Barmouth Junction 2, 84, 85.

Barnes, Mr. Thomas, M.P. 80.

"Beaconsfield," The 134.

Beresford: Dr. R. de la Poer 121.

Berriew 48, 97.

Bethell: Mr. 9.

Bettisfield 74, 76.

Bishop's Castle Railway 50, 60, 103.

Bishop's Castle Railway Bill 49.

Black Pool Dingle 97.

Blandford: Marquis of 62.

Borth 65, 66, 78, 79, 102.

Borth: Excursion to 95.

Borth: First Train From 65, 66.

Borth to Ynyslas: Tourists' Trip from 65.

Borth: Unconventional Bathing at 67.

Brace: Mr. 20.

Bradford: Earl of 95.

Branch Lines 2.

Brayne: Mr. Richard 137.

Brecon 2, 62, 99.

Brecon and Merthyr Railway 62, 130.

Bridges 33, 50, 60, 83, 85, 86.

Buckley: Mr. J. F. 124, 125.

Burke: Stationmaster, and his "Cattle Tickets" 66.

Buttington 33, 36, 41, 49.

Caersws 57, 61, 99, 119.

Caersws: Mishap at 117.

Cambrian R'way: Absorption of Vale of Rheidol Light Railway 131, 132.

,, ,, ,, Amalgamation with G. W. Railway 137, 138, 139.

,, ,, ,, Amalgamation with Mid-Wales Railway 128, 129, 130.

,, ,, ,, Bankruptcy 106.

,, ,, ,, Board of Directors, etc. 15, 105.

,, ,, ,, Comforts of Travel on the 114, 115, 116.

,, ,, ,, Committee of Inquiry Demanded 109.

,, ,, ,, Consolidation Bill 103, 104.

,, ,, ,, Crest 134.

,, ,, ,, Dining Car Service 132, 133.

,, ,, ,, Directors Admonished 125, 126.

,, ,, ,, Engines 21, 43, 44, 50, 51, 61, 78, 133, 134.

,, ,, ,, Engine Names Abandoned 134.

,, ,, ,, First Royal Train 127.

,, ,, ,, Hotel Tickets 136.

,, ,, ,, Improved Financial Position 106.

,, ,, ,, Locomotive Improvements 133.

,, ,, ,, Mileage 132.

,, ,, ,, Military Transport 135.

,, ,, ,, Mixed Trains 113.

,, ,, ,, Rolling-Stock Improvements 132.

,, ,, ,, Royal Appreciation 127.

,, ,, ,, "Tablet" System 135.

,, ,, ,, "Tyranny" 124.

,, ,, ,, Workshops: Pamphlet on The 108, 109.

Campbell: Superintendent 44.

Carnarvon: Royal Train to 127.

Carno 59, 61, 66, 117, 118.

Carno, Celebrations at 58.

Cartwright: Alderman Peploe 33, 71.

Castle Caereinion 97.

Cefn Junction 43.

Cemmes Road 2, 61.

Cleaton: Alderman E., of Llanidloes 12.

Clive: Archdeacon 38.

Conacher: Mr. John 106, 123, 124, 125, 129, 137.

"Countess Vane," The 61.

Criggion 9, 28, 69.

Croxon: Mr. R. J. 71.

Davidson: Mr. 41.

Davies: Mr. David, of Llandinam 3, 6, 14, 16, 17, 23, 25, 44, 48, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 97, 98, 109, 110, 117, 130.

Davies: Mr. David, Letter to the "Times" 42.

Davies: Lieut.-Col. David, M.P. 137.

Davies: Mr. Edward 23.

Davies: Rev. Gwynoro, of Barmouth 136.

Davies: Mr. William 119.

Dee Bridge 129.

Denniss: Mr. C. S. 137.

Devil's Bridge 2, 131.

Dinas Mawddwy 2.

Dolgelly 2, 68, 84, 85, 120.

Dovey Junction 2, 82.

Dovey Valley 57.

Dugdale: Mr. J. 95.

Dysynni Bridge 83.

Edwards: Mrs 80.

Edwards: Mr. Robert 63.

Elias: Mr. 117.

Ellesmere 2, 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78, 123.

Ellesmere, Accident at 122, 123.

Ellesmere to Oswestry Line 78.

Ellesmere to Whitchurch Extension 70.

