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91-594: Their largest subsidiary is the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway (NYS&W), and reorganizing them expanded DO's status from a short line company to a regional railroad network. Since 1997, DO has been owned by DO Acquisition LLC. As of 2024, the NYS&;W and the Central New York Railroad are DO's only remaining subsidiaries. The Delaware Otsego Corporation (DO) was established in 1965 as

182-593: A hot-summer humid continental climate ( Dfa ), as mean July temperatures are just above the 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) threshold needed for a hot-summer climate. The city is known for its high snowfall, 115.6 inches (2.94 meters) on average; Syracuse receives the most annual average snow of any metropolitan area in the United States. Syracuse usually wins the Golden Snowball Award among Upstate cities. Its record seasonal (July 1 to June 30 of

273-539: A data book listing the locomotives or equipment in question, in which locomotives seen are ticked off. An early trainspotter was 14-year-old Fanny Gordon, who in 1861 recorded the names of locomotives passing Westbourne Park station on the Great Western Main Line . The hobby is referenced in Edith Nesbit's 1905 children's book The Railway Children . In Great Britain, this aspect of the hobby

364-561: A fair chance..." Syracuse implemented this policy and attracted a high proportion of women students. In the College of Liberal Arts, the ratio between male and female students during the 19th century was approximately even. The College of Fine Arts was predominantly female, and a low ratio of women enrolled in the College of Medicine and the College of Law. The first New York State Fair was held in Syracuse in 1841. Between 1842 and 1889,

455-490: A fantrip by road for the purposes of photography is often referred to as "motorcading" in Australia. Some enthusiasts combine their interest in trains with the hobby of monitoring radio communications, specializing in listening to radio communications of railroad operations using a scanner . In some busy rail corridors, local governments have budgeted, constructed and maintain railfan viewing platforms, sometimes part of

546-552: A financial loss, following the formation of Conrail in 1976, and an increasing number of their freight customers switched to truck-shipping. Delaware Otsego acquired the Rahway Valley in April 1986, after they lost their affordability to obtain liability insurance. Freight traffic had significantly declined by that time, and service was commonly provided by Staten Island Railway crews. The Rahway Valley's primary Conrail interchange

637-901: A park area or nearby rail museum, which they promote along with other tourist attractions. One such example is the Folkston Railfan Platform along CSX tracks in Folkston, Georgia , USA, where viewers can see regular Florida freight traffic, as well as Amtrak passenger trains, including its daily AutoTrain . In some democratic countries, such as Canada , many railfans advocate politically for expanded railway infrastructure and promote civic engagement that encourages further development of railways. Owing to their presence at stations and near other areas of rail infrastructure, railfans have sometimes been requested to aid railways and legal authorities alike in observing and reporting safety breaches and incidents of crime. Railfans in

728-512: A period of several days. Larger snowfalls do occur occasionally, and even more so in the northern suburbs. The Blizzard of 1993 was described as the Storm of the Century. Some 42.9 in (109 cm) fell on the city within 48 hours, with 35.6 in (90 cm) falling within the first 24 hours. Syracuse received more snow than any other city in the country during this storm, which shattered

819-482: A post office in that name in 1820, it was denied because the same name was already in use in Saratoga County, New York . Having read a poetic description of Syracuse, Sicily (Siracusa), Wilkinson saw similarities to the lake and salt springs of this area, which had both "salt and freshwater mingling together". On February 4, 1820, Wilkinson proposed the name "Syracuse" to a group of fellow townsmen; it became

910-530: A regional system. On October 3, 1997, DO Acquisition LLC announced that it had completed the short-form merger of Delaware Otsego with a wholly-owned subsidiary via a stock tender offer of $ 22 per share. The merger brought the Delaware Otsego Corporation and their subsidiaries under control of Norfolk Southern (NS) and CSX , with CSX and NS each obtaining 10% of DO's shares, while Walter Rich obtained 80%. On August 9, 2007, Rich died at

1001-435: A source of sodium chloride) and limestone (as a source of calcium carbonate). The process was an improvement over the earlier Leblanc process. The Syracuse Solvay plant was the incubator for a large chemical industry complex owned by Allied Signal in Syracuse. While this industry stimulated development and provided many jobs in Syracuse, it left Onondaga Lake as the most polluted in the nation. The salt industry declined after

