Akron, Canton, and Youngstown Railroad

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Surnames/tags: Railroads Ohio

Akron, Canton, and Youngstown Railroad was a Class I railroad that operated in Ohio from 1911 to 1982. It connected Akron, Canton, and Youngstown, hence the name. The ACY was known for its coal and steel haulage, and also transported other freight, such as chemicals and rubber products. In the 1950s, the Northern Ohio Railroad acquired ACY on January 14, 1944 and it eventually merged into the Norfolk and Western Railway (N&W) on October 16, 1964. Despite the name, the company never served Canton or Youngstown.

Basic Information

Charter Date: 1907

Mark: AC&Y

Open Date: 1912

End Date (if applicable): January 1, 1982

Predecessor (if applicable):

Merger: Norfok and Western Railway

Key Routes: Mainline between Mogadore and Akron, Ohio.

Sources

Wikitree Space Pages:

• United States Railroads

External Sources:

• Wikipedia: Akron, Canton and Youngstown Railroad
• Akron Canton & Youngstown Railroad Historical Society
• "N&W, Southern railways complete merger," The Beacon Journal, (Akron, Ohio) 2 Jun 1982, p. D6 col. 1. Web (newspapers.com, accessed 5 Feb 2023). link.