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Worcester and Shrewsbury Railroad

Rail line in Worcester, Massachusetts

The Worcester and Shrewsbury Railroad was a narrow gauge railroad line in eastern Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. It opened in 1873 and was converted to a standard-gauge streetcar line in 1896–1900.2 It ceased to exist in 1929.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1872Founded1

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Drawing of Worcester and Shrewsbury Railroad steam dummy, 1877
Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Worcester and Shrewsbury Railroad was a narrow gauge railroad line in eastern Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. It opened in 1873 and was converted to a standard-gauge streetcar line in 1896–1900.2

Timeline

  1. Mar 29, 1929Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1872Founded Founded1

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