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1092-665: A total of eight local records, including the most snow in a single snowstorm. A second notable snowfall was the Blizzard of 1966 , with 42.3 in (107 cm). The Blizzard of '58 occurred in February (16–17th) across Oswego and Onondaga counties. This storm was classified as a blizzard due to the high winds, blowing snow, and cold; 26.1 in (66 cm) of snow was measured at Syracuse and drifts reached 20 ft (6.1 m) in Oswego County. (See Thirtieth Publication of

1183-451: A train or for covering unexplored parts of the rail network. The practice of bashing dates back to the decline of steam locomotive operations, when more passionate trainspotters wished to note which steam engines they had travelled behind. Following the withdrawal of mainline steam in 1968, a new generation of bashers took to accumulating mileage behind diesel locomotives; the variety of diesel types, destinations to travel behind them, and

1274-535: A view of the track, stealing goods to sell on to fund expensive cameras, theft of railway equipment, being rude towards station staff and train drivers, physical assault , and attempting to intimidate passengers and road users for inadvertently interfering with their activities. Network Rail , the British rail infrastructure owner and station operator, has produced guidelines for the behaviour and responsibilities of railway enthusiasts at its stations. In May 2010,

1365-457: Is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York , United States. With a population of 148,620 and a metropolitan area of 662,057, it is the fifth-most populated city and 13th-most populated municipality in the state of New York . Formally established in 1820, Syracuse was named after the classical Greek city Syracuse ( Siracusa in Italian), a city on the eastern coast of

1456-414: Is added to prevent bacterial growth. Most of the environmental work to achieve lake cleanup was scheduled to be completed by 2016; however Honeywell , the company tasked with the cleanup, announced the project's completion in late 2017. For periods of drought, there is also a backup line which uses water from Lake Ontario . Onondaga Creek , a waterway that runs through downtown, flows northward through

1547-407: Is found in the densely developed downtown , which has only 4.6% trees. Syracuse's main water source is Skaneateles Lake , one of the country's cleanest lakes, located 15 mi (24 km) southwest of the city. Water from nearby Onondaga Lake is not potable due to industrial dumping that spanned many decades, leaving the lake heavily polluted. Incoming water is left unfiltered, and chlorine

1638-821: Is the Episcopal St. Paul's Cathedral . Both cathedrals are located at Columbus Circle . They represent their respective dioceses , the Diocese of Syracuse (Roman Catholic) and the Diocese of Central New York (Episcopal). The Assembly of God , the American Baptist Churches of the US, the Southern Baptist Convention , and the United Church of Christ are other Protestant denominations, and they have their state offices in

1729-849: The Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge was locked in its raised position. Their lines in Staten Island were subsequently transferred to the New York City Economic Development Corp. and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey , which subsequently restored the bridge and developed ExpressRail to service the Howland Hook Marine Terminal . The Rahway Valley Railroad (RV), which had gained freight-shipping profits after World War II, operated at

1820-583: The Delaware Otsego Railroad by a group of businessmen and railfans , led by Syracuse University law school student Walter G. Rich. DO was formed, in response to the New York Central Railroad 's (NYC) abandonment of their Ulster and Delaware Branch . The NYC cut back operations to Bloomville, and DO subsequently acquired a 2.6-mile (4.2 km) section of the branch between Oneonta and Mickle Bridge. Delaware Otsego

1911-626: The Early 1980s recession , the FJ&;G lost their final remaining major customers, and in 1984, the railroad was shut down from financial losses. In 1988, a final run with a Trackmobile was made to clear the line of any remaining railroad equipment. Most of the FJ&G route was later ripped up and converted into a rail trail. In 1975, the Erie Lackawanna Railway requested to be absorbed into Conrail, but some of their routes, including

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2002-656: The Erie Lackawanna 's 22-mile (35 km) long Richfield Springs Branch, and they reactivated it as the Central New York Railroad (CNYK). State funds were made available to rehabilitate the line in 1974, and regular freight service was commenced. The CNYK interchanged with the EL's Binghamton-Utica branch, which was subsequently obtained by Conrail. In 1982, when DO purchased the Utica branch from Conrail,

2093-612: The New York City Subway attempted to institute a photo ban, which was met with fierce opposition and ultimately scrapped. In sharp contrast, the Port Authority Trans–Hudson (PATH) successfully implemented a photo ban that is still in effect (although it predated the 11 September attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing); it has led to confiscations and arrests on the PATH system. A trainspotter may use

