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Ever since the construction of the Northern Central Railway's line into York in 1837-38, York County has had an active railroad infrastructure. York was a hub city, connecting towns such as Baltimore, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Gettysburg and others. York's rich industrial complex made it a destination of many railroads as part of their goal to reach other areas. The Susquehanna River and it's canal system, the Pennsylvania coal fields, the Great Lakes and other distant cities were all reached by railroads passing through York. By having York on their systems, these railroads were able to operate to gain capital to expand their lines. York goods carried by rail included furniture, milk, Peach Bottom slate and marble, cigars, farm products, agricultural machinery and more. In addition, passenger service and postal contracts added to the railroads' income. As the years have passed, many of the rail lines and structures that served York County have disappeared. Fortunately, images of these structures and lines have been preserved in photogrphic form, and on postcards. You can view some of them on the gone, not forgotten page. This page is currently UNDER CONSTRUCTION. This page maintained by Greg Halpin. This page last updated on 4/2/01 Visit my home page.