Which company opened the first railroad in 1840 in Norwich?
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The first railroad in Norwich was the Norwich & Worcester Railroad.
Who owns the Providence & Worcester Railroad and the New England Central Railroad today?
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Genesee & Wyoming Inc. owns all the railroads that run through Norwich today.
Who was the driving force behind the acquisition of the Norwich & Worcester Railroad in 1898?
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J.P. Morgan bought the Norwich & Worcester Railroad in 1898.
When did the Norwich trolley system run?
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The Norwich Trolley system ran from 1882-1935.
The Taft Tunnel is a part of which railroad line?
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The Taftville Tunnel was used by the Providence & Worcester Railroad.
The New York & New England Railroad ran an express, luxury train though Willimantic and Plainfield. What did they call it?
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The White Train was the most prestigious train of the New York & New England Railroad. Its official name was the New England Limited of 1891.
Which set of today’s rails did the New London Northern use?
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The New London Northern Railroad Company used the present-day New England Central railroad tracks.
Which railroad company did the Union Station service?
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The Central Vermont Railroad used the Union Station in Norwich.
Where was the hub of the trolley lines in downtown Norwich?
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The hub of the trolley lines in Norwich was Franklin Square.
What power source did the Norwich & Westerly Railway use?
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The Norwich & Westerly Railway was powered by electricity.
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