standardized 1890), 7.05 miles.
    - Mullan to Idaho-Montana State line, 1889-1891, 11.10 miles.
    - Constructed partly by the Canyon Creek Railroad Company and completed by The Coeur d'Alene Railway and Navigation Company, Wallace to Burke, Idaho, as a narrow gauge road, placed in operation prior to Apr. 20, 1888 (standardized 1890), 6.83 miles.
- From the Washburn, Bayfield and Iron River Railway Company, June 16, 1902—
  - Constructed by that company, Iron River to Washburn, Wis., 1897-1898, 33.78 miles.
Acquired by purchase:
- From the Saint Paul and Northern Pacific Railway Company, Nov. 2, 1896, 183.77 miles.
  - Constructed partly by The Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad Company (not in line of succession), which forfeited its right to the property by failure to complete the road, and completed by the Saint Paul and Northern Pacific Railway Company, Sauk Rapids to Brainerd, Minn., placed in operation Nov. 1, 1877, 60.50 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Sauk Rapids to Northtown Junction, Minn., 1883-1884, 66.10 miles.
    - Northtown Junction to Minneapolis Terminal, Minn., 1883-1884, 3.44 miles.
    - Line A — Twentieth Avenue at Minneapolis, to Seventh Street, St. Paul, Minn., 1885-1886, 10.08 miles.
    - East side line at St. Paul, Minn., 1888-1889, 1.25 miles.
    - Little Falls to Staples, Minn., 1889, 33.40 miles.
    - Line B — Northtown Junction to St. Anthony Park, Minn., 1885, 5.26 miles.
    - Line C — Ramsey St. Line, Minneapolis, Minn., 1886, 0.76 mile.
    - Line D — Second St. line, Minneapolis, Minn., 1885, 1.01 miles.
    - Line E — Mullberry St. line, Minneapolis, Minn., 1885, 0.88 mile.
    - Connection with Minnesota Transfer Railway Company, 1885, 1.09 miles.
- From the Clealum Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898, 5.28 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Clealum to Roslyn, Wash., 1886, 3.42 miles.
    - Roslyn to Ronald, Wash., 1887, 1.86 miles.
- From The Duluth and Manitoba Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898, 208.69 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Manitoba Junction to Grand Forks, N. Dak., 1886-1887, 105.00 miles.
    - Grand Forks to Pembina, N. Dak., 1887, 96.30 miles.
    - Key West to Omera, Minn., 1886-1887, 3.38 miles.
    - Omera to Sherack, Minn., 1895, 2.95 miles.
    - Red Lake Falls Junction to Red Lake Falls, Minn., 1886-1887, 1.06 miles.
- From The Duluth, Crookston and Northern Rail Road Company, Apr. 21, 1898, 44.50 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Fertile to Crookston, Minn., 1889, 22.40 miles.
    - Crookston to Carthage Junction, Minn., 1890, 22.10 miles.
- From the Fargo and Southwestern Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898, 87.40 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Fargo to Lisbon, N. Dak., 1881-1883, 60.00 miles.
    - Lisbon to La Moure, N. Dak., 1882-1883, 27.40 miles.
- From the Green River and Northern Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898, 11.90 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Palmer Junction to Kangley Junction, Wash., 1888, 2.90 miles.
    - Kangley Junction to Kangley Mine, Wash., 1889, 1.50 miles.
    - Kangley Junction to MP 10½, 1890, 7.50 miles.
- From the Helena and Jefferson County Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898—
  - Constructed by that company, East Helena to Wickes, Mont., September-December 18, 1883, 20.10 miles.
- From the James River Valley Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898, 63.75, miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Jamestown to La Moure, N. Dak., 1883-1885, 48.55 miles.
    - Independence to Oakes, N. Dak., 1886, 15.20 miles.
- From The Jamestown & Northern Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898, 102.50 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Jamestown to Melville, N. Dak., 1881-1882, 32.80 miles.
    - Melville to New Rockford, N. Dak., 1882-1883, 25.10 miles.
    - New Rockford to Minnewaukan, N. Dak., 1883-1885, 31.70 miles.
    - Carrington to Sykeston, N. Dak., 1883, 12.90 miles.
- From the Jamestown and Northern Extension Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898—
  - Constructed by that company, Minnewaukan to Leeds, N. Dak., 1889, 18.03 miles.
- From the Northern Pacific and Cascade Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898, 19.11 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Extension beyond Wilkeson, Wash., August, 1889, 0.93 mile.
    - Crocker to Wingate, Wash., 1888-1889, 5.30 miles.
    - Burnett to Spiketon, Wash., 1890, 2.18 miles.
  - Constructed by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company—
    - Cascade Junction to Burnett, Wash., 1881, 1.87 miles.
    - Cascade Junction to Wilkeson, Wash., 1877, 5.23 miles.
    - Wilkeson to Carbonado, Wash., 1880, 3.60 miles.
- From the Northern Pacific, Fergus and Black Hills Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898, 117.10 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Wadena to Breckenridge, Minn., 1881-1882, 75.00 miles.
    - Fergus Falls to Pelican Rapids, Minn., 1881-1882, 22.20 miles.
  - Constructed partly by The Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Company (not in line of succession) and completed by the Northern Pacific, Fergus and Black Hills Railroad Company, Breckenridge to Milnor, N. Dak., 1882-1883, 42.10 miles.
  - Less mileage sold by the Northern Pacific, Fergus and Black Hills Railroad Company to The Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Company, Fergus Falls to Pelican Rapids, N. Dak., 1882, 22.20 miles.
- From the Northern Pacific, La Moure and Missouri River Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898—
  - Constructed by that company, La Moure to Edgeley, N. Dak., 1887, 21.30 miles.
- From the Northern Pacific and Montana Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898, 360.04 miles—
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Logan to Butte, Mont., 1889-1890, 71.00 miles.
    - Philipsburg to Rumsey, Mont., 1888, 6.37 miles.
    - Sappington to Norris, Mont., 1889-1890, 20.64 miles.
    - Harrison to Pony, Mont., 1889-1890, 7.08 miles.
    - Boulder to Elkhorn, Mont., 1889-1890, 20.43 miles.
    - De Smet to Lookout, Mont., 1889-1890, 109.54 miles.
    - Whitehall to Parrett, Mont., 1895, 5.75 miles
  - Constructed by the Helena, Boulder Valley and Butte Railroad Company, Jefferson City to Calvin, Mont., 1886-1887, 30.00 miles.
  - Constructed by the Helena and Northern Railroad Company, Clough Junction to Marysville, Mont., 1887, 12.58 miles.
  - Constructed by The Drummond and Philipsburg Railroad Company, Drummond to Philipsburg, Mont., 1887, 25.80 miles.
  - Constructed by The Missoula and Bitter Root Valley Railroad Company, Missoula to Grantsdale, Mont., 1887-1888, 50.85 miles.
- From the Northern Pacific and Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898, 43.05 miles—
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Black River Junction to Kennydale, Wash., 1890-1891, 6.50 miles.
    - Woodinville to Kirkland, Wash., 1890-1891, 5.60 miles.
  - Constructed by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, Meeker to Stuck Junction, Wash., 1882-1883, 7.00 miles.
  - Constructed by The Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company—
    - Stuck Junction to Black River Junction, Wash., 1883, 13.85 miles.
    - Black River Junction to Seattle, Wash., built on right of way of the Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad Company (not in line of succession), 1883-1884, 10.10 miles.
- From the Rocky Fork and Cooke City Railway Company, Apr. 21, 1898—
  - Constructed by that company, Laurel to Red Lodge, Mont., 1887-1889, 44.37 miles.
- From the Rocky Mountain Railroad Company of Montana, Apr. 21, 1898—
  - Constructed by that company, Livingston to Cinnabar, Mont., 1882-1883, 61.70 miles.
- From the Sanborn, Coopertown and Turtle Mountain Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898—
  - Constructed by that company, Sanborn to Cooperstown, N. Dak., 1882-1883, 36.78 miles.
- From the South-Eastern Dakota Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898, 14.84 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Fairview Junction to Mathews, N. Dak., 1884, 3.06 miles.
    - Mathews to Great Bend, N. Dak., 1887, 5.74 miles.
    - Keystone Junction to Bayne, N. Dak., 1889-1890, 6.04 miles.
- From the Spokane Falls and Idaho Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898—
  - Constructed by that company, Hauser Junction to Coeur d'Alene City, Idaho, 1886, 13.61 miles.
- From The Tacoma, Orting & Southeastern Railroad Company, Apr. 21, 1898—
  - Constructed by that company, Orting to Puyallup River, Wash., 1888-1889, 7.64 miles.
- From The United Railroads of Washington, Apr. 21, 1898, 182.45 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Yakima and Pacific Coast Railroad Company and completed by The United Railroads of Washington, Chehalis to South Bend, Wash., 1890-1893, 56.68 miles.
  - Constructed by the Tacoma, Olympia and Grays Harbor Railroad Company—
    - Montesano to Ocosta, Wash., 1890-1892, 24.70 miles.
    - Lakeview to Gate, Wash., 1890-1891, 43.50 miles.
    - Cosmopolis Junction to Cosmopolis, Wash., 1891, 1.60 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Tacoma, Olympia and Grays Harbor Railroad Company and completed by The United Railroads of Washington, Aberdeen Junction to Aberdeen, Wash, 1890-1895, 2.60 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Tacoma, Olympia and Chehalis Valley Railroad Company (not in line of succession) and completed by the Tacoma, Olympia and Grays Harbor Railroad Company, Centralia to Elma, Wash., 1890-1891, 32.57 miles.
  - Constructed by the Puget Sound and Grays Harbor Railroad and Transportation Company (not in line of succession) Simpson[sic - Stimson] to Montesano, Wash., 1889-1890, 20.80 miles.
- From the Montana Railway Company, Oct. 7, 1898—
  - Constructed by that company, 14.83 miles.
    - Stuart to Anaconda, Mont., 1884, narrow gauge (standardized 1886-1887), 9.00 miles.
    - Walkerville to High Ore, Mont., 1887, 1.36 miles.
    - Anaconda Mine to Walkerville, Mont., 1886-1887, 2.81 miles.
    - Haggins Mine Spur, 1887, 1.66 miles.
- From the Spokane and Palouse Railway Company, Feb. 21, 1899, 149.80 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Marshall to Belmont Wash., 1886-1887, 43.00 miles.
    - Belmont to Genesee, Idaho, 1887-1888, 60.66 miles.
    - Belmont to Farmington, Wash., 1890, 6.09 miles.
    - Pullman Junction, Wash., to Juliaetta, Idaho, 1890-1891, 40.05
- From the Gaylord and Ruby Valley Railway Company, Feb. 28, 1899—
  - Constructed partly by the Montana Southern Railway Company and completed by the Gaylord and Ruby Valley Railroad Company, Renova to Twin Bridges, Mont., 1897-1898, 21.90 miles.
- From the Little Falls and Southern Railroad Company, Sept. 4, 1899—
  - Constructed by that company, in the City of Little Falls, Minn., 1890-1891, 1.08 miles.
- From the Helena and Red Mountain Railroad Company, Dec. 15, 1899—
  - Constructed by that company, Helena to Rimini, Mont., 1886, 16.37 miles.
- From the Little Falls and Dakota Railroad Company, June 5, 1900—
  - Constructed by that company, Little Falls to Morris, Minn., 1881-1882, 87.85 miles.
- From the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company, June 15, 1900, 219.64 miles:
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Carlton to Cloquet, Minn., 1877-1880, 6.64 miles.
    - Groningen to Banning, Minn., 1891-1892, 4.73 miles.
    - Wyoming to Centre City, Minn., 1879-1880, 10.50 miles.
      - (Disposed of by the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company to the Taylors Falls and Lake Superior Rail Road Company in 1880, and reacquired by the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company, with other property of the Taylors Falls and Lake Superior Rail Road Company in 1898.)
  - Constructed by The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad Company, St. Paul to Duluth, Minn., 1867-1870, 155.00 miles.
    - Less undivided one-half interest in line from Thomson Junction to Duluth, sold to the Northern Pacific Railroad Company (undivided mileage, 22.50), 11.25 miles.
  - Constructed by the Duluth Short Line Railway Company, Thomson, Minn., to West Superior, Wis., 1886-1888, 17.75 miles.
  - Constructed by the Taylors Falls and Lake Superior Rail Road Company, Centre City to Taylors Falls, Minn., 1880, 10.09 miles.
  - Constructed by The Stillwater and St. Paul Railroad Company, Stillwater to White Bear, Minn., 1870, 12.74 miles.
  - Constructed by the Saint Cloud-Grantsburgh and Ashland Railway Company, Grantsburgh, Wis., to west end of bridge across St. Croix River, Minn., 1879-1884, 11.90, miles.
  - Constructed by the Grantsburgh, Rush City and St. Cloud Railroad Company, Rush City, Minn., to bridge across St. Croix River, Minn., 1880-1884, 5.14 miles.
  - Less, line Fond du Lac to Thomson, Minn., part of the 22.50 miles of jointly owned line shown above, abandoned in 1897 (undivided mileage abandoned, 7.19), 3.60 miles.
- From the Spokane and Seattle Railway Company, Mar. 17, 1899, and Oct. 3, 1900—
  - Constructed by the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway Company, Spokane to Davenport, Wash., 1888-1889, 60.05 miles.
- From the Washington Short Line Railway Company, Aug. 22, 1900—
  - Constructed by that company, Tacoma to Ruston, Wash., 1888, 8.08 miles.
- From the Seattle and International Railway Company, Mar. 21, 1901, 177.63 miles—
  - Constructed by the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway Company—
    - Seattle to Sallal Prairie, Wash., 1887, 63.32 miles.
    - Snohomish to Sumas, Wash., 1888-1891, 88.50 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Seattle and West Coast Railway Company and completed by the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway Company, Woodinville to Snohomish, Wash., 1887-1888, 14.40 miles.
