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Interstate Commerce Commission, Valuation Reports, Volume 30

York Harbor and Beach Railroad

Location and General Description of Property

The railroad of York Harbor and Beach Railroad Company, herein referred to as the York Harbor and Beach, is a single-track, standard-gage, steam railroad, located in the southern part of the State of Maine. The main line extends from Kittery Junction to York Beach, about 11.17 miles, and a spur extends from Kittery to United States Navy Yard, about 0.34 mile. The total mileage, after making adjustments for our measurements, is 11.181 miles. The York Harbor and Beach also owns 1.701 miles of other tracks, or a total of 12.882 miles of all tracks. Its property is operated by the carrier, as agent. The equipment used is owned by the carrier and furnished by it in through service.

Corporate History

The York Harbor and Beach was incorporated under a special act of Maine of February 1, 1883, amended March 10, 1887, for the purpose of constructing and operating a railroad from Kittery to Coles Corner, Me. It is controlled by the carrier, by whom 89 per cent of the outstanding capital stock is owned. Its principal office is at York, Me.

Development of Fixed Physical Property

The construction, under contract, of the York Harbor and Beach's road, extending from Kittery Junction to York Beach, Me., 11.17 miles, was begun on December 1, 1886, and completed on August 8, 1887. The spur from Kittery to United States Navy Yard, 0.34 mile, was completed in 1902. The total mileage, after making adjustment for measurements as of date of valuation. is 11.181 miles.