Ellesmere to Whitchurch: First Train from 78.

Elwin: Mr. R. B. 50.

Farmer: Mr. 30.

Fenn's Bank 76.

Festiniog 63.

Festiniog Railway 88.

Forden 48, 97.

Foulkes: Mr. J., of Aberdovey 54.

Foulkes: Mrs., of Aberdovey 82.

Four Crosses: Royal Train to 127.

Fraser: Mr. James 107.

Friog: Accident at 119, 120.

Garthmyl 28.

Gartside: Mr., Assault on 107, 108.

"Gladys": The 134.

Glandovey Junction . . . See Dovey Junction.

Glandovey Junction Station: Peculiarities of 81, 82.

Glandyfi 81.

Glansevern 48.

"Glansevern": The 51, 134.

Glaslyn: Vale of 87.

Great Western Railway: Loop Line at Oswestry Proposed 69.

,, ,, ,, Loop-Line Scheme Failure 74, 75.

,, ,, ,, Oppose the Coast Scheme 81.

,, ,, ,, Proposal to work the Newtown & Machynlleth Line 60.

Hadley: Mr. S. H. 109.

Hanmer: Sir John, Bart., M.P. 72, 75, 76.

"Hartington": The 134.

Hayward: Mr. Thomas 12, 50.

"Hell-Fire Jack" 116.

Herbert; Mr. Alfred 131, 135.

"Hero": The 78.

Hill: Capt. Clement 71.

Hilton: Mr. Edwin 97.

Hodges: William, of Oswestry 27.

Holmes: Alderman Richard, of Llanidloes 12.

Holt: Mr. O. S. 129.

Hood: Mr. John 123, 124, 126.

Hopkins: Mr. Rice 12, 14.

Howell: Mr. Abraham 28, 30, 64, 93, 102, 103, 104.

Howell: Mr. David, of Machynlleth 54, 59, 107, 111.

Howell: Mr., of Hawarden 17.

Hughes: John Ceiriog 100.

Humphreys Owen: Mr. A. C., of Glansevern 106, 124.

Jebb, Captain, R. G., of Ellesmere 78.

Jenkins: Mr. John 12.

Johns: Mr. 92.

Jones: Mr. C. R., of Llanfyllin 94.

Jones: Dr. Edward 120.

Jones: Mr. Herbert 133.

Jones: Dr. Hugh 120.

Jones: Mr. John, of Llanfyllin 94.

Jones: Mr. R. D., of Trafeign 54.

Jones: Mrs. R. D., of Trafeign 57.

Kenyon: The Hon. G. T., M.P. 129.

Kerry 2, 98.

Kerry: First Train to 99.

Kilkewydd 48.

Kilkewydd Bridge 134.

Kilkewydd Bridge: First Train over 50.

Kilkewydd Bridge: Government Approbation of 51.

Kinchant: Miss, of Park Hall 77.

Kinnerley 68, 69, 137.

Kynaston: Sir John, Bart 72.

Lefeaux: Mr. W. 12.

"Leighton": The 50.

Lewis: Mr. George 74, 107, 110, 123.

Liller: Mr. 120.

Llanbrynmair 58, 59, 61.

Llandinam 5, 25.

Llandrillo 68.

Llandysilio 40.

Llanfair 98.

Llanfair Caereinion 2.

Llanfair Caereinion: Meeting at 97.

Llanfair Road 98.

Llanfair Scheme 97.

Llanfyllin 2, 68, 75, 92, 93, 95, 96, 97, 98.

Llanfyllin: Public Meeting at 92.

Llanfyllin Branch Line: Opening of the 95.

Llangollen: Vale of 72.

Llangynog 2, 68, 95, 131.

Llanidloes 1, 5, 9, 11, 13, 19, 22, 25, 28, 51, 52, 60, 65, 99, 130.

Llanidloes: Opening Ceremony at 18.

Llanidloes and Newtown Railway 50, 95, 107.

Llanrhaiadr 68.

Llanrhaiadr: Public Meeting at 94.

Llansantffraid 98.

Llansilin 68, 95.

Llanwddyn 96.

Llanyblodwel 98.

Llanymynech 2, 33, 41, 69, 75, 92, 93, 94, 95.

Llanymynech Hills: Cheap Excursions to 43.

