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The road must run save first and fast afterward.
McCallum Cited in: Roger Pickenpaugh (1998)
All that is required to render tho efforts of railroad companies in every respect equal to that of individuals, is a rigid system of personal accountability through every grade of service.
Report of the Superintendent of the New York and Erie Railroad to the Stockholders (1856)
It is very important, that principal officers should be in full possession of all information necessary to enable them to judge correctly as to the industry and efficiency of subordinates of every grade.
Report of the Superintendent of the New York and Erie Railroad to the Stockholders (1856)
A single track railroad may be rendered more safe and efficient, by a proper use of the telegraph, than a double track railroad without its aid
Report of the Superintendent of the New York and Erie Railroad to the Stockholders (1856)
Business of a private and important character, which cannot be neglected without great pecuniary sacrifice, has induced me to make this the occasion of tendering my resignation.
Each officer possesses all the power necessary to render his position efficient, and has the authority with the approval of the President and General Superintendent to appoint all persons for whose acts he is held responsible, and may dismiss any subordinate when, in his judgment, the interest of the company will be promoted thereby.
Report of the Superintendent of the New York and Erie Railroad to the Stockholders (1856)
The enforcement of a rigid system of discipline in the government of works of great magnitude is indispensable to success. All subordinates should be accountable to and be directed by their immediate superiors only; as obedience cannot be enforced where the foreman in immediate charge is interfered with by a superior officer giving orders directly to his subordinates.
Report of the Superintendent of the New York and Erie Railroad to the Stockholders (1856)