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Building of Railroads Review of 1897 Output
The year 1897 saw larger railway earnings but few new lines completed. U.S. mileage added was small, with 1,564 miles laid in 1867 as the recent high. California led with 210 miles. several states reported zero new track. At year start 1898, the United States would total about 136,646 miles completed.
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