Skaneateles Short Line Railroad
Encyclopedia
Skaneateles Short Line Railroad was a railroad that operated 3 miles of track between Skaneateles Junction, New York and Skaneateles, New York
under several slightly different names from 1840 until 1981.
On October 15, 1940, the Skaneateles Short Line Railroad Corporation incorporated and began operations on April 17, 1941. In 1970, the railroad abandoned trackage from Skaneateles Falls to Skaneateles.
In 1974, the Stauffer Chemical Company acquired the railroad.
The railroad discontinued operations on July 15, 1981 and was later abandoned.
Skaneateles, New York
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under several slightly different names from 1840 until 1981.
History
The first Skaneateles Railroad operated from September 30, 1840 until August 1850, and the second Skaneateles Railroad was incorporated on April 17, 1866 and opened on October 1, 1867. The second Skaneateles Railroad operated until 1940, ceasing carrying passengers in 1932.On October 15, 1940, the Skaneateles Short Line Railroad Corporation incorporated and began operations on April 17, 1941. In 1970, the railroad abandoned trackage from Skaneateles Falls to Skaneateles.
In 1974, the Stauffer Chemical Company acquired the railroad.
The railroad discontinued operations on July 15, 1981 and was later abandoned.