Miles of railroad built in 1872?
From: "Braun, Amanda" Amanda.Braun@dss.sc.gov
How many total miles of railroad were built in the United States in 1872?
posted from CPRR Discussion Group at 8:43 AM
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
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From: Bob_Spude@nps.gov
Poor's Manual gives 5,878 miles built in 1872; total mileage in operation 66,171.
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