Williamsport and Elmira Railroad
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| Williamsport and Elmira Railroad | |
|---|---|
| Locale | New York, Pennsylvania |
| Dates of operation | 1831–1863 |
| Successor line | Northern Central Railroad |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm) (standard gauge) |
| Headquarters | Williamsport |
The Williamsport and Elmira Railroad is a historic railroad that operated in Pennsylvania.
The W&E was organized in 1831 and ran between Williamsport, Pennsylvania and Elmira, New York. It operated until 1863.
The railroad originally ran north from Williamsport along Lycoming Creek as far as the village of Ralston, and was only extended beyond it to Elmira in 1854.
In 1863 the line was taken over by the Northern Central Railroad, and in 1875 the line was leased by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The line continued to operate until 1972, when it was destroyed by flooding from Hurricane Agnes.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Thomas T. Taber III (May 1986). Williamsport and Elmira Railroad: A History 1831-1863. Muncy, Pennsylvania: self published. Note: no ISBN
