At its peak, the Utica Lines consisted of 17 transit routes operated with more than 100 cars.
The Rome City Street Railroad was founded in 1885, and the first sections were opened for service in 1887.
[2] Three routes made up the 6.7-mile system, including Dominic Street, Floyd Avenue, and the Belt Line.
In 1900, trolleys powered by compressed air replaced horses for propulsion, and the lines were rebuilt to handle the heavier cars.
The experimental compressed air cars were retired in 1902, and horses made a brief return in 1903 while the line was electrified.