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North Western Railroad
Overview
LocaleWestern Pennsylvania
Dates of operationFebruary 9, 1853 (1853-02-09)–1860 (1860)
SuccessorWestern Pennsylvania Railroad
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Length87 miles (140 km) (planned)
57 miles (92 km) (constructed)

The North Western Railroad was a shortline railroad located in the western part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania in the United States. It organized in 1853, and was purchased by the Western Pennsylvania Railroad in 1859 after completing only a portion of its route.

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