"Llewelyn" The 21.

Lloyd: Miss, of Oswestry 77.

Lloyd: Mrs., of Welshpool 120.

Lloyd: Mr. William, of Newtown 12.

Llwyngwril 83.

Llynclys 41, 95.

Londonderry: Marquis . . . of See Vane: Earl

Luxmoore: Rev. C. T. C. 33.

Luxmoore: Rev. J., of Llanymynech 94.

Machynlleth 9, 54, 57, 60, 61, 63, 65, 66, 107, 117, 118, 119.

Machynlleth: Festivities at 55, 56.

Machynlleth: Operations Commenced 55.

Machynlleth: Royal Train to 127.

Maclure: Sir J. W., M.P. 124, 125, 129.

Madocks: Mr. 87.

"Maglona," The 134.

Manchester and Milford Railway 60, 62.

Marsh: Mr. T. E., of Llanidloes 12.

Marshall: James 50.

Martin: Sir Theodore 129.

Maurice: Mr. R. M. B., of Bodynfoel 92.

Mawddwy Railway: Opened by the Cambrian Railway Company 131.

McCormick: Mr. 41.

McDonald: Mr. G. C. 118.

Melinyrhyd Gate 97.

Metcalfe: Mr. Richard 58.

Mickleburgh: Mr. C. 7, 51, 52.

Mickleburgh: Mr. W. 51, 52.

Mid-Wales Railway 60, 62, 82, 99, 104.

Mid-Wales Railway: Amalgamation with the Cambrian 128, 129, 130.

Mid-Wales Railway: Royal Train on the 127.

Mile End 74.

Milford Haven 11.

"Milford": The 21, 134.

Minffordd 87.

Minshall: Alderman Thomas 71.

Minshall: Mr. T. E. 21.

Minsterley 9, 15, 49.

Moat Lane Junction 2, 5, 99, 118.

Moel-y-Gest 87.

Montgomery 9, 36, 51, 75, 97, 123.

Montgomery: Celebrations at 51, 52.

"Montgomery" The 43, 44, 78.

Montgomeryshire and Shrewsbury Line 28.

Montgomeryshire Canal Bill 8.

Montgomeryshire Railways Company 26.

Montgomeryshire Scheme 9, 12.

Morda Valley 95.

Morgan, Mr., of Aberystwyth 79.

Morgan: Sir George Osborne 129.

Morris: Mr. Edward, of Oxon, Salop 12.

"Mountaineer"; The 134.

Nantmawr 69, 94.

Nantmawr Mineral Line 95.

Narrow Gauge Lines 2.

Neath and Brecon Railway 129.

Nevin 63.

Newton Lane 97.

Newtown. 1, 9, 11, 17, 18, 20, 22, 27, 28, 33, 42, 48, 49, 50, 51, 60, 61, 62, 63, 116, 117, 122.

Newtown: Protest Meeting at 124.

Newtown and Llanidloes Railway 41, 48, 57, 61, 63, 129.

Newtown and Machynlleth Railway 58, 61, 64, 107, 141.

Newtown and Machynlleth Railway: Anon. Letter on the 60.

Newtown and Machynlleth Railway Bill 54.

Newtown and Machynlleth Railway: Board of Directors 54.

Newtown and Machynlleth Railway Company: First Meeting 54.

Newtown and Machynlleth Railway: Opening Ceremony 61.

Newtown and Machynlleth Railway: Shareholders' Meeting 60, 61.

Newtown and Oswestry Railway 31, 32.

Newtown and Oswestry Railway Bill 28.

Ormsby-Gore: Mr. W. 27, 30.

Oswestry 1, 2, 9, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 33, 36, 43, 47, 48, 51, 52, 69, 70, 73, 75, 77, 80, 93, 94, 112, 113, 117, 131.

Oswestry: Approval of being on Great Western Railway Main Line 71.

Oswestry: Celebrations at 77.

Oswestry: Excursion Fares from 48.

Oswestry: Festivities at 46.

Oswestry: First Train to 45.

Oswestry: Hostile Reception of Great Western Railway witnesses 74.

Oswestry: Line Projected to Rednal 70.

Oswestry: Meeting of Creditors 104.

Oswestry: Offices Removed to 108.

Oswestry: Park Hall Camp 135.

Oswestry: Works erected at 108.

