New Jersey and New York Railroad
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Predecessor | Hackensack and New York Railroad, Hackensack and New York Extension Railroad |
| Founded | 1856 |
| Founder | David P. Patterson (recharter leader) |
| Fate | Leased to Erie Railroad in 1896; merged into Erie Lackawanna Railroad in 1960 |
| Headquarters | Hillsdale, New Jersey , United States |
Area served | Rutherford, New Jersey to Haverstraw, New York |
| Products | Passenger and freight rail services |
| Parent | Erie Railroad (from 1896) |
The New Jersey and New York Railroad (NJ&NY) operated a route connecting Rutherford and Haverstraw beginning in the latter half of the 19th century.
History
Initially established in 1856 as the Hackensack and New York Railroad (H&NY), the railway originally ran between Rutherford and Hackensack, New Jersey. In 1866, under the leadership of David P. Patterson, it was rechartered as the Hackensack and New York Extension Railroad to expand its reach beyond Hackensack. The company was reorganized as the New Jersey and New York Railroad, extending service to Hillsdale, New Jersey by 1870, reaching West Haverstraw, New York by 1873, and finally arriving at Haverstraw (village), New York by 1887.
In 1896, the NJ&NY was leased to the Erie Railroad for a term of 99 years, remaining a subsidiary until the merger that created the Erie Lackawanna Railroad in 1960. Following this, Erie Lackawanna was incorporated into Conrail in 1976, which managed operations until 1983 when control of the Pascack Valley Line was transferred to New Jersey Transit Rail Operations. Sections north of Spring Valley, New York to Haverstraw and from Nanuet, New York to New City, New York have since been discontinued.
By 1956, the NJ&NY reported freight revenues amounting to 4.4 million net ton-miles and passenger traffic totaling 21 million passenger-miles over its 39-mile track length.
Stations
Stations along the New Jersey and New York Railroad during the early 20th century typically exhibited architectural features such as gable or hip roof styles with exteriors clad in board and batten siding. The Hillsdale station, which also served as the company’s headquarters, stood out with its more intricate design blending elements of Second Empire and Stick-Eastlake architectural styles.
Historical images capture various stations including: