Beginning on July 1, 1890 it operated as the Chenango County, New York branch of the West Shore Railroad.
[2] By December 1888, directors were Albert Allen of Elmira, New York, Ashbel Green of Tenafly, New Jersey, Walter Katte, Herbert E. Kinney, James D. Layng, Henry Monett, James W. Musson, Donald B. Toucey, Albert B. Taylor, William C. Taylor, William H. Sanford, all of New York City and Archy McCulloh and Joseph P. Ord of Englewood, New Jersey.
[1] Ashbel Green was president, Joseph P. Ord was secretary and treasurer and J. D. Layng was general manager.
[1] During August 1902, the rail offered special excursions to Sylvan Beach and according to the local newspaper; "This is a splendid opportunity for residents of Syracuse to visit that far-famed resort.
"[3] Passengers would leave the city at 8:30am and arrive in Central Square where connection could be made to Sylvan Beach.