  - Constructed by the Everett and Monte Cristo Railway Company, Lowell to Everett, Wash., 1892-1893, 3.41 miles.
  - Constructed by The Snohomish, Skykomish and Spokane Railway and Transportation Company, Snohomish to Lowell, Wash., 1892-1893 (exclusive of 1.61 miles not utilized by successor), 8.00 miles.
- From the Duluth Transfer Railroad Company, May 26, 1902—
  - Constructed by the Duluth Transfer Railway Company, Duluth to Spirit Lake, Minn., 1891-1893, 9.06 miles.
- From the Union Depot & Transfer Company of Stillwater, June 21, 1902—
  - Constructed by Union Depot, Street Railway and Transfer Company of Stillwater, at Stillwater, Minn., 1878-1882, 0.62 mile.
- From the Bellingham Bay and Eastern Railroad Company, July 1, 1903—
  - Constructed by that company, Wickersham to Bellingham, Wash., 1892-1902, 23.37 miles.
- From the Monte Cristo Railway Company, July 31, 1903—
  - Constructed by the Everett and Monte Cristo Railway Company, Hartford to Monte Cristo, Wash., 1892-1893, 42.12 miles.
- From the Washington Railway & Navigation Company, Oct. 19, 1903, 59.02 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Portland, Vancouver & Yakima Railway Company and completed by the Washington Railway & Navigation Company, Vancouver Junction to Sta. 247+80, Wash., 1903, 2.60 miles.
  - Constructed by the Portland, Vancouver & Yakima Railway Company—
    - Brush Prairie to Salmon Creek, Wash., 1899, 2.50 miles.
    - Salmon Creek to Daly's Road, Wash., Mar., 1900, 0.30 mile.
    - Daly's Road to Yacolt, Wash., 1901-1902, 14.10 miles.
    - Connection at Vancouver, Wash., 1903, 0.40 mile.
  - Constructed by the Vancouver, Klickitat and Yakima Railroad Company—
    - Vancouver to Brush Prairie, Wash., 1888-1889, 13.50 miles.
    - Brush Prairie to Salmon Creek, Wash., 1895, mileage included above.
  - Constructed partly by the Portland and Puget Sound Railroad Company (not in line of succession) and completed by the Washington & Oregon Railway Company, Kalama to Vancouver, Wash., 1901-1903, 28.90 miles.
  - Less-
    - Mileage constructed by the Vancouver, Klickitat and Yakima Railroad Company, Brush Prairie to Salmon Creek, Wash., abandoned by the Portland, Vancouver & Yakima Railway Company, 1900, 1.40 miles.
    - Mileage constructed by the Portland, Vancouver & Yakima Railway Company, Vancouver to Yacolt line, abandoned by the Washington Railway & Navigation Company, 1.88 miles.
- From The Washington and Columbia River Railway Company, June 18, 1907, 168.75 miles.
  - Constructed by the Mill Creek Flume & Manufacturing Company (not in line of succession)—
    - Walla Walla to Dixie, Wash., 1880-1882, narrow gauge, 10.79 miles.
    - Dudley Junction to Tracy, Wash., 1880-1882, narrow gauge, 1.65 miles.
    - Less, mileage between Walla Walla and Dixie abandoned by the Mill Creek Railroad Company, 1905, 7.01 miles.
    - (Remainder of mileage standardized by the Mill Creek Railroad Company, 1905, 5.43 miles)
  - Constructed by the Mill Creek Railroad Company, connection at Mill Creek Junction, Wash., 1905, 0.70 mile.
  - Constructed by the Oregon and Washington Territory Railroad Company:
    - Hunts Junction, Wash., to Smeltz, Oreg., 1887-1888, 20.10 miles.
    - Smeltz to Fulton, Oreg., 1887-1888, 14.00 miles.
    - Fulton to Pendleton, Oreg., 1889, 7.00 miles.
    - Hunts Junction to Walla Walla, Wash., completed December, 1888, 53.54 miles.
    - Walla Walla to Dayton, Wash., 1889, 33.86 miles.
    - Smeltz to Athena, Oreg., 1887-1888, 14.39 miles.
    - Eureka Junction to Pleasant View, Wash., 1888, 19.73 miles.
- From the Big Fork and International Falls Railway Company, June 18, 1914—
  - Constructed by that company, Grand Falls to International Falls, Minn., 1900-1907, 34.01 miles.
- From the Cuyuna Northern Railway Company, June 18, 1914, 8.72 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Deerwood to Oreland, Minn., 1911-1912, 3.56 miles.
    - Deerwood to Cuyuna Mille Lacs Mine, Minn., 1912, 5.16 miles.
- From the Missouri River Railway Company, June 20, 1914, 149.80 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Mandan to Stanton, N. Dak., 1909-1912, 52.64 miles.
    - Mandan to six miles south of Cannonball, N. Dak., 1909-1910, 42.41 miles.
    - Glendive to Sidney, Mont., 1909-1912, 54.81 miles.
- From the Western Dakota Railway Company, June 20, 1914, 126.35 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Cannonball to Mott, N. Dak., 1909-1910, 91.35 miles.
    - Stanton to Golden Valley, N. Dak., 1912-1914, 35.00 miles.
- From The Camp Creek Railway Company, June 22, 1914—
  - Constructed by that company, Manhattan to Anceny, Mont., 1911, 15.15 miles.
- From the Clearwater Short Line Railway Company, June 23, 1914, 170.66 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Arrow to Stites, Idaho, 1898-1900, 62.91 miles.
    - Joseph to Culdesac, Idaho, 1898-1899, 12.00 miles.
    - Culdesac to Grangeville, Idaho, 1906-1908, 54.78 miles.
  - Constructed by the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Company (not in line of succession) Snake River Junction to Riparia, Wash., 1909, 40.97 miles.
- From The Shields River Valley Railway Company, June 23, 1914—
  - Constructed by that company, Mission to Wilsall, Mont., 1909, 22.93 miles.
- From the North Yakima and Valley Railway Company, June 24, 1914, 50.05 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - North Yakima to Naches, Wash., 1905-1906, 13.07 miles.
    - North Yakima to Moxee, Wash., 1909-1910, 8.85 miles.
    - Granger to Flint, Wash., 1909-1910, 10.70 miles.
    - Flint to Yakima River, Wash., 1910-1911, 5.36 miles.
    - Yakima River to Parker, Wash., 1911, 1.00 mile.
    - Cowiche Junction to Spitzenburg, Wash., 1912-1913, 2.50 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Toppenish, Simcoe & Western Railway Company, and completed by the North Yakima and Valley Railway Company, Wesley Junction to Warron, Wash., 8.57 miles.
- From the Connell Northern Railway Company, June 25, 1915, 73.49 miles.
  - Constructed by that company—
    - Connell to Adco, Wash., 1909-1910, 60.95 miles.
    - Bassett Junction to Schrag, Wash., 1909-1910, 12.54 miles.
- From The Washington Central Railway Company, June 29, 1914, 129.76 miles.
  - Constructed by that company, Coulee Junction to Adrian, Wash., 1902-1903, 21.10 miles.
  - Constructed by The Central Washington Railroad Company—
    - Cheney to Davenport, Wash., 1888-1889, 41.40 miles.
    - Davenport to Almira, Wash., 1889, 46.10 miles.
    - Almira to Coulee City, Wash., 1889-1890, 21.16 miles.
- From the Cuyuna Dock Company, Aug. 27, 1915—
  - Constructed by that company, ore dock with track facilities, at Superior, Wis., 1912-1913.
- Constructed by the following companies which are not in the line of succession—
  - From the Western American Company, Aug. 3, 1901—
    - Constructed by that company, Carbonado to Fairfax, Wash., 1898-1899, 7.10 miles.
  - From The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Company, Nov. 29, 1901—
    - Constructed by The Minneapolis and Duluth Railroad Company, St. Anthony (now a part of the City of Minneapolis) to M. & D. Jct., Minn., 1871, 13.62 miles.
  - From the Northwestern Improvement Company, Oct. 21, 1903—
    - Constructed by the Seattle Terminal Railway and Elevator Company, Seattle to West Seattle, Wash., 1890, 3.20 miles.
  - From the Port Townsend Southern Railroad Company, June 25, 1914, 15.00 miles.
    - Constructed partly by the Olympia Railroad Union and completed by The Olympia & Chehalis Valley Railroad Company, Tenino to Olympia, Wash., completed Aug. 1, 1878, narrow gauge (standardized by Port Townsend Southern Railroad Company, 1890), 14.50 miles.
    - Constructed by that company, extension to West Olympia, 1890-1891, 3.00 miles.
    - Less, line changes by the Port Townsend Southern Railroad Company, 2.50 miles.
Acquired by construction, 773.64 miles.
- Main line—
  - Walbridge, Wis., to State Line, Minn., July, 1896, 3.25 miles.
  - West Side Line at Little Falls, Minn., 1900, 2.12 miles.
  - St. Regis to Paradise, Mont., 1906-1909, 21.80 miles.
  - Palmer Junction to Auburn, Wash., 1899-1900, 21.70 miles.
  - Tacoma (via Plumb) to Tenino, Wash., 1912-1914, 43.44 miles.
- Branch lines—
  - Newton Ave., to Cuyuna Dock at Superior, Wis., 1913, 1.50 miles.
  - Cedar Lake to Soo connection, Minn., 1914, 0.80 mile.
  - Milnor to Oakes, N. Dak., 1900, 32.50 miles.
  - Casselton to Marion, N. Dak., 1900, 60.13 miles.
  - Cooperstown to McHenry, N. Dak., 1899, 26.10 miles.
  - Edgeley to Streeter, N. Dak., 1903-1905, 39.90 miles.
  - Pingree to Wilton, N. Dak., 1910-1912, 92.40 miles.
  - Sykeston to Bowdon, N. Dak., 1899, 15.02 miles.
  - Bowdon to Denhoff, N. Dak., 1901-1902, 26.49 miles.
  - Denhoff to Turtle Lake, N. Dak., 1905, 30.42 miles.
  - Oberon to Esmond, N. Dak., 1901, 28.08 miles.
  - McKenzie to Linton, N. Dak., 1902-1903, 44.20 miles.
  - Beach, N. Dak., to Ollie, Mont., 1914-1915, 26.40 miles.
  - Silesia to Bridger, Mont., 1898, 19.74 miles.
  - Twin Bridges to Alder, Mont., 1901, 19.40 miles.
  - Grantsdale to Charlos, Mont., 1899-1900, 6.53 miles.
  - Charlos to Darby, Mont., 1904, 7.44 miles.
  - Darby extension, Mont., 1910, 1.65 miles.
  - Darby extension, Mont., 1913, 0.73 miles.
  - Sunnyside Junction to Grand View, Wash., 1905-1906, 20.09 miles.
  - Ronald to Lakedale, Wash., 1907-1910, 1.80 miles.
  - Kanasket to Green River branch connection, Wash., 1902, 0.80 mile.
  - Puyallup River to Lake Kapowsin, Wash., 1909-1910, 2.68 miles.
  - MP 10 to Kerriston, Wash., 1901-1902, 4.70 miles.
  - Kruse to Edgecomb, Wash., Bromart to Great Northern connection, 1913-1914, 4.39 miles.
  - Aberdeen to Hoquiam, Wash., 1897-1898, 4.23 miles.
  - Hoquiam to Moclips, Wash., 1901-1904, 27.75 miles.
  - Ocosta to Bay City, Wash., 1911-1914, 2.80 miles.
  - New West Seattle line, Wash., 1905, 2.20 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Cuyuna Northern Railway Company and completed by the Northern Pacific—
    - DB Jct., to Duluth-Brainerd Mine, Minn., August, 1914, 2.69 miles.
    - Loerch to Woodrow, Minn., April, 1915, 1.65 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Western Dakota Railway Company and completed by the Northern Pacific, Golden Valley to Killdeer, N. Dak., Nov. 23, 1914, 33.73 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Rocky Mountain Railroad Company of Montana and completed by the Northern Pacific, Cinnabar to Gardiner, Mont., 1902, 2.90 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Wallace and Sunset Railroad Company and completed by the Northern Pacific, Wallace to Sunset, Idaho, 1898-1899, 5.56 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Spokane and Palouse Railway Company and completed by the Northern Pacific, Juliaetta to Lewiston, Idaho, 1898, 21.16 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Northern Pacific and Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company and completed by the Northern Pacific, Black River Junction to Woodinville, Wash., 1903-1904, 24.11 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Northern Yakima and Valley Railway Company and completed by the Northern Pacific—
    - Farren to Harrah, Wash., 1915, 1.33 miles.
    - Harrah to White Swan, Wash., 1916, 9.25 miles.
  - Constructed partly by the Seattle and International Railway Company and completed by the Northern Pacific, Arlington to Darrington, Wash., 1901, 28.08 miles.
Acquired by exchange, 0.10 mile.
- From The Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad Company—
  - Constructed by the Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad Company, Seattle to Argo, Wash., 1873-1876, 3.50 miles.
- Less, 142.16 miles—
  - Mileage between Seattle and Argo, Wash., acquired from The Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company exchanged for mileage of The Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad Company, 3.40 miles.
Less mileage abandoned by the Northern Pacific, 142.16 miles:
- Previously acquired from the Northern Pacific Railroad Company—
  - Abandoned during 1910, Winnipeg Junction to Manitoba Junction, Minn., 0.99 mile.
  - Abandoned during 1906, Coal Spur to Cokedale, Mont., 3.62 miles.
  - Abandoned during 1900, Palmer Junction to Green River branch connection, Wash., 0.99 mile.
  - Abandoned during 1897, Fond du Lac to Thomson, Minn., which was part of jointly owned line (undivided mileage abandoned, 7.19), 3.59 miles.
- Previously acquired from The Coeur d'Alene Railway and Navigation Company, abandoned during 1902, Wallace to Old Mission, Idaho, narrow gauge, 22.00 miles.
- Previously acquired from the Northern Pacific and Montana Railroad Company—
  - Abandoned during 1898, Jefferson to Boulder Jct., Mont., 10.99 miles.
  - Abandoned 1898-1905, 33.43 miles—
    - E. Helena to Wickes, Mont.
    - Boulder Jct. to Boulder, Mont.
    - Boomerang to Calvin, Mont.
  - Abandoned during 1904, Philipsburg to Rumsey, Mont., 6.23 miles.
  - Abandoned during 1914, Queen Siding to Elkhorn, Mont., 4.07 miles.
- Previously acquired from The United Railroads of Washington, abandoned during 1914, Nisqually to St. Clair, Wash., 3.55 miles.
- Previously acquired from the Montana Railway Company, abandoned during 1900, Butte Hill line, Mont., 6.25 miles.
- Previously acquired from the Gaylord and Ruby Valley Railway Company abandoned during 1905-1906, Renova to Parrott, Mont., 1.45 miles.
- Previously acquired from the Spokane and Seattle Railway Company, abandoned during 1900, Spokane to Ditmar, Wash., 29.20 miles.
- Previously acquired from the Washington Railway & Navigation Company, abandoned during 1903, Vancouver to connection with Yacolt branch, 4.70 miles.
- Previously acquired from the Port Townsend Southern Railroad Company—
  - Abandoned during 1914, Tenino to Plumb, Wash., 5.00 miles.
  - Abandoned during 1916, Plumb to Tumwater, Wash., 6.10 miles.
Difference between total recorded mileage and mileage inventoried as of date of valuation, 45.896 miles.

