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Interstate Commerce Commission, Valuation Reports, Volume 42

The Quemahoning Branch Railroad

Location and General Description of Property

The railroad of The Quemahoning Branch Railroad Company, hereinafter called the Quemahoning Branch Railroad, consists of single-track branch lines in the State of Pennsylvania, aggregating 41.061 miles of road and extending from Garrett to Wilsons Creek, Roberts to Somerset, and P. W. & S. Junction to Quemahoning Junction.

Introductory

The Quemahoning Branch Railroad is a corporation of Pennsylvania, having its principal office at Philadelphia, Pa., and is controlled by the Baltimore and Ohio through ownership of its capital stock. The records do not indicate that it controls any common-carrier corporation. The property has been operated by the Baltimore and Ohio from date of completion to December 31, 1917. Since January 1, 1918, it has been operated by the United States Railroad Administration as part of the Baltimore and Ohio system.

Corporate History

The Quemahoning Branch Railroad was incorporated September 3, 1901, under general laws of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of building a railroad about 25 miles, in Somerset County, Pa. It was organized September 14, 1901.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The owned mileage, 41.061 miles, was acquired by construction between 1902 and 1913. Further details are given in the accounting report.

Leased Railway Property

The entire property is leased to the Baltimore and Ohio as stated in the report on that company.