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New York and Canada Railroad

Former railway company in New York, founded in 18731

The New York and Canada Railroad was a railway company that operated in the state of New York between 1873 and 1908. It was established to consolidate existing companies in the northern part of the state and to complete a north–south railway line along the west side of Lake Champlain.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 15, 1873Founded1

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The New York and Canada Railroad was a railway company that operated in the state of New York between 1873 and 1908. It was established to consolidate existing companies in the northern part of the state and to complete a north–south railway line along the west side of Lake Champlain.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Montreal and Plattsburgh Railroad1
  2. Succeeded New York and Canada Railroad1
  3. Succeeded Whitehall and Plattsburgh Railroad1

Timeline

  1. May 23, 1908Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Apr 15, 1873Founded Founded1

Sources

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