Wholly owned mileage inventoried as of date of valuation, 6,358.834 miles.

In addition to the above, the Northern Pacific jointly owns with other common carrier corporations, 9.055 miles of road as detailed below, the details of construction of which were not determined.

Owned jointly with—
- Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company—
  - At Oakes, N.Dak., 0.062 miles.
- Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company—
  - At Linton, N.Dak., 1.101 miles.
- Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company—
  - Burke to Wallace, Idaho., 0.344 miles.
- Great Northern Railway Company—
  - Tunnel line tracks at Seattle, Wash., 2.226 miles.
- Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Company—
  - Vancouver, Wash., to Willbridge, Oreg., 5.322 miles.

Total, 9.055 miles.

Leased Railway Property

The Northern Pacific uses on date of valuation property owned by other companies and other companies use property owned by the Northern Pacific to the extent indicated 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:

Solely owned, but jointly used, used with—
- Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company—
  - Tracks, 12.03 miles, Huntley to Billings, Mont.; term 10 years from Aug. 1, 1909; stipulated payment on line Huntley to Billings, $18,317.75 per annum; Billings passenger station and facilities, $4,800 per annum; Billings freight terminals, $39,039.27 per annum; plus 2 per cent per annum on additions and betterments to passenger-station facilities at Billings and 3 per cent per annum on additions and betterments on balance of property; also expenses and taxes on tonnage and car mileage basis, $88,812.08 rental.
  - Tracks, 16.16 miles, Billings to Laurel, Mont.; term Apr. 13, 1911, to Jan. 1, 1920; stipulated payment of 2.5 per cent per annum on $123,934.42 valuation on line Great Northern Junction to Laurel, and 2 per cent per annum on $380,065.58 valuation on line Great Northern Junction to Billings, plus like per cents on additions and betterments, also expenses and taxes on car-mileage and tonnage basis, $11,538.78 rental.
  - Tracks, 21.75 miles, Fromberg to Laurel, Mont .; term from Apr. 13, 1911, until canceled by one year's notice; stipulated payment of car-mileage proportion of $36,000 per annum, plus same proportion of 6 per cent per annum on additions and betterments, also expenses and taxes on tonnage and car-mileage basis, $21,717.55 rental.
- Duluth, Winnipeg and Pacific Railway Company—
  - Trackage from Omaha connection to Forty-fourth Avenue West, Duluth, Minn., and from Oneota street to Superior, Wis., via Grassy Point bridge; term 21 years from Apr. 30, 1912; stipulated payment, $20,000 per annum and 2 per cent on additions and betterments, also expense on car-mileage basis, $26,720.23 rental.
- Great Northern Railway Company—
  - Trackage between Cadotte Avenue and Sixty-fourth Street, Superior, Wis.; term 10 years from Sept. 1, 1908, stipulated payment, $9,000 per annum and 3 per cent per annum on additions and betterments, plus expenses and taxes on wheelage basis, $9,656.75 rental.
  - Trackage, double-track main line Central Avenue to St. Louis River bridge, Superior, Wis.; indefinite term from Sept. 5, 1907; stipulated payment, 3 per cent per annum on agreed valuation and on additions and betterments, plus expenses on car-mileage basis, $9,869.33 rental.
  - Tracks, 39.36 miles, Seattle to Tacoma, Wash.; term 999 years from June 19, 1910; stipulated payment, $67,500 per annum on line from Block 319, Seattle tidelands, to Prescott, and 2.5 per cent per annum on additions and betterments; car-mileage proportion of $45,000 per annum with minimum of $11,250 on line from Prescott to South Tacoma, and 1⅛ per cent per annum on additions and betterments; Tacoma passenger terminals car-mileage proportion of $90,000 per annum with minimum of $22,500 and 1⅛ per cent per annum on additions and betterments; also expenses on car-mileage basis, $134,369.4 [sic] rental.
  - Tracks, 4.81 miles, Sidney to Newlon, Mont.; term 999 years from Aug. 11, 1913; stipulated payment, $2,800 per annum and 2.5 per cent per annum on additions and betterments, plus expenses and taxes on car-mileage basis, $4,072.47 rental.
  - Tracks, 14.43 miles, Great Northern Junction to Billings, Mont.; term from June 1, 1910, to Aug. 1, 1919; stipulated payment, $15,300 per annum after first three years; Billings passenger facilities $4,800 per annum, and 2.5 per cent per annum on additions and betterments on line and 2 per cent per annum on additions and betterments on facilities at Billings; also expenses on car-mileage basis, $19,736.28 rental.
  - Tracks, 132.18 miles, South Tacoma to Vancouver, Wash.; term 999 years from July 1, 1909, or effective date; stipulated payment, $325,000 per annum and 1.5 per cent per annum on additions and betterments; also expenses and taxes on car-mileage basis, $419,204.26 rental.
  - Tracks, 61.53 miles, joint use as double main track of Northern Pacific and Great Northern Railway Company's lines between Northtown and St. Cloud, Minn.; term indefinite from June 11, 1906; stipulated payment, wheelage proportion of 5 per cent per annum on agreed valuation of $1,225,000 and additions and betterments; also expenses and taxes on wheelage basis, $20,185.45 rental.
  - Tracks, 10.70 miles, Tilden Junction to Red Lake Falls, Minn.; term indefinite from Apr. 16, 1915; stipulated payment, 3 per cent per annum on agreed valuation and additions and betterments, and expenses on wheelage basis, $4,788.41 rental.
  - Freight terminal facilities, Duluth, Minn.; term indefinite from Dec. 16, 1902; stipulated payments of 50 cents per ton of freight handled and $1.50 per loaded car moved, $4,448.41 rental.
- The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Company—
  - Tracks, 9.81 miles, from Twentieth Avenue South, Minneapolis, to East Seventh Street, St. Paul, Minn.; East Side Line, St. Paul; and freight terminals, St. Paul; term 90 years from Nov. 1, 1894; stipulated payment of 2 per cent per annum on agreed valuation of tracks of $2,084,509.13 and 2 per cent on cost of additions and betterments; freight house $10,000 per annum; engine facilities 6 per cent per annum on value of stalls used; expenses on wheelage and tonnage basis, $61,977.87 rental.
- Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Company—
  - Tracks, 2.97 miles, Third Street to Soo Line Junction, St. Paul, Minn., and from Fourth Avenue North to Fourteenth Avenue North, Minneapolis; term 25 years from Nov. 1, 1909, stipulated payment, $13,420 per annum from Nov. 1, 1909, to Nov. 1, 1921, and $20,000 per annum from Nov. 1 , 1921, to Nov. 1, 1934, for St. Paul tracks, and $15,540 per annum for Minneapolis tracks; 2 per cent on cost of additions and betterments on St. Paul tracks and 3 per cent on cost of additions and betterments on Minneapolis tracks; expenses on car-mileage basis, $35,058.08 rental.
  - Grassy Point Bridge, Duluth, Minn.; term 25 years from an effective date between June 4, 1907, and Jan. 1, 1909; stipulated payment, 2.5 per cent per annum on agreed valuation of $300,000 and 2.5 per cent on cost of additions; expenses on wheelage basis, $10,492.81 rental.
- Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company—
  - Tracks, 275.76 miles from Vancouver via Point Defiance line to Tidewater, Wash., including 137.71 miles of second main track and Tacoma passenger terminals; term 999 years from July 1, 1909; stipulated payment, $473,200 per annum and 1.5 per cent on cost of additions and betterments; expenses on car-mileage basis, $624,605.85 rental.
  - Tracks, 79.65 miles, Lewiston to Grangeville, Idaho; term 999 years from Dec. 3, 1909; stipulated payment, $120,899.04 per annum and 2.25 per cent on cost of additions and betterments, $141,832.02 rental.
- Puget Sound International Railway & Power Company—
  - Tracks, 5.40 miles, Lowell to Snohomish, Wash.; term indefinite from June 3, 1903; stipulated payment 18.5 per cent per annum of gross earnings, with minimum of $5,000 per annum, $5,000.00 rental.
- Spirit Lake Transfer Railway Company—
  - Tracks, 5.72 miles of yard tracks and sidings, between connection near Thirty-second Avenue West and the Minnesota Steel Company, and track 2,935 feet between Twenty-eighth and Thirty-second Avenues, West, Duluth, Minn.; term 15 years from Jan. 20, 1913; stipulated payment $12,250 per annum and 3.5 per cent on cost of additions and betterments; expenses on car-mileage basis, $15,027.43 rental.
- Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railway Company—
  - Tracks, 8.95 miles, Marshall Junction to Division St., Spokane, Wash.; term indefinite from Oct. 19, 1910; stipulated payment, 75 cents per train-mile run and $5 per train for station rights, and specific charges for other services, $21,076.94 rental.
  - Passenger facilities at Pasco, Wash.; term indefinite from Oct. 19, 1910; stipulated payment $2 per train as rental and specific charges for other services $21,349.09 rental.
  - Tracks, 0.651 mile, Kennewick to Pasco, Wash., including bridge over Columbia River; term from Dec. 24, 1910, to Dec. 15, 2007; stipulated payment; car-mileage proportion of 5 per cent per annum of $600,000 valuation, also same proportionate part for expenses, taxes, renewals and replacements, $7,473.47 rental.
- Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company, Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company—
  - Tracks, 3.48 miles, between Aberdeen and Hoquiam, Wash.; term 999 years from July 1, 1909; stipulated payment, one-third of 4.5 per cent per annum on agreed valuation; additions and betterments to be added on same basis—
    - Received from Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company, $13,598.93 rental.
    - Received from Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company, $13,946.12 rental.
- Chicago, Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Company, Great Northern Railway Company—
  - Bridge over the St. Louis River, Minnesota-Wisconsin State line; toll basis per car (may be used by any railroad company)—
    - Received from Chicago, Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Company, $26,558.91 rental.
    - Received from Great Northern Railway Company, $44,963.89 rental.
- Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Company, Great Northern Railway Company—
  - Tracks, 3.22 miles, from west-end Willamette bridge approach to Twenty-first Street, Portland, Oreg.; term 999 years from Dec. 1, 1909; stipulated payment, car mileage proportion of $13,425 per annum, plus 4.5 per cent per annum on additions and betterments; also expenses and taxes on car-mileage basis. The rental accrued is included with the rental accrued for the use of property jointly owned by the Northern Pacific and the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Company, used jointly with the Great Northern Railway Company, as detailed below, and is not separable.
- Great Northern Railway Company—
