Historical Events tagged with "western railway"
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Transportation & Infrastructure
Final Run of the New York, Ontario and Western Railway
March 29th, 1957 68 years ago
On March 29, 1957, the New York, Ontario and Western Railway conducted its final run, marking a significant moment in American railway history. This railroad, which had been established in the late 19th century, served regions in New York and Pennsylvania. Economic challenges and competition from cars and trucks led to its decline. The last trip symbolized the end of an era for rail travel in the northeastern United States.
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