Ocean City Railroad (1884)
| Company type | Railroad company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Founder | West Jersey Railroad |
| Defunct | 1885 |
| Fate | Merged into West Jersey Railroad |
| Headquarters | New Jersey , United States |
Area served | New Jersey |
The Ocean City Railroad was an American rail company founded in 1884 by the West Jersey Railroad with the purpose of extending its existing track from Sea Isle City, New Jersey to Ocean City, New Jersey. This extension, measuring 11.25 miles, was finalized within the same year. In 1885, the Ocean City Railroad was merged back into the West Jersey Railroad. This railway line has since been discontinued.
History
Construction by the West Jersey Railroad began in May 1881, progressing eastward from Sea Isle Junction toward Sea Isle City, New Jersey. This initial segment, spanning 4.8 miles, commenced operations on June 26, 1882. Subsequently, on March 1, 1884, the Ocean City Railroad was established to facilitate further expansion along the Atlantic coastline reaching Ocean City. The extended line became operational in December 1884. Less than a year later, on September 1, 1885, the Ocean City Railroad was fully absorbed into the West Jersey Railroad.
After the creation of the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines in 1933, the rail segment connecting Sea Isle City and Ocean City formerly operated by the Ocean City Railroad was discontinued. Preference was given to the route previously managed by the Philadelphia and Seashore Railway.