  - Tracks, 5.322 miles, from Columbia River bridge approach, Wash., to west-end Willamette River bridge approach, Oreg., including bridges across Columbia and Willamette Rivers; term 999 years from Dec. 1, 1909; stipulated payment, car-mileage proportion of $114,794.64, plus 4.5 per cent per annum on additions and betterments; also expenses and taxes on car-mileage basis—
    - Received from the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Company, $40,996.51 rental.
    - Received from the Great Northern Railway Company, $3,922.87 rental.
      - (The rental stated above covers both this jointly owned and jointly used property and that, noted above, solely owned by the Northern Pacific but jointly used by the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Company and the Great Northern Railway Company.)
- Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway Company—
  - Tracks, 8.564 miles, from Stuart Junction to Anaconda, Mont.; term 15 years from May 17, 1908; lessee permitted to convert road into an electric line and to remove all electrical appliances upon expiration of lease; lessor permitted to run its passenger trains over the leased line upon payment to lessee of local fares; stipulated payment $10,000 per annum, $10,000.00 rental.
- Chicago Great Western Railroad Company—
  - Tracks, 2.573 miles of yard tracks and sidings in Minneapolis, Minn.; term 99 years from Feb. 1, 1889; stipulated payment $1,918.88 per annum, $1,918.88 rental.
- Hartford Eastern Railway Company—
  - Tracks, 41.809 miles from Hartford to Monte Cristo, Wash.; term 10 years from June 1, 1915; stipulated payment $15,000 per annum; lessee maintains and renews property, $15,000.00 rental.
  - Equipment, seven roadway machines; leased with above property.
- The Northern Pacific Terminal Company of Oregon—
  - Tracks, 1.402 miles yard tracks and sidings at Portland, Oreg.; term indefinite from Aug. 9, 1894; lessee maintains property and pays all taxes and assessments; stipulated payment, $1 per annum.
- Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company—
  - Tracks, 1.528 miles yard tracks and sidings at Spokane, Wash.; term 99 years from Sept. 18, 1889; lessee assumes all taxes and assessments; no rental charged.
- Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Company—
  - Tracks, 35.291 miles, from Willbridge to Goble, Oreg.; term 999 years from Apr. 1, 1909; stipulated payment, $36,000 per annum, plus 5 per cent on value of additions and betterments; lessee maintains property and pays taxes, $37,969.70 rental.
- A. Guthrie & Company—
  - One locomotive, No. 395; no formal contract; stipulated payment, $90 per day.
- The Duluth Union Depot and Transfer Company—
  - One locomotive, No. 1027; no formal contract; stipulated payment, $13.25 per day.
- The Lake Superior Terminal and Transfer Railway Company of the State of Wisconsin—
  - One flat car, No. 20255; one cinder car No. 205503; no formal contract; stipulated payment, $1 per car per annum.
Jointly used, but not owned, owned by—
- Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company—
  - Wye track at St. Paul, Minn.; term indefinite from Mar. 26, 1903; stipulated payment 25 cents per each car turned, $2,022.09 rental.
- Chicago, Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Company—
  - Passenger station and facilities, Ashland, Wis.; term 10 years from Mar. 1, 1911; stipulated payment, $1,800 per annum and one-third of expenses, with certain exceptions, $1,796.87 rental.
- The Duluth Union Depot and Transfer Company—
  - Passenger terminal facilities, Duluth, Minn.; term 99 years from Aug. 27, 1890; stipulated payment, proportion on basis of number of cars using the facilities of an amount equal to operating expenses, taxes, rents payable, interest, and dividends, less miscellaneous rents, $18,336.21 rental.
- Great Northern Railway Company—
  - Tracks, 10.36 miles, from St. Paul, Minn., to Minneapolis, Minn.; including Minneapolis passenger station; term 999 years from Aug. 11, 1913; stipulated payment, $78,750 per annum and 1.5 per cent per annum on additions and betterments; expenses and taxes on wheelage and car bases, $109,377.72 rental.
  - Tracks, 61.53 miles, joint use as double-main track of Northern Pacific and Great Northern Railway Company's lines between Northtown and St. Cloud, Minn.; term indefinite from June 11, 1906; stipulated payment, wheelage proportion of 5 per cent per annum on $1,088,556 valuation and additions and betterments; expenses and taxes on wheelage basis, $44,631.65 rental.
  - Tracks, 6.02 miles, Everett (Delta) to Kruse, Wash.; term 999 years from Aug. 11, 1913; stipulated payment $12,000 per annum and 2.25 per cent per annum on cost of additions; expenses and taxes on car-mileage basis, $16,232.94 rental.
  - Tracks, 5.71 miles, Lowell to Snohomish, Wash.; term 12 years from Sept. 1, 1915; stipulated payment, one-third of 7 per cent per annum on $508,770 valuation and a like proportion on additions and betterments; expenses and taxes on tracks on wheelage basis; expenses of Snohomish passenger station on passenger train basis, $12,364.01 rental.
  - Land and coach tracks at King Street passenger station, Seattle, Wash.; term indefinite from Dec. 29, 1909; stipulated payment, proportion of $10,343.50 per annum, together with expenses, on passenger-car basis, $5,897.55 rental.
- The Lake Superior Terminal and Transfer Railway Company of the State of Wisconsin—
  - Passenger terminal facilities, Superior, Wis.; expenses of operation and taxes apportioned among tenant companies on user basis, $3,956.24 rental.
- Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Company—
  - Tracks, 3.12 miles, St. Paul to Gloster, Minn.; term 99 years from Apr. 1, 1909; stipulated payment, $3,744 per annum and proportion on car-mileage basis of additions, expenses, and taxes, $3,744.00 rental.
  - Tracks, 4.8 miles, Iron Hub to Kennedy Mine, Minn.; term, indefinite from July 23, 1914; stipulated payment, 3 per cent per annum on agreed valuation and cost of improvements; expenses of tracks on car-mileage basis, expense of stations in proportion to use, $6,453.84 rental.
  - Tracks, 0.7 mile, Ironton to Crosby, Minn.; term, indefinite from Sept. 14, 1914; stipulated payment, 3 per cent per annum on agreed valuation and cost of additions; expenses on car-mileage basis, $1,589.52 miles.
- The Northern Pacific Terminal Company of Oregon—
  - Passenger terminal facilities, Portland, Oreg.; term 50 years from Jan. 1, 1883; stipulated payment, 40 per cent of sinking-fund contributions; expenses and taxes on basis of tonnage and cars handled, $58,580.27 rental.
- Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company—
  - Tracks, 71.46 miles, Riparia, Wash., to Lewiston, Idaho; term 999 years from Dec. 3, 1909; stipulated payment, $76,976.64 per annum and 2.25 per cent per annum on additions and betterments, $80,755.94 rental.
  - Bridge over Yakima River, Parker, Wash.; term 999 years from Nov. 21, 1912; stipulated payment, 3 per cent per annum on agreed valuation and 2.5 per cent on subsequent additions and betterments; expenses and taxes on car basis, $1,844.69 rental.
  - Tracks, 1.37 miles, from Centralia to Blakely Junction, Wash.; term 999 years from July 1, 1909; stipulated payment, 2.25 per cent per annum on agreed valuation and cost of additions and betterments; expenses and taxes divided equally, $1,557.64 rental.
- The Saint Paul Union Depot Company—
  - Passenger terminal facilities at St. Paul, Minn.; term indefinite from Dec. 18, 1916; rental on user basis, of cost of operation, taxes, interest on bonds, and a 4 per cent annual dividend on capital stock, $12,676.08 rental.
- Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway Company—
  - Use of station facilities, Vancouver, Wash.; term indefinite from Feb. 1, 1908; stipulated payment, proportion on tonnage basis of expense of operating station and maintaining freight house, and specific charges for other services, $4,447.51 rental.
  - Tracks, 135.20 miles, Marshall Junction to Pasco, Wash.; term indefinite from Apr. 7, 1910; stipulated payment, $1 per freight-train mile, $108,349.89 rental.
- Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company, Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company—
  - Tracks, 2.90 miles, from Aberdeen to Hoquiam, Wash.; term 999 years from July 1, 1909; stipulated payment, one-third of 4.5 per cent per annum on agreed valuation, additions and betterments to be added on same basis—
    - Paid to Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company, $3,559.31 rental.
    - Paid to Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company, $3,792.85 rental.
- The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Company—
  - Trackage in mill district, Minneapolis, Minn.; term Dec. 21, 1901, to Nov. 1, 1984; no rental provided for; Northern Pacific paid during year ending on date of valuation 2 per cent on $441,949.98, $8,838.96 rental.
- The Minnesota Transfer Railway Company—
  - Freight transfer facilities, between St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn.; used jointly with nine tenant companies in making interchange of cars between the tenants; no contract; Northern Pacific owns one-ninth of capital stock; stipulated payment, one-ninth of bond interest; expenses and taxes divided on basis of tonnage and cars handled, $13,325.14 rental.
Solely used in part and jointly used in part, but not owned:
- Leased from—
  - Oregon Short Line Railroad Company—
    - Tracks, 57.407 miles, between Meaderville, near Butte, and Garrison, Mont., the Oregon Short Line Railroad Company having trackage rights over that portion of the leased line between Silver Bow and Butte; term 999 years from Aug. 1, 1886; stipulated payment by Northern Pacific for leased line Meaderville to Garrison, 6 per cent per annum on $855,531 valuation, $51,331.86 rental.
- Jointly used by Oregon Short Line Railroad Company—
  - Tracks, about 6 miles, between Silver Bow and Butte, being part of leased line noted above, and facilities at Silver Bow and Butte; term from July 1, 1909, to July 1, 1924; stipulated payment for use of line Silver Bow to Butte, $6,393.85 per annum and 3 per cent on additions and betterments; Butte passenger station and facilities, proportion on passenger-car basis of $13,871.97 per annum and 6 per cent on cost of improvements, with minimum of $4,623.99; Butte yard facilities, proportion on freight and passenger car basis of $43,878.86 per annum and 6 per cent on additions and betterments, with minimum of $14,626.29; Butte freight house and facilities, $1,582.98 per annum; Butte engine house and facilities, $5,599.07 per annum; expenses line Silver Bow to Butte on car-mileage basis; Butte passenger facilities, on passenger-car basis; Butte yard facilities, freight and passenger car basis; Butte engine house, borne by Oregon Short Line Railroad Company; taxes paid by each company over property it controls, $28,356.73 rental.

There are other facilities of minor importance, such as interlockers, yard tracks and sidings, stations, etc., in which the Northern Pacific grants or receives joint use, that are not listed in this chapter.

