Railway Practice in Utilization and Conservation of Coal: With a Fuel Cost for Transportation of Over a Million Dollars a Day, the Roads Have Followed the Concerted Efforts Begun During the War With a Large Further Reduction

Abstract

Detailing the organization that can make an effective cut in the cost of coal in passenger and freight service, and outlining the selection of grades suitable for a particular road’s use, the railroad practices in the utilization and conservation of coal are stated to be: Selection and purchase of suitable coal. Maintenance of a high standard of preparation on all coal shipped. Distribution of the coal to reduce mixing to a minimum. Careful accounting for all coal purchased and statistics for analyzing the fuel performance. Locomotives of proper design and size. A high standard of maintenance of motive power, rolling stock, and track. Elimination of delays and slow orders. Adopting train loadings and train schedules for the most efficient movement of trains. Reducing grades and constructing double track and other facilities for improved operating conditions. Educating officials and employees and soliciting their assistance in the conservation of coal.