Southern New York Railway
| Southern New York Railway | |
|---|---|
Tracks near Hartwick, New York | |
| Overview | |
| Other name(s) | Oneonta-Mohawk Trolley Line |
| Status | Ceased operation |
| Locale | Otsego County and Herkimer County, New York |
| Termini | |
| History | |
| Opened | 1888 |
| Closed | 1970 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 45.5 mi (73.2 km) |
| Number of tracks | 1 |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Electrification | Overhead line |
The Southern New York Railway (SNY) was an electric rail line that provided passenger and freight service, but also provided electricity for customers along the line until 1924. The railway was previously called Oneonta Street Railway (1888-1897), Oneonta & Otego Valley Railroad (1897-1900), Oneonta, Cooperstown & Richfield Springs Railway (1900-1906), Oneonta & Mohawk Valley Railway (1906-1908), Otsego & Herkimer Railroad (1908-1916), Southern New York Power & Railway Co. (1916-1924), and Southern New York Railroad (1924-1970).