Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to A. L. Coey (Los Angeles), January 28, 1933

Sale of Water: Las Vegas, Nevada, January 28, 1933. R-18 Mr. A. L. Coey, Superintendent, Los Angeles, Cal. Dear Sir: Mr. Settle, who has leased the casino at Railroad Pass, on the Boulder City Branch, was in to see me today regarding possibility of securing water in tank-car lots for Railroad Pass. They have constructed a cistern adjacent to our right-of-way and at the back of the casino building, and he states he will require about one tank load per week, estimating this can be unloaded by gravity flow in twenty minutes, which would have to be done while the train is standing on the track, and without the necessity of con- structing a spur track on which to set the car. It is my understanding that the tariff rate on tank load shipments of water from Las Vegas to Boulder City is approximately $17.00, and I am wondering whether there would be a profit to the railroad in handling water for Mr. Settle per his request. If the Boulder City branch crew are making the trip to Boulder City in eight hours, without overtime, possibly the sale of this water once a week could be handled profitably, as Mr. Settle will agree to pay on delivery $35.00 per tank car. However, if it would be necessary to pay the train crew overtime while the water is being unloaded, in addition to the slight cost of loading the car at Las Vegas, it may not be advisable to enter into this arrangement. Would be pleased to have your advice and instruc- Mr. Coey: January 28, 1933. tions in the matter, so that I may be able to give Mr. Settle a definite answer. Yours truly, WALTER R. BRACKEN, Vice President and Agent. P. S. Mr. Settle contemplates leaving Las Vegas for Los Angeles Monday night, and is very desirous of having a definite answer to his request before he goes. If convenient, will you kindly phone me some time Monday after receipt of this communication. W. R. B.