2184-598: The Southern Tier Line between Campbell Hall and Binghamton. From 1985 to 2001, the NYS&W operated intermodal trains via a partnership with SeaLand , the Delaware and Hudson, and CSX, and they served as an alternative to Conrail's services out of New York, until Conrail was split between CSX and Norfolk Southern, in 1999. As their only remaining railroad subsidiary, the NYS&W and their operations serve as DO's primary source of income. In 1972, DO purchased

2275-501: The 18th and 19th centuries led to the nicknaming of this area as "The Salt City". The original settlement of Syracuse was a conglomeration of several small towns and villages and was not recognized with a post office by the United States Government . Establishing the post office was delayed because the settlement did not have a name. Joshua Forman wanted to name the village Corinth . When John Wilkinson applied for

2366-551: The 2010 count. Work Area Profile Report Worker Age Earnings Christianity: Most Christians in Syracuse are Catholic, reflecting the influence of 19th and early 20th-century immigration patterns, when numerous Irish, German, Italian and eastern European Catholics settled in the city. The city has the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception . Syracuse is also home to

2457-520: The 2014 estimates from the American Community Survey, the median income for a household in the city was $ 31,566, and the median income for a family was $ 38,794. Males had a median income of $ 39,537 versus $ 33,983 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,283. About 28.2% of families and 35.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 and over. As of 2017,

2548-632: The British, and two tribes that supported the American-born rebels, or patriots. Settlers came into central and western New York from eastern parts of the state and New England after the American Revolutionary War and various treaties with and land sales by Native American tribes. The subsequent designation of this area by the state of New York as the Onondaga Salt Springs Reservation provided

2639-636: The CNYK became a part of the NYS&W's Northern Division. In 1988, service on the CNYK was shut down from declining freight traffic, and the line was formally abandoned in 1995. In early 2005, the CNYK was reactivated as a paper corporation by the NYS&W, and it was assigned to operate the Port Jervis-Binghamton section of the Southern Tier Line, which the NYS&W leased from Norfolk Southern. In 1971, Delaware Otsego purchased

2730-511: The CSX's River Subdivision . In 1979, the state of New Jersey asked DO to take over operations of the then-bankrupt New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad (NYS&W). By that time, the NYS&W had operated at a financial loss with deteriorating trackage and locomotives, under the ownership of real-estate developer Irving Maidman, and the state was looking to have the company operate under new ownership, to avoid job losses. In 1980, DO purchased

2821-808: The Civil War, but a new manufacturing industry arose in its place. Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s, numerous businesses and stores were established, including the Franklin Automobile Company , which produced the first air-cooled engine in the world; the Century Motor Vehicle Company ; the Smith Corona company; and the Craftsman Workshops, the center of Gustav Stickley 's handmade furniture empire. On March 24, 1870, Syracuse University

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2912-734: The Cooperstown Branch from the D&;H and revived the route's original name, the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad (CACV), and they relocated their tourist operations there. The Delaware Otsego Railroad was quickly renamed as the Delaware Otsego Corporation to reflect their new status as a holding company. Concurrently, they acquired their first diesel locomotive, ALCO RS-2 No. 100, to supplement 0-6-0 No. 2. DO also established their new headquarters at

3003-622: The D&H. The C&CV provided steam tourist operations until 1975, when low ridership was deemed unjustifiable for the operating costs. The railroad operated freight trains for local freight customers, until December 1987, and the trackage was subsequently embargoed. It was used for freight car storage until 1996, when it was sold to the Leatherstocking Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society (NRHS). The chapter rebuilt portions of

3094-414: The Delaware and Hudson's Cooperstown branch, which lied for 16 miles (26 km) from Cooperstown Junction near Colliersville to Cooperstown, New York. DO revived the branch's original name, the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad (CACV), and they commenced tourist and freight operations on the line. DO's 0-6-0 steam locomotive No. 2 was transferred to Cooperstown, and they purchased an ALCO RS-2 from

3185-615: The EL lines and organized them as the Northern Division of the NYS&W, while the L&;HR lines and the remaining original NYS&W trackage were organized as their Southern Division. In 1986, the western end of the NYS&W between Butler and Sparta Junction, which had been shut down since the early 1970s, was rehabilitated. A trackage rights agreement was arranged with Conrail, where the NYS&W would operate over Conrail's L&HR line between Warwick and Campbell Hall, and on

