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West Shore Railroad

Former railroad in New Jersey and New York

The West Shore Railroad was a U.S. railway company active in the states of New York and New Jersey between 1885 and 1952. It was incorporated in 1885 to reorganize the New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway, which had originally been intended as a competitor to the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1885Founded1

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The West Shore Railroad was a U.S. railway company active in the states of New York and New Jersey between 1885 and 1952. It was incorporated in 1885 to reorganize the New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway, which had originally been intended as a competitor to the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railway1

Timeline

  1. Jun 30, 1952Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1885Founded Founded1

Sources

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