Predecessor Companies

Northern Pacific Railroad Company

Introductory

The Northern Pacific Railroad Company was incorporated by act of Congress approved July 2, 1864, which provided for the construction of a main line beginning at a point on Lake Superior in the State of Minnesota or Wisconsin and extending westerly, north of the forty-fifth degree of latitude, to some point on Puget Sound; and for a branch line extending from a point not more than 300 miles from the western terminus of the main line, via the Columbia River Valley, to a point near Portland, Oreg.

The act of Congress provided for the issuance of capital stock, for the government of the affairs of the company by a board of commissioners until the election of a board of directors, for a grant of right of way 400 feet wide through public lands, and for a grant of every odd-numbered section of land in a strip 20 miles wide on each side of the road through the Territories of the United States and a grant of the odd-numbered sections of land in a strip 10 miles wide on each side of the road through the States.

By subsequent resolutions of Congress the time limit for construction was extended; authority was granted to issue bonds for construction and equipment of its road and to secure same by a mortgage on the property and corporate franchise of the company; and an extension of its branch line from Portland to Puget Sound authorized with a grant of right-of-way lands.

The Northern Pacific Railroad Company was placed in receivership April 16, 1875, and was sold under foreclosure proceedings August 12, 1875. The sale which was made to a purchasing committee representing the bond-holders, comprised all of the property, rights, and franchises, including the franchise to be corporation, but not including the patented lands. Reorganization was accomplished under the identical corporate title on September 29, 1875. The patented lands were subsequently sold on December 16, 1876, and were conveyed to the reorganized company. The property was again placed in receivership on August 15, 1893, which continued to the date of reorganization, August 1896.

The Northern Pacific Railroad Company was controlled from May 23, 1867, to April 16, 1875, by the Northern Pacific Railroad Association. From 1880 to 1884, it was controlled by the Oregon and Transcontinental Company, through ownership of stock. Henry Villard, then president of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, controlled the Oregon and Transcontinental Company. The records reviewed do not indicate that the Northern Pacific Railroad Company was controlled on August 18, 1896, the date its property was acquired by the Northern Pacific through foreclosure and reorganization, by any individual, association, or corporation. On the other hand, this company then controlled through ownership of capital stock the following common-carrier corporations whose several properties it operated:

Corporation	Extent of Control
Clealum Railroad Company	100%
Coeur d'Alene Railway and Navigation Company, The	100%
Duluth, Crookston and Northern Rail Road Company, The	100%
Duluth and Manitoba Railroad Company, The	100%
Fargo and Southwestern Railroad Company	100%
Green River and Northern Railroad Company	100%
Helena and Red Mountain Railroad Company	76%
Helena and Jefferson County Railroad Company	100%
James River Valley Railroad Company	100%
Jamestown & Northern Railroad Company, The	100%
Jamestown and Northern Extension Railroad Company	100%
Little Falls and Dakota Railroad Company	73%
Northern Pacific, La Moure and Missouri River Railroad Company	100%
Northern Pacific and Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company	100%
Northern Pacific and Montana Railroad Company	100%
Northern Pacific and Cascade Railroad Company	100%
Northern Pacific, Fergus and Black Hills Railroad Company	100%
Rocky Fork and Cooke City Railway Company	100%
Rocky Mountain Railroad Company of Montana	100%
Sanborn, Coopertown and Turtle Mountain Railroad Company	100%
Saint Paul and Northern Pacific Railway Company	100%
Spokane and Palouse Railway Company	100%
Spokane Falls and Idaho Railroad Company	100%
Southeastern Dakota Railroad Company	100%
Tacoma, Orting & Southeastern Railroad Company, The	100%
United Railroads of Washington	100%

It also controlled the following common-carrier corporations which operated their own properties:

Corporation	Extent of Control
Central Washington Railroad Company	100%
Chicago and Northern Pacific Railroad Company	100%
Chicago and Calumet Terminal Railway Company	100%
Duluth Union Depot and Transfer Company, The	50%
Lake Superior Terminal and Transfer Railway Company of the State of Wisconsin, The	33⅓%
Montana Union Railway Company	50%
Northern Pacific Express Company	100%
Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway Company	80%

The affairs of this company were directed during the various periods of its corporate existence as indicated below.

Directed by	From	To
Board of commissioners	July 2, 1864	Dec. 7, 1864
Board of directors	Dec. 7, 1864	May 23, 1867
Officers of the company	May 23, 1867	Apr. 16, 1875
Receivers for the company	Apr. 16, 1875	Sept. 29, 1875
Officers of the company	Sept. 29, 1875	Aug. 15, 1893
Receivers for the company	Aug. 15, 1893	Aug. 31, 1896

The railroad owned by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and operated by its receivers amounted to about 2,155 miles of standard-gauge, steam road, located in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. It also owned jointly with the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company 22.50 miles of road, extending from Thompson to Duluth, Minn. In addition to its owned and jointly owned road, it operated, through its receivers, about 1,956 miles of road of affiliated companies.

The accounts of the board of commissioners, which directed the affairs of this company in 1864, were kept in a single-entry set of books, in which were recorded the receipt of cash paid on capital stock and sundry disbursements.

The board of directors opened a single-entry set of books on December 7, 1864, and recorded therein the receipt of cash turned over by the board of commissioners, but recorded no other amounts from the latter's books. The board of directors recorded the receipt of cash from various sources and sundry disbursements in stock, notes, and cash for general expenses, salaries, charter rights, and settlement of claims. These accounts were discontinued on May 23, 1867.

The Northern Pacific Railroad Company opened double-entry books of account on May 23, 1867, but, as far as the records reviewed disclose, did not transfer any amounts from the board of directors' books other than amounts representing current assets taken over and current liabilities assumed or paid. The accounts opened in 1867 were continued until April 16, 1875, when the company was placed in receivership. As those accounts were not sufficiently detailed, complete summaries of the income, profit and loss, and investment in road and equipment accounts have not been prepared.

The Northern Pacific Railroad Company underwent a reorganization in 1875 and reacquired its property for operation on September 29, 1875. It then opened new books of account, but, so far as the records disclose, did not transfer any amounts from the former books of account other than amounts representing current assets taken over and current liabilities assumed or paid.

Although the railroad property of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company was conveyed to the Northern Pacific, a reorganized company, by deeds dated August 18, 1896, the accounts of the former company and its receivers were continued to August 31, 1896, the effective date of the reorganization. Therefore, the accounting data given in this report cover the period to August 31, 1896.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 2,155.45 miles of road owned by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company on date of reorganization had been acquired by construction. The main line as constructed extended from Ashland, Wis., through the States of Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and Washington, to Wallula, Wash., and from Pasco, Wash., via Tacoma, to Portland, Oreg., and aggregated 2,138.7 miles. Branch lines extended from Coal Spur to Cokedale, Mont., 3.59 miles and from Cascade Junction, Wash., to various coal mines in the State of Washington, 13.16 miles.

It jointly owned with the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company on that date 22.50 miles of road, extending from Thomson Junction to Duluth, Minn., which had been acquired from The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad Company in 1872, in order to comply with the requirement of the charter that its line should reach Lake Superior.

Surveys for the location of a line between Lake Superior and the Red River of the North, and from Portland, Oreg., toward Lake Pend Oreille were commenced in 1867. In 1870 a contract was entered into with certain individuals who later formed themselves into the North Western Construction Company, which provided for construction of the road westward from Thomson Junction, Minn. Ground was broken for this work on February 15, 1870, near the dalles of the St. Louis River about 20 miles west of Duluth, Minn. By 1874, construction on the east end had progressed to the Missouri River, and on the west end from Kalama to Tacoma Wash. Financial difficulties, which resulted in the reorganization of 1875, caused a suspension of further construction of the main line for a period of five years, and it was resumed in April, 1879. The tracks of the eastern and western portions of the railroad met at Gold Creek, Mont., on August 22, 1883.

In the construction of the road from the Minnesota-North Dakota State boundary line to Bismarck, N. Dak., grading and tracklaying were performed by Payson, Canda & Company, contractors, track material being furnished by the railroad company. Grading and tracklaying for the line between Kalama and Tacoma was performed principally under contract by individuals named Montgomery and Hallett. Track materials were furnished by the railroad company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Saint Paul and Northern Pacific Railway Company, Formerly named Western Railroad Company of Minnesota

Introductory

The Saint Paul and Northern Pacific Railway Company was incorporated originally as the Western Railroad Company of Minnesota on January 31, 1874, under the general laws of the State of Minnesota. On May 9, 1883, after it had issued its securities and completed about 60 miles of railroad, the title of the company was changed by amended articles of incorporation to the Saint Paul and Northern Pacific Railway Company, and, on May 31, 1883, the books of the corporation, under its former name, were closed and the balances in those books used as the opening entries in the books of the corporation under its new title. The accounting records thus contained continuous entries from the beginning to the date of demise, which entries for the purposes of this report are considered as those of one corporation.

This company was controlled on November 2, 1896, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the receivers thereof from the dates the various sections of road were placed in operation to August 31, 1896, and from September 1, 1896, to date of sale by the Northern Pacific. The railroad owned by this company on date of sale was a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in the State of Minnesota, which aggregated 183.77 miles, and comprised a main line extending from St. Paul to Brainerd, Minn., 141.37 miles, with branch lines aggregating 42.40 miles.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 183.77 miles of road owned by the Saint Paul and Northern Pacific Railway Company on date of sale had been acquired by construction. There was utilized in its construction about 54 miles of graded right of way on which about 5 miles of track had been laid.

Such grade and track had been constructed by contractors for another railroad company which had forfeited its rights to continue construction. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

The Coeur d'Alene Railway and Navigation Company

Introductory

The Coeur d'Alene Railway and Navigation Company was incorporated July 6, 1886, under the general laws of the then Territory of Montana. No accounting records of this company were obtained. The books of account pertaining to the period prior to October 1, 1888, the date control was acquired by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, were retained by D. C. Corbin, who controlled the company at that time; subsequent to October 1, 1888, no books of account were kept by or for this company. The data contained in this report were obtained from the report on its corporate history and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. This company was controlled by the Northern Pacific on January 26, 1897, the date of sale, through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company, itself, then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated by its own organization until October 1, 1888, after which date it was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The railroad owned by this company on date of sale amounted to 49.69 miles of steam railroad in Idaho. Of the 49.69 miles of road owned, 24.72 miles were narrow gauge and 24.97 miles were standard gauge. The main line extended from Mission, Idaho, to the Idaho-Montana State line, 42.86 miles, and the branch line extended from Wallace to Burke, Idaho, 6.83 miles. In addition to the railroad described, The Coeur d'Alene Railway and Navigation Company owned three steamboats which operated on Coeur d'Alene Lake and Coeur d'Alene River between Mission and Coeur d'Alene City.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The railroad owned by The Coeur d'Alene Railway and Navigation Company on date of sale had been acquired by construction, the branch line being built on a graded right of way purchased from the Canyon Creek Railroad Company. Of the 49.69 miles of road owned, 11.1 miles was constructed standard gauge and 38.59 narrow gauge, 13.88 miles of the latter being reconstructed to standard gauge in 1891. The steamboats were acquired by purchase. Details in respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Coeur d'Alene Steam Navigation and Transportation Company

The Coeur d'Alene Steam Navigation and Transportation Company was incorporated February 6, 1885, under the general laws of the then Territory of Washington. No accounting records of this company were obtained; therefore, no information can be given in regard to its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history and from records in possession of the Northern Pacific. This company did not construct or own any railroad. It owned three steamboats which operated on Coeur d'Alene Lake and Coeur d'Alene River. The date of sale of the property to The Coeur d'Alene Railway and Navigation Company was not determinable from the records reviewed.

Canyon Creek Railroad Company

The Canyon Creek Railroad Company was incorporated July 14, 1887, under the general laws of the then Territory of Idaho. No accounting records of this company were obtained; therefore, no information can be given in regard to its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. The data given below were obtained from the report on its corporate history and from records in possession of the Northern Pacific. This company owned a graded right of way between Wallace and Burke, Idaho, which had been constructed about 1886 or 1887, and which was sold to The Coeur d'Alene Railway and Navigation Company on August 29, 1888, for a consideration of $41,670.18.