Oswestry "Advertizer's" Commentary 30.

Oswestry & Newtown Railway 29, 31, 32, 35, 40, 49, 50, 54, 57, 59, 63, 71, 77, 92, 93, 106, 107, 141.

Oswestry and Newtown Railway Bill 28.

Oswestry and Newtown Railway: Commencement of Line 36.

Oswestry and Newtown Railway: Extension to Whitchurch 69.

Oswestry and Newtown Railway: Financial State, etc. 33.

Oswestry and Newtown Railway: Financial Re-establishment 42.

Oswestry and Newtown Railway: Formal Opening 45.

Oswestry and Newtown: Regulations 111, 112, 113.

Oswestry and Welshpool Railway 30, 32.

Oswestry, Ellesmere and Whitchurch Line 72, 73, 76, 107.

Oswestry, Ellesmere and Whitchurch Line: Approved by Parliamentary Committee 72.

Oswestry, Ellesmere and Whitchurch Railway Bill 74.

Oughterson: Mr. 41.

Ousting the Mail Coach 47.

Owen: Mr. George 6, 7, 16, 52, 60, 62, 75, 77, 92, 109, 120.

Owen: Mr. (Mayor of Welshpool) 37.

Owen: Mr. Robert 37, 44.

Owen: Mrs., of Glansevern 13, 14, 18, 20, 22, 38, 46, 51.

Pant 40.

"Pegasus": The 119.

Penmaenpool 84, 85.

Penrhyndeudraeth 87.

Piercy: Mr. Benjamin 7, 15, 17, 32, 48, 51, 52, 55, 60, 63, 80, 82, 103, 107, 128.

"Plasffynnon": The 134.

Plas Machynlleth 127.

Plynlimmon 60, 64.

Pont Aberglaslyn 87.

Pontdolgoch 61.

Pontdolgoch: Accident Averted at 117.

Pont Robert 98.

Pool Quay 41, 43, 44.

Porthdynlleyn 63, 90.

Porthywaen 41, 68, 95, 131.

Portmadoc 63, 68, 87, 88.

Poundley: Mr. 99.

Powis: Countess of 131.

Powis: Late Earl of 28, 48, 97, 98, 102, 103, 105.

Powis: Late Earl of, Resigns Chairmanship 41.

Pritchard: Mr. T. P. 12.

Prickard: Mr. T., of Dderw, Radnorshire 12.

"Prince of Wales": The 134.

Princep: Mr. 30.

Provis: Mr. W. A. 75.

Pryce: Capt. R. D., of Cyfronaith 61, 97, 110, 117, 120.

Pryse: Capt. E. L. 80.

Pugh: Mr. David, M.P., of Welshpool 43.

Pugh: Mr. J., of Llanfyllin 92.

Pwllheli 2, 63, 88, 89, 132, 133.

Pwllheli: Line Extension 90.

Railway Volunteers: Presentation to the 51.

Rea Valley Railway 9, 15, 28.

Rednal 69, 74.

Rednal: Line Projected to Ellesmere 70.

Rhayader 11, 131.

Rhayader: Royal Train to 127.

Roberts: Mr. T. D. 21.

Royal Trains 127.

Ruabon 72, 74, 85.

Ruck: Mr. L. 54.

Savin, Mr. John 78, 80.

Savin: Mr. Thomas, of Oswestry 5, 6, 16, 17, 23, 25, 42, 43, 44, 49, 55, 57, 58, 63, 64, 67, 71, 75, 78, 79, 80, 82, 88, 93, 95, 103, 107, 108, 130.

Seaham: Lord 57.

Severn Valley Local Line (Estimated Revenue) 13.

Sheriff: Mr. A. C. 93.

Shrewsbury 9, 15, 28, 29, 68, 93, 94, 102, 133.

Shrewsbury Railway Bill 29.

Shrewsbury and Montgomeryshire Line 28.

Shrewsbury and Welshpool Railway 31, 43, 50.

Shrewsbury and Welshpool Railway Bill 32.

Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Railway 69, 94.

Shropshire Union Canal 18.

Shropshire Union Canal Railway Scheme 31.

Slyman: Dr., of Newtown Hall 21, 116.

"Song of the Railway" 23, 24.

Stanton: Mr. John 75.

Sylfaen Hall 98.

