Background
The Kanona & Prattsburgh Railroad was chartered on April 4, 1887. A principal investor was Prattsburg businessman, Martin Pinney, who put up $3,000 towards construction of the shortline. His initial investment boosted local confidence and approximately $75,000 more was raised.
The line was to extend from Prattsburg through the valley to Kanona. The total distance was a mere 11.44 miles. At Kanona the K&P would connect with the Erie main line. At that time the K&P officials contracted with the Erie to supply all cars necessary for through business such as coaches for excursions. The first trip on the line was October 11, 1889.
Branch Mileage Table
| Station | Mile | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Kanona | 0 | (connect with Erie RR Rochester Branch. ) |
| Jordan's | 1.75 | |
| Marshall's | 2.50 | |
| Wheeler | 4.00 | |
| Renchan's | 5.00 | |
| Dinehart's | 6.00 | |
| Stickney's | 7.50 | |
| Bean's Station | 8.75 | |
| Prattsburgh | 11.44 |
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Abandonments:
Operation discontinued October, 1959. Dismantled 1961 Formally abandoned 1962
Passenger service discontinued 1929.
Source:
Prattsburgh Railway Corp. Timetable No. 15, April 29, 1928;
KeukaLake Memories by William R. Gordon, 1967
Credit:
Abandonement information provided by Richard Palmer.
Locomotive Roster
| Number | Type | Builder | Builder # | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4-4-0 | Pittsburg | 871 | 1/1889 | Purchased new |
| 2 | 2-8-0 | Brooks | 2296 | 5/1893 | x BR&P 126 |
| 5 | C | Plymouth | 4782 | 1944 |
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Additional Information
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K&P Poem:
A Poem about the K&P which was published in a local newspaper. Click here to read the poem.
Nickname: The Kanona & Prattsburgh was know locally as the "Kick and Push".