Clealum Railroad Company

Introductory

The Clealum Railroad Company was incorporated September 17, 1886, under the general laws of the then Territory of Washington. This company did not keep any books of accounts. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific, which latter company controlled the Clealum Railroad Company on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, through ownership of all outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company, itself, then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of the Clealum Railroad Company was operated without formal contract by the Northern Pacific Coal Company from December 20, 1886, the date the road was placed in operation, to October 31, 1896, and by the Northern Pacific from the latter date to date of sale. The railroad owned by the Clealum Railroad Company on date of sale amounted to 5.28 miles of single-track, standard-gage, steam railroad, and extended from Clealum (Cle Elum) to Ronald, Wash.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 5.28 miles of road owned by the Clealum Railroad Company had been constructed for it by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

The Duluth and Manitoba Railroad Company, Formerly named Duluth and Manitoba Railway Company

Introductory

The Duluth and Manitoba Railroad Company was incorporated in the State of Minnesota on June 3, 1884, as the Duluth and Manitoba Railway Company. The name was changed to The Duluth and Manitoba Railroad Company on November 19, 1885. This company did not maintain accounting records. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings or investments. The information given below has been obtained from the records of the Northern Pacific and from other sources.

The Duluth and Manitoba Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company, itself, then controlled any common-carrier corporations.

The property of this company was operated from the date of its completion to August 15, 1893, by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. During the periods from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896, and from September 1, 1896, to the date of sale the property was operated by the receivers for the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and by the Northern Pacific, respectively. The railroad owned by The Duluth and Manitoba Railroad Company on date of sale amounted to 208.69 miles of single-track, standard-gage, steam railroad. Its main line extended from Manitoba Jct., Minn., to Pembina, N. Dak., 201.3 miles, with branch lines extending from Key West to Sherack, Minn., and from Red Lake Falls Junction, to Red Lake Falls, Minn., 7.39 miles. In addition, this company owned 0.81 mile of graded right of way beyond Sherack, Minn.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 208.69 miles of road owned by The Duluth and Manitoba Railroad Company on the date of sale had been acquired by construction. The records reviewed indicate that while about 204 miles of the constructed road were represented by contracts with W. R. Merriam, actual construction was performed by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company through subcontractors. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

The Duluth, Crookston and Northern Rail Road Company

Introductory

The Duluth, Crookston and Northern Rail Road Company was incorporated March 4, 1889, under the general laws of the State of Minnesota. This company did not keep any books of accounts. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history and the records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. This company was controlled by the Northern Pacific on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, through ownership of all of the capital stock. On the other hand, this company, itself, did not then control any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated from December 2, 1889, and September 6, 1890, dates on which the separate sections were placed in operation, to August 15, 1893, by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. During the periods from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896, and from September 1, 1896, to date of sale the property was operated by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and by the Northern Pacific, respectively. The railroad owned by The Duluth, Crookston and Northern Rail Road Company on date of sale was a single-track, standard-gage, steam railroad, extending from Fertile to Carthage Junction, Minn., and aggregated 44.5 miles.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 44.5 miles of road owned by this company on date of sale had been constructed for it by E. C. Long, contractor. Of the 44.5 miles of road owned, 22.4 miles were built under an agreement between the contractor and this company and the remainder of the road was built under the terms of an agreement between the contractor and the Northern Pacific Railroad Company which had then acquired control. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report of the Northern Pacific.

Fargo and Southwestern Railroad Company

Introductory

The Fargo and Southwestern Railroad Company was incorporated August 20, 1881, under the general laws of the then Territory of Dakota. This company did not keep any books of accounts. The data contained herein were obtained from reports to the commission and the report on its corporate history, and from the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The Fargo and Southwestern Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific, through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company, itself, then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated from July 1 and August 25, 1883, the dates on which the separate portions were placed in operation, to August 15, 1893, by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. During the periods from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896, and from September 1, 1896, to date of sale, the property was operated by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and by the Northern Pacific, respectively. This company owned on date of sale 87.4 miles of single-track, standard-gage, steam railroad, extending from Fargo to LaMoure, N. Dak.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 87.4 miles of road owned by this company on date of sale had been constructed for it by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company under conditions described in the chapter on history of corporate financing. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Green River and Northern Railroad Company

Introductory

The Green River and Northern Railroad Company was incorporated September 22, 1890, under the general laws of the State of Washington. This company did not keep any books of accounts. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history and from the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The Green River and Northern Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific, through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated from dates placed in operation to August 15, 1893, by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. During the periods from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896, and from September 1, 1896, to date of sale the property was operated by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and by the Northern Pacific, respectively. This company owned on date of sale 11.9 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad in the State of Washington, extending from Palmer to Kangley Mine and from Kangley Junction to Mile Post 10; it also owned a partly graded extension of 10.38 miles.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 11.9 miles of road and the partly graded extension owned by this company on date of sale had been constructed for it by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Helena and Jefferson County Railroad Company

Introductory

The Helena and Jefferson County Railroad Company was incorporated August 10, 1883, under the general laws of the then Territory of Montana. This company did not keep any books of accounts. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history, the report filed with the commission for the year ended June 30, 1890, and from the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The Helena and Jefferson County Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company, itself, then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated from December 18, 1883, the date placed in operation, to August 15, 1893, by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company; from August 13, 1893, to August 31, 1896, by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, and from September 1, 1896, to date of sale, by the Northern Pacific. This company owned on date of sale 20.10 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from East Helena to Wickes, Mont.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 20.10 miles of road owned by this company on date of sale had been constructed for it by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company under conditions described in the chapter on history of corporate financing. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

James River Valley Railroad Company

Introductory

The James River Valley Railroad Company was incorporated August 2, 1883, under the general laws of the then Territory of Dakota. This company did not keep any books of accounts. The data contained herein were obtained from the reports on its corporate history, reports filed with the commission, and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The James River Valley Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific, through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company, itself, then controlled any common-carrier corporations.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from December 14, 1885, and December 15, 1886, the dates on which the separate portions of the road were placed in operation, to August 15, 1893; from the latter date to August 31, 1896, by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company; and from September 1, 1896, to date of sale, by the Northern Pacific. This company owned on date of sale 63.75 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad in the State of North Dakota, consisting of two disconnected lines, one of which extended from Jamestown to La Moure and the other from Independence to Oakes.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 63.75 miles of road owned by this company on date of sale had been constructed for it by W. R. Merriam and the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

The Jamestown & Northern Railroad Company

Introductory

The Jamestown & Northern Railroad Company was incorporated September 17, 1881, under the general laws of the Territory of Dakota. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history, reports filed with the commission, and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The Jamestown & Northern Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporations.

The property of this company was operated from dates the various portions were placed in operation to August 15, 1893, by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company; from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896, by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company; and from September 1, 1896, to date of sale by the Northern Pacific. This company owned on date of sale 102.5 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad in the State of North Dakota. The main line extended from Jamestown to Minnewaukan, 89.6 miles, and the branch line extended from Carrington, to Sykeston, 12.9 miles.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 102.5 miles of road owned by this company on date of sale had been constructed for it by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company under conditions described in the chapter on history of corporate financing. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Jamestown and Northern Extension Railroad Company

Introductory

The Jamestown and Northern Extension Railroad Company was incorporated June 8, 1889, under the general laws of the then Territory of Dakota. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history, a report for the year ended June 30, 1894, filed with the commission, and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The Jamestown and Northern Extension Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company, itself, then controlled any common-carrier corporations.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from December 1, 1889, to August 15, 1893; by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896; and by the Northern Pacific from September 1, 1896, to date of sale. This company owned on date of sale 18.03 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Minnewaukan to Leeds, N. Dak.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 18.03 miles of road owned by this company on date of sale had been constructed for it by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Northern Pacific and Cascade Railroad Company

Introductory

The Northern Pacific and Cascade Railroad Company was incorporated August 23, 1884, under the general laws of the then Territory of Washington. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the reports of this company to the commission, the report on its corporate history, and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The Northern Pacific and Cascade Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporations.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from date of purchase or completion of construction to August 15, 1893, by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896; and by the Northern Pacific from September 1, 1896, to date of sale. This company owned on date of sale 19.11 miles of single-track, standard-gauge steam railroad in the State of Washington and consisted of disconnected branch lines extending from points on the Cascade branch of the Northern Pacific to Spiketon, Wilkeson, Carbonado, and Wingate.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

Of the 19.11 miles of road owned on date of sale, 10.70 miles were acquired by purchase from the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and 8.41 miles were constructed for this company by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Northern Pacific, Fergus and Black Hills Railroad Company, Formerly named Minnesota Northern Railroad Company

Introductory

The Northern Pacific, Fergus and Black Hills Railroad Company was incorporated February 5, 1878, under the general laws of the State of Minnesota, as the Minnesota Northern Railroad Company. The name was changed April 18, 1881. There were no available accounting records of the Northern Pacific, Fergus and Black Hills Railroad Company for the period from the date of its incorporation to the time control of the company was acquired by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, and after that time no accounting records were maintained. For that reason no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings or investments. Certain information given below was obtained from other sources. The Northern Pacific, Fergus and Black Hills Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company, itself, then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from 1882, the date of completion of the section of line from Wadena to Breckenridge to August 15, 1893. From that date to August 31, 1896, it was operated by receivers for the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. From September 1, 1896, to the date of sale it was operated by the Northern Pacific. The property owned by the Northern Pacific, Fergus and Black Hills Railroad Company on date of sale consisted of 117.10 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Wadena, Minn., to Milnor, N. Dak.

This company was organized to build certain lines of railroad, the franchises for which had been acquired by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Company. Such franchises were represented by special stock of the latter named company.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

Of the 139.30 miles of road originally owned by the Northern Pacific, Fergus and Black Hills Railroad Company, 97.20 miles, of which 22.20 miles were subsequently disposed of, were acquired by construction. The Northern Pacific, Fergus and Black Hills Railroad Company acquired a graded right of way of 42.10 miles from The Saint Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Company which was completed partly by this company's construction contractors, De Graff & Company, and partly by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. These contractors and the Northern Pacific Railroad Company also constructed the 97.20 miles of road above referred to. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Northern Pacific, La Moure and Missouri River Railroad Company

Introductory

The Northern Pacific, La Moure and Missouri River Railroad Company was incorporated December 10, 1886, under the general laws of the then Territory of Dakota. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the reports to the commission for the years ended June 30, 1889, and 1894, the report on its corporate history, and from the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. This company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporations.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from date placed in operation, November 1, 1887, to August 15, 1893; by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896; and by the Northern Pacific from September 1, 1896, to date of sale. This company owned, on date of sale, 21.3 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad extending from La Moure to Edgeley, N. Dak.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 21.3 miles of road owned by this company on date of sale had been constructed for it by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. The construction work was performed by Langdon & Company, contractors. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Northern Pacific and Montana Railroad Company

Introductory

The Northern Pacific and Montana Railroad Company was incorporated April 23, 1888, under the general laws of the then Territory of Montana. The books of account kept by this company do not contain any entries subsequent to August 31, 1894. The data contained in this report were obtained from those books, the report on the corporate history and books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific, and reports filed with the commission.

The Northern Pacific and Montana Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporations. That portion of the property of this company acquired by purchase was operated from September 7, 1888, date acquired, and the constructed property from dates placed in operation, to August 15, 1893, by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company; from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896, by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company; and from September 1, 1896, to date of sale by the Northern Pacific.

This company owned on date of sale disconnected lines and branches aggregating 360.04 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad located in Montana, as follows:

De Smet to Lookout, 109.54 miles.
Missoula to Grantsdale, 50.85 miles.
Drummond to Rumsey, 32.17 miles.
Clough Junction to Marysville, 12.58 miles.
Jefferson to Calvin, 30.00 miles.
Butte to Logan, 71.00 miles.
Boulder to Elkhorn, 20.43 miles.
Sappington to Norris, 20.64 miles.
Harrison to Pony, 7.08 miles.
Whitehall to Parrott, 5.75 miles.

Total mileage, 360.04 miles.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

Of the 360.04 miles of road owned on date of sale, 119.23 miles had been acquired by purchase from The Drummond and Philipsburg Railroad Company, The Missoula and Bitter Root Valley Railroad Company, Helena and Northern Railroad Company, and Helena, Boulder Valley and Butte Railroad Company; the remainder of 240.81 miles had been constructed for this company under contract. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Helena, Boulder Valley and Butte Railroad Company

Introductory

The Helena, Boulder Valley and Butte Railroad Company was incorporated August 10, 1886, under the general laws of the then Territory of Montana. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history, the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific, and records of Hauser and Bonner who held a contract for a part of the construction. The Helena, Boulder Valley and Butte Railroad Company was controlled on September 7, 1888, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporations.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from December, 1887, the date placed in operation, to date of sale. This company owned on date of sale 30 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Jefferson City to Calvin, Mont.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 30 miles of road owned on date of sale had been constructed for it under contracts with Hauser and Bonner and the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Helena and Northern Railroad Company

Introductory

The Helena and Northern Railroad Company was incorporated October 30, 1886, under the general laws of the then Territory of Montana. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history, the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific, and records of Hauser and Bonner who held a contract for a part of the construction.

