Southern New York Railroad
| Southern New York Railroad | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Other name(s) | Oneonta-Mohawk Trolley Line |
| Status | Ceased operation |
| Locale | Otsego County, Herkimer County, New York |
| Termini |
Mohawk, New York Oneonta, New York |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 1888 |
| Closed | 1970 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 45.5 mi (73.2 km) |
| Number of tracks | 1 |
| Electrification | Overhead line |
The Southern New York Railroad was an electric rail line that provided passenger and frieght service, but also provided electricity for customers along the line until 1924. The railway was previously called Oneonta Street Railway (1888-1897), Oneonta & Otego Valley Railroad (1897-1900), Oneonta, Cooperstown & Richfield Springs Railway (1900-1906), Oneonta & Mohawk Valley Railway (1906-1908), Otsego & Herkimer Railroad (1908-1916), Southern New York Power & Railway Co. (1916-1924), and Southern New York Railroad (1924-1970).
The line was laid north from Oneonta. It reached Laurens in July of 1901, Cooperstown in September of 1901, Richfield Springs in the summer of 1902, and Mohawk by 1906. A car barn, powerhouse, and dispatcher office were built in Hartwick, New York. There was also a substation to power the line by the station in Schuyler Lake, New York.
From south to north:
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