A&GW is sold at foreclosure to five trustees who reorganize it as the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad Company.

A&GW is narrowed to standard gauge.

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1869

Construction work begins on the Atlantic and Great Western Company of New York. By the end of the year, Atlantic and Great Western Company of New York opens from Salamanca to Jamestown.

1870

A second lease is made for Erie Railroad, which is pending foreclosure.