The Helena and Northern Railroad Company was controlled on September 7, 1888, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporations.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from November 20, 1887, the date placed in operation, to date of sale. This company owned on date of sale 12.58 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Clough Junction to Marysville, Mont.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 12.58 miles of road owned on date of sale had been constructed for it under contracts with Hauser and Bonner and the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

The Drummond and Philipsburg Railroad Company

Introductory

The Drummond and Philipsburg Railroad Company was incorporated January 17, 1887, under the general laws of the then Territory of Montana. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history, books, and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific, and records of Hauser and Bonner who held a contract for a part of the construction. The Drummond and Philipsburg Railroad Company was controlled on September 7, 1888, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporations.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from November 20, 1887, the date placed in operation to date of sale. This company owned on date of sale 25.8 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Drummond to Philipsburg, Mont.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 25.8 miles of road owned on date of sale had been constructed for it under contracts with Hauser and Bonner and the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

The Missoula and Bitter Root Valley Railroad Company

Introductory

The Missoula and Bitter Root Valley Railroad Company was incorporated January 17, 1887, under the general laws of the then Territory of Montana. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history, the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific, and records of Hauser and Bonner who held a contract for a part of the construction. The Missoula and Bitter Root Valley Railroad Company was controlled on September 7, 1888, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporations.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from June 1 and August 1, 1888, the dates placed in operation, to date of sale. This company owned on date of sale 50.85 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Missoula to Grantsdale, Mont.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 50.85 miles of road owned on date of sale had been constructed for it under contracts with Hauser and Bonner and the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Northern Pacific and Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company

Introductory

The Northern Pacific and Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company was incorporated August 23, 1884, under the general laws of the then Territory of Washington. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history, the report for the year ended June 30, 1889, filed with the commission, and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The Northern Pacific and Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporations.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from date of purchase or construction to August 15, 1893; by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896; and by the Northern Pacific from September 1, 1896, to date of sale. The railroad owned by this company on date of sale consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad in the State of Washington, extending from Meeker to Kennydale and from Woodinville to Kirkland and aggregated 32.95 miles. In addition to the above, this company owned a graded right of way between Kennydale and Kirkland, and a single-track, standard-gauge railroad, extending from Black River Junction to Seattle, 10.10 miles, the latter being constructed on the right of way and roadbed of the Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad Company.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

This company acquired the road owned on date of sale by purchase and construction. Seven miles of road between Meeker and Stuck Junction was bought from the Northern Pacific Railroad Company; 13.85 miles of road between Stuck Junction and Black River Junction, together with the track between Black River Junction and Seattle, laid on right of way and roadbed of another carrier, was bought from The Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company; the remainder of the property was constructed by this company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

The Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company

The Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company was incorporated August 19, 1882, under the general laws of the then Territory of Washington. 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 report on its corporate history states that the property of this company was operated by its own organization from July 6, 1884, to January 17, 1890, although the property was sold prior to the last-mentioned date.

This company was incorporated in the interest of the Oregon and Transcontinental Company, a financial corporation which then controlled the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, and which at that time was interested in the construction of other railroads tributary to the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. It also controlled the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company, which was a predecessor of the Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company, and which apparently advanced funds for construction of this company's property.

This company constructed a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad between Stuck Junction and Black River Junction, Wash., 13.85 miles. It also constructed a standard-gauge road between Black River Junction and Seattle, Wash., 10.10 miles, on the right of way and roadbed of the Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad Company. In constructing the last mentioned line, this company removed the narrow-gauge track of the Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad Company and relaid one of the rails between the rails of the standard-gauge track, allowing the Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad Company joint use of one of the standard-gauge rails.

The Northern Pacific has in its possession a construction ledger marked "PSS — Auburn to Seattle," which it received from the Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Company. The accounts in this book contain charges aggregating $780,651.48 recorded during the period from January, 1883, to August, 1884, but no further data were ascertained.

The property of this company was sold to the Northern Pacific and Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company on October 31, 1889, for a stated consideration of $1,000,000, payable in consolidated-mortgage bonds of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company at par.

The property passed from the Northern Pacific and Puget Sound Shore Railroad Company to the Northern Pacific in 1898. In 1901 the Northern Pacific and the Columbia and Puget Sound Railroad Company divided the right of way from Black River Junction to Seattle, the former company taking the west half and the latter company taking the east half. How much if any of the property remained which was represented by the charges of $780,651.48, was not ascertainable.

Rocky Fork and Cooke City Railway Company

Introductory

The Rocky Fork and Cooke City Railway Company was incorporated December 30, 1886, under the general laws of the then Territory of Montana. The available accounting records of this company cover the period from June, 1889, to July 31, 1890, and are incomplete. For that reason only partial information can be given from the accounts in connection with its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. The information contained herein was obtained from such incomplete accounting records, the report on its corporate history, and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. This company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporations.

The property of this company was operated by its own organization from June, 1889, to July 31, 1890; by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from August 1, 1890, to August 15, 1893; by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896; and by the Northern Pacific from September 1, 1896, to date of sale. The railroad owned by the Rocky Fork and Cooke City Railway Company on the date of sale was a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Laurel to Red Lodge, Mont., 44.37 miles.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 44.37 miles of road owned by the Rocky Fork and Cooke City Railway Company on date of sale had been constructed for it by S. T. Hauser, under contract. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Rocky Mountain Railroad Company of Montana

Introductory

The Rocky Mountain Railroad Company of Montana was incorporated July 18, 1881, under the general laws of the then Territory of Montana. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history, reports to the commission for the years ended June 30, 1889, 1890, and 1894, and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. This company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale , by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from September 16, 1883, to August 15, 1893; by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896; and by the Northern Pacific from September 1, 1896, to date of sale. The railroad owned by the Rocky Mountain Railroad Company of Montana was a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Livingston to Cinnabar, Mont., 51.70 miles, and a partly constructed extension from Cinnabar, 2.90 miles.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 51.70 miles of road and the 2.90 miles of partly constructed road owned by this company on date of sale had been constructed for it by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Sanborn, Coopertown and Turtle Mountain Railroad Company

Introductory

The Sanborn, Coopertown and Turtle Mountain Railroad Company was incorporated July 22, 1882, under the general laws of the then Territory of Dakota. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history, reports filed with this commission, and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The Sanborn, Coopertown and Turtle Mountain Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from December 1, 1883, to August 15, 1893; by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896, and by the Northern Pacific from September 1, 1896, to date of sale. The railroad owned by the Sanborn, Coopertown and Turtle Mountain Railroad Company on date of sale was a single-track, standard-gauge railroad, extending from Sanborn to Coopertown, N. Dak., 36.78 miles.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 36.78 miles of road owned by the Sanborn, Coopertown and Turtle Mountain Railroad Company on date of sale had been constructed for it by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company under conditions described in the chapter on history of corporate financing. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

South-Eastern Dakota Railroad Company

Introductory

The South-Eastern Dakota Railroad Company was incorporated November 10, 1886, under the general laws of the then Territory of Dakota. The South-Eastern Dakota Railroad Company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from its corporate history, an annual report filed with this commission, and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The South-Eastern Dakota Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from October 19, 1887, to August 15, 1893; by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896, and by the Northern Pacific from September 1, 1896, to date of sale. The South-Eastern Dakota Railroad Company owned on date of sale 14.84 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, in the State of North Dakota, which extended from Fairview Junction to Great Bend, 8.80 miles, and from Keystone Junction to Bayne, 6.04 miles.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 14.84 miles of road owned by the South-Eastern Dakota Railroad Company on date of sale had been constructed for it by forces of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Spokane Falls and Idaho Railroad Company

Introductory

The Spokane Falls and Idaho Railroad Company was incorporated October 25, 1886, under the general laws of the then Territory of Washington. The Spokane Falls and Idaho Railroad Company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from its corporate history, and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The Spokane Falls and Idaho Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific, through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from October 24, 1886, to August 15, 1893; by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896, and by the Northern Pacific from September 1, 1896, to date of sale. The Spokane Falls and Idaho Railroad Company owned on date of sale 13.61 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad in the State of Idaho, which extended from Hauser Junction to Coeur d'Alene City.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 13.61 miles of road owned by the Spokane Falls and Idaho Railroad Company on date of sale had been constructed partly by S. T. Hauser and D. C. Corbin, as contractors, and partly by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company under conditions described in the chapter on history of corporate financing. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

The Tacoma, Orting & Southeastern Railroad Company

Introductory

The Tacoma, Orting & Southeastern Railroad Company was incorporated June 27, 1888, under the general laws of the then Territory of Washington. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The Tacoma, Orting & Southeastern Railroad Company was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of its outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, the receivers thereof, and the Northern Pacific from June 24, 1889, to the date of sale. The railroad owned by The Tacoma, Orting & Southeastern Railroad Company on date of sale amounted to 7.64 miles. It consisted of a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Orting to the Puyallup River, in the State of Washington.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The owned mileage of The Tacoma, Orting & Southeastern Railroad Company, extending from Orting to the Puyallup River, Wash., a distance of 7.64 miles, was constructed by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company for The Tacoma, Orting & Southeastern Railroad Company during the period from September 25, 1888, to June 12, 1889.

The United Railroads of Washington

Introductory

The United Railroads of Washington was incorporated August 2, 1890, under the general laws of the State of Washington. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The United Railroads of Washington was controlled on April 21, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of its outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of The United Railroads of Washington was operated from the dates the various sections of its road were placed in operation to date of sale by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, the receivers thereof and the Northern Pacific. The railroad owned by The United Railroads of Washington on date of sale consisted of two disconnected sections of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad and aggregated 182.45 miles, all in the State of Washington. One section extended from Centralia to Ocosta, with branches to Simpson, Lakeview, Chehalis River, Aberdeen and Cosmopolis, 125.77 miles. The other section extended from Chehalis to South Bend, 56.68 miles.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

Of the 182.45 miles of road owned by The United Railroads of Washington on date of sale, 161.65 miles had been acquired by construction and through completion of roads begun by the Yakima and Pacific Coast Railroad Company and by the Tacoma, Olympia and Grays Harbor Railroad Company, and 20.80 miles by purchase from the Puget Sound and Grays Harbor Railroad and Transportation Company. Included in the road begun by the Tacoma, Olympia and Grays Harbor Railroad Company was about 30 miles of right of way, of which about 6 miles was graded, and 7,000 ties, which had been acquired from the Tacoma, Olympia and Chehalis Valley Railroad Company. Construction was performed by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Yakima and Pacific Coast Railroad Company

The Yakima and Pacific Coast Railroad Company was incorporated May 1, 1890, under the general laws of the State of Washington. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The records reviewed do not indicate that the Yakima and Pacific Coast Railroad Company was controlled by any individual or corporation on the date of sale, or, on the other hand, that it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

This company owned a partly constructed road on date of sale. While the deed conveying the property of this company to its successor was dated February 13, 1892, it was made effective as of August 5, 1890, so that the property might be included with other property as security under a mortgage executed by The United Railroads of Washington.

The Northern Pacific Railroad Company began construction, for account of the Yakima and Pacific Coast Railroad Company, of the line of railroad extending from Chehalis to South Bend, Wash., but recorded the expenditures for the work as advances to The United Railroads of Washington.

Tacoma, Olympia and Grays Harbor Railroad Company

The Tacoma, Olympia and Grays Harbor Railroad Company was incorporated May 7, 1890, under the general laws of the State of Washington. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The records reviewed do not indicate that the Tacoma, Olympia and Grays Harbor Railroad Company was controlled by any individual or corporation on the date of sale, or, on the other hand, that it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

This company owned some completed road and some partly constructed road on date of sale, as detailed in the development of fixed physical property chapter in the report on the Northern Pacific.

While the deed conveying the property of this company to its successor was dated February 13, 1892, it was made effective as of August 5, 1890, so that the property might be included with other property as security under a mortgage executed by The United Railroads of Washington.

The Northern Pacific Railroad Company began construction of a railroad for the Tacoma, Olympia and Grays Harbor Railroad Company in May, 1890, and financed for the latter the purchase of a part of the road owned by the Puget Sound and Grays Harbor Railroad and Transportation Company, and about 30 miles of right of way, including about six miles of grade and 7,000 ties owned by the Tacoma, Olympia and Chehalis Valley Railroad Company, but recorded the expenditures for such purposes as advances to The United Railroads of Washington.

