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Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton Railway

Rail line in Pennsylvania, USA

The Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton Railway (also known as the Cannon Ball) was an electric railway in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania connecting the cities of Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton. It operated from 1903 to 1933 using a third rail and had no grade crossings.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1899Founded¹

HeadquartersLuzerne County¹

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The Street railway journal (1903) (14574023607) — Photo: Internet Archive Book Images, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton Railway (also known as the Cannon Ball) was an electric railway in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania connecting the cities of Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton. It operated from 1903 to 1933 using a third rail and had no grade crossings.²

Timeline

1899Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaWilkes-Barre and Hazleton Railway
WikidataQ16987105

Sources

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WikidataWilkes-Barre and Hazleton Railway on Wikidata
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WikipediaWilkes-Barre and Hazleton Railway on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsWilkes-Barre and Hazleton Railway photo by Internet Archive Book Images, No restrictions