Private company

Charlottesville and Albemarle Railway

Electric street railroad in Virginia, US

The Charlottesville and Albemarle Railway (C&A) was a short electric street railroad operating within the city of Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, during the early 20th century. The line was preceded by several streetcar lines operating both horse-drawn and electric powered cars dating back to 1887.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Charlottesville and Albemarle Railway Streetcar
Photo: Holsinger, Rufus W., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Charlottesville and Albemarle Railway (C&A) was a short electric street railroad operating within the city of Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, during the early 20th century. The line was preceded by several streetcar lines operating both horse-drawn and electric powered cars dating back to 1887.2

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