New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company

Predecessor Companies by Name Change, Reorganization or Merger

New York and Oswego Midland Railroad Company

to 1879, Reorganized

Timeline

January 21, 1880

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company obtains possession of the property of New York and Oswego Midland Railroad Company.

Source

United States, Interstate Commerce Commission, “New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company,” in Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 198-289 (United States Government Printing Office, 1929).

February 1, 1880

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company begins operation.

Source

United States, Interstate Commerce Commission, “New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company,” in Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 198-289 (United States Government Printing Office, 1929).

June 1, 1886

Delaware and Hudson Canal Company subleases the Rome and Clinton Railroad Company to New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company for a period of 35 years.

Source

United States, Interstate Commerce Commission, “New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company,” in Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 198-289 (United States Government Printing Office, 1929).

June 1, 1886

Delaware and Hudson Canal Company subleases the The Utica, Clinton and Binghamton Railroad Company railroad property to New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company for a period of 35 years.

Source

United States, Interstate Commerce Commission, “New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company,” in Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 198-289 (United States Government Printing Office, 1929).

May 10, 1890

Ontario, Carbondale and Scranton Railway Company leases its property to New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company for a term of 99 years from June 1, 1890.

Source

United States, Interstate Commerce Commission, “New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company,” in Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 198-289 (United States Government Printing Office, 1929).

June 1, 1890

Ontario, Carbondale and Scranton Railway Company opens to traffic, operated by New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company.

Source

United States, Interstate Commerce Commission, “New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company,” in Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 198-289 (United States Government Printing Office, 1929).

September 13, 1896

Pecksport Connecting Railway Company is completed and opens to traffic, operated by New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company.

Source

United States, Interstate Commerce Commission, “New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company,” in Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 198-289 (United States Government Printing Office, 1929).

December 7, 1902

Port Jervis, Monticello and Summitville Railroad Company opens for operation, operated by New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company.

Source

United States, Interstate Commerce Commission, “New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company,” in Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 198-289 (United States Government Printing Office, 1929).

December 22, 1902

Ellenville & Kingston Railroad Company opens to traffic, operated by New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company.

Source

United States, Interstate Commerce Commission, “New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company,” in Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 198-289 (United States Government Printing Office, 1929).

July 1, 1905

Ellenville & Kingston Railroad Company leases its property to New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company for a period of 50 years.

Source

United States, Interstate Commerce Commission, “New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company,” in Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 198-289 (United States Government Printing Office, 1929).

July 1, 1905

Port Jervis, Monticello and Summitville Railroad Company leases its property to New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company for a term of 50 years.

Source

United States, Interstate Commerce Commission, “New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company,” in Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 198-289 (United States Government Printing Office, 1929).

January 21, 1880

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company incorporates under the general laws of the State of New York as a reorganization of New York and Oswego Midland Railroad Company.

Source

United States, Interstate Commerce Commission, “New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company,” in Interstate Commerce Commission Reports: Decisions of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States, 198-289 (United States Government Printing Office, 1929).

Routes and Stations

Historical route and station information is available from 2 timetables.

External Links

These links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. They do not constitute an endorsement or approval of the products, services, opinions, or organizations linked.

• Ontario & Western Railway Historical Society, Inc.
• The Ontario Express - Ontario & Western Railway Historical Society, Inc.