Auburn and Syracuse Electric Railroad
Railroad in New York
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The Auburn and Syracuse Electric Railroad was an interurban rail that ran from Auburn, New York to Syracuse, New York, a distance of 24 miles (39 km).[1] The railroad owned a total of 58 miles (93 km) of track which "was as fine as any in the state."[2]
HeadquartersSyracuse, New York
LocaleAuburn, New York to Syracuse, New York
Dates of operation1902–1930
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Syracuse, New York |
| Locale | Auburn, New York to Syracuse, New York |
| Dates of operation | 1902–1930 |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The road was owned by Clifford D. Beebe of Syracuse. The Beebe Syndicate controlled interurbans that ran from Rochester to Syracuse, to Auburn to Oswego on Lake Ontario.[3]
The company declared bankruptcy in 1927 and streetcar service in Auburn ended at that time; however, interurban service continued until the business was sold in early 1930. Rail service was abandoned on April 15, 1930.[4]