Talerddig 57, 58, 61, 117.

Talerddig: Landslide at 118.

"Talerddig": The 61.

Talgarth: Royal Train to 127.

Talyllyn Junction 62, 130.

Tanat Valley Light Railway 94, 131.

Tanat Valley Light Railway Absorbed by the Cambrian 95.

Tanner: Mr. B. 50.

Tan-yr-allt 87.

Thornton: Mr. 41.

Three Cocks Junction 130.

Thurston: Mr. C. T. 54.

Towyn 82, 120.

"Tubal Cain": The 134.

Twymyn Bridge 60.

Vale of Clwyd Railway 59.

Vale of Glaslyn 87.

Vale of Rheidol Light Railway: Amalgamates with Cambrian 131, 132.

Van Mineral Line 99.

Van Mineral Line: Opening of 100.

Vane: Countess 55, 56, 57.

Vane: Countess, Presentation to 62.

Vane: Earl 54, 55, 56, 57, 62, 80, 103, 104, 105, 109, 110.

Vane: Earl, Special Train in Collision 118.

Vane-Tempest: Lord Herbert 122.

Venables: Rowland James 27.

Vowles: Mr. S. G. 135.

Vyrnwy: Lake 96.

Vyrnwy: Lake, Royal Train to 127.

Ward: Mr., of Donnett, Whittington 49, 50, 75, 78, 95.

Warwick: Mr. H. 136.

Webb: Mr. 44, 62.

Welshampton: Accident at 121.

Welshpool 2, 9, 15, 28, 29, 33, 36, 42, 43, 44, 48, 49, 51, 52, 93, 97, 98, 106, 113, 116, 134.

Welshpool: Claim for Railway Works 106.

Welshpool: Festivities at 36, 37, 38, 39.

Welshpool: First Train to 44.

Welshpool: Royal Train to 127.

Welshpool: Shareholders' Meeting at 30.

Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway 132.

Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway: Opening of the 98.

Welshpool and Newtown Line Inspected 50.

Welshpool and Oswestry Line 30, 32.

Welshpool and Shrewsbury Railway 31.

Welshpool and Shrewsbury Railway Bill 32.

Welsh Railway Union Bill 129.

Wem 74.

West Midland, Shrewsbury and Welsh Coast Railway 88, 92, 94, 97.

West Midland, Shrewsbury and Welsh Coast Railway: Preliminary Prospectus 68.

West Shropshire Mineral Railway 69.

Whalley: Mr. George Hammond 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 20, 22, 25, 28, 43, 50, 58, 63, 71, 72, 92, 93, 103, 130.

Whalley: Mr. George Hammond, Assaults Mr. Gartside 107, 108.

Whitchurch 1, 69, 70, 75, 76, 78, 79, 91, 121, 133.

Whitchurch: Appeal against G. W. Railway Proposals 71.

Whitchurch: Royal Train to 127.

Whittington 71, 74.

Whixall Moss 76, 77, 78.

Williams: Mr. Abraham, of Aberdovey 86.

Williams: Alderman C. E., of Oswestry 94.

Williamson: Mr. Samuel 126, 135, 137.

Wrexham 2, 72, 74, 127, 129.

Wrexham: Protest Meeting at 124.

Wrexham and Ellesmere Railway 129.

Wrexham, Mold and Connah's Quay Railway 107, 129.

Wynn: Colonel, M.P. 25, 27.

Wynn: Lady Watkin Williams 36, 38.

Wynn: Lady Watkin Williams, Presentation to 39.

Wynn: Sir Watkin Williams 27, 41, 43, 54.

Wynne: Mr. W. W. E., of Peniarth, Towyn 134.

Ynyslas 64, 65, 80, 82, 83.

Ynyslas: Bridge Attempted 80, 81.

Ynyslas: Failure as a Seaside Resort 64, 65.



Footnotes:

{2} The reader sufficiently interested in statistical details and comparative tables will find further particulars concerning some of these points in an appendix at the end of the book.

