Empire State Railway
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Syracuse, New York, to Oswego, New York |
| Dates of operation | 1916–1931 |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The Empire State Railway, established in 1916, was an interurban railway that ran from Syracuse, New York, to Oswego, New York, a distance of 38 miles (61 km).[1] Streetcar service on the route ran until 1931 when it was abandoned in favor of buses.
Electric Railroad Terminal - State Fair - Empire State Railroad - September 15, 1922
References[]
- ^ "Inventory of Abandoned Railroad Rights of Way". New York State Department of Transportation, 1974. Retrieved February 18, 2011.
Categories:
- Defunct railroads in Syracuse, New York
- Defunct New York (state) railroads
- Railway companies established in 1916
- Railway companies disestablished in 1931
- Interurban railways in New York (state)
- Streetcars in New York (state)
- American companies established in 1916