Lost Railroads of the Kaydeross Valley
The Electric Trolley Line of Ballston Spa, New York
1st ed.
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Author
Publication
2007 - InstantPublishing.com, Rock City Falls, NY, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
38,250 words, Guess
Page Count
153 pages
Identifiers
- Library of Congress Control Number2006911159
- Open LibraryOL17069125M
Classifications
- LCCMLCM 2008/42852 (T)
Description
Describes the Ballston Terminal Railroad (BTR) and its successor railroads. The BTR operated from 1898 to 1929 and served the various industries along the Kayaderosseras Creek.
Description
Introduction 1 I. Prelude to a Railroad 5 Spring Water Is Discovered 6 Decline In Tourism; Rise of Industry 9 Railroads Serving Ballston Spa 15 The Need for a Local Railroad 21 Financing a Railroad 24 Trolleys Become Popular 27 II. Railroad Operations Begin 33 The Ballston Terminal Railroad 35 Route of the Railroad 55 Roster of Equipment 59 Powering The Trolley 64 Villages and Industries 68 III. Optimism Meets Reality 95 The Eastern New York Railroad 96 Big Plans, Little Action 105 Life Along The Line 110 Accidents 121 IV. Changing Times 127 The Kaydeross Railroad Corporation 128 Bankruptcy 137 Traces of the Railroad Today 151 Timeline of Significant Events 163
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