{4} An admirable sketch of the late Mr. Davies's career appeared from the pen of an old friend in the "Barry Dock News" at the time of the opening of the Barry Docks in July 1889 and was reprinted in summarised form in his obituary notice in "Bye Gones," July 1890. Besides his connection with the Cambrian, it gives details of his many other activities, including his representation of Cardigan Boroughs in the House of Commons from 1874 to 1885, and on the merging of the boroughs into the county, at that date, for Cardiganshire till 1886, when he was defeated on becoming an opponent of Mr. Gladstone's Irish policy; his services on the Montgomery County Council, and his magnificent generosity to the Calvinistic Methodist Churches and in aid of the cause of Welsh higher education, a liberality which has since been continued in fullest measure by his family.

{8} This phrase of Shirley Brooks's was probably applied rather to the suspension bridge, which Telford planned to carry the London and Holyhead road over the Straits, and which was opened on January 30th, 1826, but it not less accurately describes Stephenson's famous railway tubular bridge, begun in 1846 and completed in 1850, at a cost of about 600,000 pounds.

{16} See "Minutes of the proceedings of the Institute of Civil Engineers," published June, 1889. He died on March 24th, 1888, having been engaged on nearly all the railways started in North and Central Wales, and later on the Sardinian railways, where he formed a close intimacy with Garibaldi. He returned to Marchwiel Hall, near Wrexham, where he laid out one of the finest cricket grounds in the Kingdom. He was a J. P. for Denbighshire and declined many invitations to enter Parliament.

{20} The original station at Newtown was a wooden shed still in the station yard, but now used as a coal merchant's office.

{34} Mr. Howell's yeoman services in promoting these local lines was appropriately recognized by his fellow-citizens in tangible fashion. The Howell family have in their possession a silver inkstand, bearing the following inscription:—"Presented by the Inhabitants of the Town and neighbourhood of Welshpool To Abraham Howell, Esq., In grateful acknowledgement of his exertions in obtaining a railway through the County of Montgomery, July, 1855."

{40} A mysterious measurement arrived at, according to Mr. F. S. Williams, an authority on the history of railway construction, on no scientific data, but due to the fact that the old "way leaves," or wooden rails, put down to economise the wear and tear of colliery trains, were so adapted to admit of the wagons passing through five feet gateways.

{42} Mr. Abraham Howell's evidence before Lord Stanley's Committee, 1862.

{43} Afterwards called Buttington.

{51} The rebuilding of this bridge, only completed last year, was the last large engineering work accomplished on the Cambrian system prior to its amalgamation with the Great Western.

{54} The Board given in "Bradshaw's Shareholders' Guide" for 1860 is Earl Vane (Chairman); Sir W. W. Wynn (Vice-Chairman); Mr. Robert Davies Pryce, Cyfronydd, Montgomeryshire, and Mr. John Foulkes, Aberdovey, with Mr. David Howell, secretary, Messrs R. and B. Piercy, engineers, and Messrs. Howell and Morgan, Machynlleth, solicitors.

{63} The Aberystwyth and Welsh Coast Railway Company, of which the original directors were Messrs. David Williams, Deudreath Castle, (Chairman); Jasper Wilson Johns, 46, Cumberland Street, Hyde Park, London, and Rhiwport, Welshpool, (Vice Chairman); William Lawrence Banks, Walton House, Brecon; Wm. Gray, The Grove, Lee, Kent; and Henry Gartside, Wharmton Towers, Greenfield, Saddleworth; and the Secretary, Mr. W. Roberts, 9 A, Bridge Street, Westminster.

{91} The little train so smoothly glides Along our lovely valley, And faster than the lightning flash It travels on its journey.

We leave Llangynog town at nine Without a darkening frown, And fleeter than the cuckoo's flight At three reach London town.

{94} See head of this Chapter.

{114} Later the colours were changed to cream and green, with yellow and red lines, until January, 1909, when, for economical reasons, following the examples of some other railways, the Cambrian repainted all their coaches entirely in dark green, with yellow lines.

{118} For some years Earl Vane had a private saloon on the railway, painted in the family colours, yellow and lilac, with his coat of arms on every door, and fitted with a water tank on the roof, but it was found too cumbrous for continued use on the main line, and was afterwards converted into an ordinary carriage, and still runs, in this more mundane form, on the Tanat Valley branch.

{131} See "Some Earlier Branches."

{132} See "Some Earlier Branches."

{133} On Mr. Herbert Jones's retirement at the end of 1918, the offices of locomotive superintendent and engineer were combined, and have since been jointly occupied by Mr. G. C. McDonald.