Lykens Valley

Company History: This line opened for business in 1978 to take over operations on the 10 mile line between Millersburg and East Elizabethville, Pennsylvania that was due to be abandoned by Conrail. Sufficient traffic never developed and like many shortlines created in the aftermath of the Conrail consolidation – but before railroad deregulation – the Lykens Valley closed, just 10 days short of their first anniversary.

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