Dates of operation 1868–1883 | Locale Syracuse | |
Track gauge 4 ft 8 ⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Successor Syracuse, Ontario and New York Railway | ||
The Syracuse and Chenango Valley Railroad was incorporated April 16, 1868, and had routes through the Chenango Valley from the city of Syracuse in Onondaga County to the village of Earlville in Madison County, a distance of 45.49 miles (73.21 km). It was renamed to Syracuse and Chenango Railroad in 1873 and into Syracuse, Chenango and New York Railroad in 1877.
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During 1883, the road merged into Syracuse, Ontario and New York Railway and by 1891 became part of New York Central Railroad (NYCRR).
History
The Syracuse, Chenango and New York Railroad was incorporated April 7, 1877, as successor of the Syracuse and Chenango Railroad, which was incorporated May 14, 1873, and sold March 17, 1877. The Syracuse and Chenango Company was the successor of Syracuse and Chenango Valley Railroad, incorporated April 16, 1868, road opened February 1873, and sold July 8, 1873.
During 1879, the company's main office was located at the corner of Smith and Canal streets in Syracuse.
Company management
In 1879, J. J. Belden was company receiver and A. C. Belden was the manager. J. Sherman was treasurer, A. D. Allen was superintendent and A. D. Peck was the dispatcher. Master mechanic was George W. West.
Syracuse, Ontario and New York railway
During 1883, the road merged into Syracuse, Ontario and New York Railway and by 1891, it became part of New York Central Railroad (NYCRR). The road had been sold under foreclosure.