Springfield, Athol and North-eastern Railroad
| Company type | Railroad |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Predecessor | Athol and Enfield Railroad |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Fate | Acquired by Boston and Albany Railroad in 1880 |
| Headquarters | Springfield , United States |
Area served | Northeastern United States |
The Springfield, Athol and North–eastern Railroad was a railroad that operated in the northeastern region of the United States during the 19th century.
History
Initially chartered in 1869 under the name Athol and Enfield Railroad, it was reorganized as the Springfield, Athol and North-eastern Railroad in 1873. That same year, the railroad commenced operations as a branch line extending from Athol Junction in Springfield to connect with the Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad in Athol. In 1880, ownership transferred to the Boston and Albany Railroad. The majority of this rail line ceased operation in the 1930s, largely as a result of the establishment of the Quabbin Reservoir.
Plans are underway to convert the surviving right-of-way segments within Athol and New Salem into a recreational pathway known as the Rabbit Run Trail.