Montana Railway Company

Introductory

The Montana Railway Company was incorporated December 17, 1881, under the general laws of the then Territory of Montana. This company was controlled on October 7, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company, itself, then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The main line property of this company was operated by the Union Pacific Railway Company from date placed in operation, August, 1884, to August 1, 1886; by the Montana Union Railway Company from August 1, 1886, to May 17, 1898; and by the Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway Company from May 17, 1898, to date of sale. The spur tracks on Butte Hill were operated from dates placed in operation to date of sale by the Montana Union Railway Company. The Montana Railway Company owned on date of sale 14.83 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, which consisted of 9 miles of road extending from Stuart to Anaconda, Mont., and 5.83 miles of spur tracks leading to mines on Butte Hill, at Butte, Mont.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 14.83 miles of road and spur tracks owned by the Montana Railway Company, on date of sale, had been constructed for it by the Union Pacific Railway Company. The line from Stuart to Anaconda was built as a narrow-gauge line about 1883, a third rail was laid in 1886, and later the inner rail was removed. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Montana Union Railway Company

Introductory

The Montana Union Railway Company was incorporated June 28, 1886, under the general laws of the then Territory of Montana. This company was controlled on October 7, 1898, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company, itself, then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The Montana Union Railway Company did not own any line of railroad; it operated 57.1 miles of road, leased from the Utah and Northern Railway Company, between Garrison and Butte, Mont.; and between Butte and Anaconda Mine, and 5.83 miles of spur tracks on Butte Hill, Mont., leading to various mines, leased from the Montana Railway Company. The lease from the latter-named company included 9 miles of road and 5.88 miles of spur tracks between Stuart and Anaconda, Mont., which this company ceased to operate on May 17, 1898. Although this company sold its lease and other assets on October 7, 1898, it continued to operate the property until October 31, 1898.

Spokane and Palouse Railway Company, Formerly named The Eastern Washington Railway Company

Introductory

The Spokane and Palouse Railway Company was incorporated in the Territory of Washington on December 3, 1885, as The Eastern Washington Railway Company. The name was changed to Spokane and Palouse Railway Company on March 1, 1886. The accounting records of the Spokane and Palouse Railway Company obtained are incomplete. For that reason only partial information can be given from the accounts in connection with its financial transactions, corporate operations, or investments. Certain information contained herein, supplementing such records, has been obtained from the records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific, and from annual reports to this commission. The Spokane and Palouse Railway Company was controlled on February 21, 1899, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of its capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad from the dates the various sections of the road were placed in operation to August 15, 1893; by the receivers of that company from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896, and by the Northern Pacific from September 1, 1896, to the date of sale. The railroad owned by the Spokane and Palouse Railway Company on date of sale was a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, amounting to 149.80 miles, and consisted of a main line extending from Marshall, Wash., to Genesee, Idaho, with branch lines extending from Belmont to Farmington, Wash., and from Pullman Junction, Wash., to Juliaetta, Idaho. It also owned a graded right of way of about 25 miles between Juliaetta and Lewiston, Idaho, which was utilized by the Northern Pacific in the construction of its railroad between these points.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

Of the 149.80 miles of road owned by the Spokane and Palouse Railway Company on date of sale, 103.66 miles, comprising the main line from Marshall, Wash., to Genessee, Idaho, was constructed by this company. The branch lines were constructed by forces of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Gaylord and Ruby Valley Railway Company

Introductory

The Gaylord and Ruby Valley Railway Company was incorporated March 29, 1897, under the general laws of the State of Montana. This company did not keep any books of accounts. The data contained herein were obtained from the report on its corporate history and the books and records of the Northern Pacific. The Gaylord and Ruby Valley Railway Company was controlled on February 28, 1899, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company, itself, then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific from August 1, 1898, date construction was completed, to date of sale. This company owned on date of sale 21.9 miles of main line, single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Renova to Twin Bridges, Mont. The 21.9 miles of road owned by this company on date of sale had been constructed for it by the Northern Pacific on a partly graded right of way acquired by purchase. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

The Northern Pacific operated the property of this company from date construction was completed to date of sale without consideration.

Montana Southern Railway Company

The Montana Southern Railway Company was incorporated November 14, 1893, under the general laws of the State of Montana. 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 given below were obtained from the records of the Northern Pacific and the minute book. The records reviewed do not indicate whether the Montana Southern Railway Company was controlled by any individual or corporation on May 29, 1897, the date of its demise, or, on the other hand, whether it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

This company did not own on the date of its demise any completed railroad, but had acquired right of way between Renova and Twin Bridges, Mont., a portion of which had been graded.

Little Falls and Southern Railroad Company

Introductory

The Little Falls and Southern Railroad Company was incorporated October 1, 1890, under the general laws of the State of Minnesota. This company was controlled on September 4, 1899, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company, itself, then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The conditions under which the property of this company was operated were not definitely ascertained. The report on its corporate history states that the property was operated from October 1, 1891, to date of sale by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, the receivers thereof, and the Northern Pacific, successively. This company owned on date of sale 1.08 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad in Little Falls, Minn.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 1.08 miles of road owned by the Little Falls and Southern Railroad Company on date of sale was constructed under contract. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Helena and Red Mountain Railroad Company

Introductory

The Helena and Red Mountain Railroad Company was incorporated June 19, 1886, under the general laws of the then Territory of Montana. This company did not keep any books of accounts. The data contained herein were obtained from reports filed with the commission, and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The Helena and Red Mountain Railroad Company was controlled on December 15, 1899, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of a majority of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was operated from December 15, 1886, the date placed in operation, to August 15, 1893, by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company; from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896, by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company; and from September 1, 1896, to date of sale, by the Northern Pacific. This company owned on date of sale 16.37 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Helena to Rimini, Mont.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 16.37 miles of road owned by this company on date of sale was constructed under contract by Hauser and Bonner, independent contractors. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Little Falls and Dakota Railroad Company, Formerly named The Little Falls and Dakota Railroad Company

Introductory

The Little Falls and Dakota Railroad Company was incorporated February 10, 1879, in the State of Minnesota as The Little Falls and Dakota Railroad Company. The name was changed on June 28, 1880. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were obtained from its corporate history, reports filed with the commission, and the books and records of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company and the Northern Pacific. The Little Falls and Dakota Railroad Company was controlled on June 5, 1900, the date of sale, by the Northern Pacific through ownership of a majority of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from November 1, 1882, to August 15, 1893, by the receivers of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company from August 15, 1893, to August 31, 1896; and by the Northern Pacific from September 1, 1896, to date of sale. This company owned on date of sale 87.85 miles of single-track ,standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Little Falls to Morris, Minn.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 87.85 miles of road owned by this company on date of sale was constructed for it by DeGraff & Company under conditions described in the chapter on history of corporate financing. In settlement made by the Oregon and Transcontinental Company of a controversy between this company and others relative to invasion of competitive territory, this company acquired about 15 miles of graded right of way parallel to its own line between Lake Whipple and Morris, Minn. This graded right of way was never utilized. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company

Introductory

The Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company was incorporated June 28, 1877, under the general laws of the State of Minnesota. The records reviewed do not indicate that this company was controlled by any individual or corporation on June 15, 1900, the date of sale. On the other hand, this company then held one-half of the capital stock of The Duluth Union Depot and Transfer Company, one-sixth of the capital stock of The Lake Superior Terminal and Transfer Railway Company of the State of Wisconsin, and one-eighth of the capital stock of The Saint Paul Union Depot Company. In addition, it held all or a majority of the capital stock of other companies whose properties had been acquired by it. Just prior to the sale of its railroad property, the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company sold all of its land-grant lands and sales contracts connected therewith for a sum sufficient to retire all of its preferred capital stock.

The property of this company was operated by its own organization from dates purchased or constructed to date of sale.

The railroad operated by the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company was a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in Minnesota and Wisconsin and aggregated 240.92 miles. The owned mileage amounted to 227.30 miles and extended from Saint Paul to Duluth, Minn. (except Fond du Lac to Thomson portion), with various branch lines. Of the owned mileage 15.31 miles was owned jointly with the Northern Pacific. The mileage operated under lease amounted to 13.62 miles of branch line, extending from M. & D. Junction to St. Anthony, Minn.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

Of the 227.30 miles of road owned by this company on the date of sale, 11.37 miles had been acquired by construction and 223.12 by purchase. The road acquired by purchase included 22.50 miles jointly owned with the Northern Pacific, of which 7.19 miles was abandoned prior to date of sale. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad Company, Formerly named The Nebraska and Lake Superior Railroad Company

Introductory

The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad Company was incorporated as The Nebraska and Lake Superior Railroad Company by special act of the Territorial Legislature of Minnesota, approved May 23, 1857. The name was changed March 8, 1861. The accounting records of this company are incomplete, and 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 has been taken from sources other than the accounting records of the company. The records reviewed do not indicate that The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad Company was controlled by any individual or corporation on June 14, 1877, the date of sale, or, on the other hand, that it then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated by its own organization from September 10, 1868, the date on which the first section of the road was placed in operation, to May 1, 1872, and from February 1, 1874, to date of sale. The Northern Pacific Railroad Company operated the property from May 1, 1872, to February 1, 1874.

The railroad operated by this company, on date of sale, was a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, and aggregated 167.74 miles. The owned road consisted of a main line extending from Saint Paul to Duluth, Minn., 155 miles, of which the section between Thomson and Duluth, 22.50 miles, was jointly owned with the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. A branch line leased from The Stillwater and St. Paul Railroad Company extended from Stillwater to White Bear, Minn., 12.74 miles.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 155 miles of road owned or jointly owned by The Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad Company on date of sale had been acquired by construction. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Duluth Short Line Railway Company

Introductory

The Duluth Short Line Railway Company was incorporated July 2, 1886, under the general laws of the State of Minnesota. This company was controlled on November 11, 1898, the date of sale, by the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The property of this company was operated by the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company from January 16, 1888, the date placed in operation, to date of sale. The railroad owned by this company on date of sale was a single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, extending from Thomson, Minn., to West Superior, Wis., and aggregated 17.75 miles.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The 17.75 miles of road owned by the Duluth Short Line Railway Company on date of sale, had been acquired by construction. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

Taylors Falls and Lake Superior Rail Road Company

Introductory

The Taylors Falls and Lake Superior Rail Road Company was incorporated February 9, 1875, under the general laws of the State of Minnesota. This company did not keep any books of account. The data contained herein were taken from reports to the commission, the report on its corporate history, and the records of the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company. This company was controlled on November 12, 1898, the date of sale, by the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company through ownership of all of the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that it then controlled any common-carrier corporation. The unsold portion of the granted lands and mineral rights was not conveyed with the railroad property but was sold to the Northwestern Improvement Company on September 15, 1900.

The property of this company was operated as follows: From August 23, 1880, date placed in operation, to October 12, 1880, by the Minneapolis and St Louis Railway Company; from October 12, 1880, to August 1, 1883, by the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway Company and the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company, jointly; from August 1, 1883, to date of sale by the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company. The railroad owned by this company on date of sale was a single-track, standard-gauge steam railroad which extended from Wyoming to Centre City, Minn., and aggregated 20.59 miles.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

Of the 20.59 miles of railroad owned by this company on date of sale 10.50 miles had been acquired by purchase from the Saint Paul and Duluth Railroad Company, and the remainder of 10.09 miles had been constructed for it by the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway Company. Further details with respect to the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

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BIG FORK AND INTERNATIONAL FALLS RAILWAY COMPANY—PREDECESSOR OF THE NORTHERN PACIFIC
INTRODUCTORY

The Big Fork and International Falls Railway Company was incorporated December 29, 1906, under the general laws of the State of Minnesota. No accounting records of the Big Fork and International Falls Railway Company were obtained. Therefore, no information can be given from its accounts regarding its financial dealings, corporate operations, or investments. The data shown below were obtained from its reports to this commission and records of the Northern Pacific.

The Big Fork and International Falls Railway Company was controlled by the Northern Pacific on June 18, 1914, the date of sale, through ownership of all the outstanding capital stock. On the other hand, the records reviewed do not indicate that this company then controlled any common-carrier corporation.

The property of this company was operated by its own organization until date of sale; since that date, it has continued to operate the property as agent for the Northern Pacific. The railroad owned by the Big Fork and International Falls Railway Company consisted of 34.01 miles of single-track, standard-gauge, steam railroad, located in Minnesota, extending from Grand Falls to International Falls.

DEVELOPMENT OF FIXED PHYSICAL PROPERTY

The 34.01 miles of road owned by the Big Fork and International Falls Railway Company on date of sale had been constructed by its own forces with the exception of grading which was done by independent contractors. Details in connection with the construction of this property are given in the chapter on development of fixed physical property in the report on the Northern Pacific.

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