Empire State Railway

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
Empire State Railway
Overview
LocaleSyracuse, New York, to Oswego, New York
Dates of operation19161931
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge


References

  1. "Inventory of Abandoned Railroad Rights of Way". New York State Department of Transportation, 1974. Retrieved February 18, 2011.
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