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. The full line opened July 4, 1839, extending the line further to

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(and further to

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via the already-opened Auburn and Syracuse Railroad). The road was consolidated into the

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in 1853.

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The Central New York Modelers

Oneida County Historical Society Year Book, Vol. 1 1881 pages 144 through 155. Transcribed by Richard Palmer
- Street scene in Utica about 1850, thought to be the engine "Lightening". {{DEFAULTSORT:Syracuse and Utica Railroad Predecessors of the New York Central Railroad Defunct railroads in Syracuse, New York Defunct New York (state) railroads Railway companies established in 1836 Railway lines opened in 1839 Railway companies disestablished in 1853 1836 establishments in New York (state) 1853 disestablishments in New York (state)