3276-511: The Fair was held among 11 New York cities before finding a permanent home in Syracuse. It has been an annual event since then, except between 1942 and 1947, when the grounds were used as a military base during World War II, and in 2020, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic . As part of the racial incidents happening all over the country during the 1919 Red Summer , on July 31, 1919, there

3367-604: The Greater Syracuse area. The dozens of churches in Syracuse include Seventh-Day Adventist, Eastern Orthodox , Jehovah's Witness , Christian Science , Reformed Presbyterian , and Metaphysical Christian. Buddhism : Buddhism is represented by the Zen Center of Syracuse on the Seneca Turnpike; as well as a center on Park Street, on the city's Northside. Hinduism : Hindu houses of worship include

3458-530: The Hindu Mandir of Central New York in Liverpool. Islam : The Islamic Society of Central New York Mosque is located on Comstock Avenue and Muhammad's Study Group on West Kennedy Street. Judaism: Several synagogues are located in the Syracuse metropolitan area, including Beth Shalom-Chevra Chas, Temple Adath Yeshurun, Shaarei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse, and Temple Concord , considered

3549-528: The Honesdale Branch, were rejected from inclusion. Officials from Wayne County campaigned to save the line to protect the customers it served, and they searched for an operator to take over the branch. In March 1976, the DO was approached with the possibility of operating the line, and they expressed interest. The Lackawaxen and Stourbridge Railroad (LASB) was formed to operate the branch, and a special order

3640-578: The Italian island of Sicily , for its similar natural features. It has historically functioned as a major crossroads , first between the Erie Canal and its branch canals, then of the railway network . Today, the city is at the intersection of Interstates 81 and 90 , and its airport is the largest in Central New York , a five-county region of over one million inhabitants. Syracuse is

3731-827: The Kingston Terminal Railroad (KTER) to operate a 2-mile (3.2 km) section of the former NYC Catskill Mountain Branch between Kingston and Rondout, New York . Before operations were planned to commence, the branch's sole customer, a cement plant, shut down, and the KTER was quickly dissolved. That same year, DO purchased their largest subsidiary, the New Jersey-based New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway (NYS&W), and they reconditioned their trackage and expanded their operations into New York state, resulting in DO becoming classified as

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3822-415: The NYS&W for $ 5 million, and they reorganized it as the New York, Susquehanna and Western Rail way and initiated a rehabilitation process for their trackage. In 1982, Conrail petitioned to abandon their former Erie Lackawanna branches from Binghamton to Jamesville and Utica, and portions of the former Lehigh and Hudson River Railway (L&HR) Warwick, New York , and Limecrest, New Jersey. DO acquired

3913-679: The New York City area, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad purchased the line in 1885. The B&O financed the construction of new ferry terminals and slips at St. George, as well as a branch along the north shore of the island to connect to New Jersey via a bridge over the Arthur Kill . Known as the Staten Island Rapid Transit, the line provided freight and passenger service to the island, and the passenger service

4004-733: The Oswego County Historical Society, (1969) and The Climate and Snow Climatology of Oswego N.Y., (1971) Syracuse on average receives an annual precipitation of 38.47 inches (977 millimeters), with the months of July through September being the wettest in terms of total precipitation, while precipitation occurs on more days each month during the snow season. The normal monthly mean temperature ranges from 23.6 °F (−4.7 °C) in January to 71.3 °F (21.8 °C) in July. The record high of 102 °F (39 °C)

4095-579: The Susquehanna, DO explored was of attracting additional customers to boost the SIRY's profitability. Under DO ownership, the SIRY utilized an Ex- Chesapeake and Ohio EMD SW9 and an Ex- New York, Ontario and Western EMD NW2 . By 1991, many of the SIRY's remaining customers closed their line-side locations, resulting in the SIRY operating at a financial loss. The railway operated their final freight train on April 21, 1992. The SIRY filed for abandonment, and

4186-917: The United Kingdom, rail enthusiasts are often called trainspotters or anoraks . The term gricer has been used in the UK since at least 1969 and is said to have been current in 1938 amongst members of the Manchester Locomotive Society, according to the Oxford English Dictionary . There has been speculation that the term derives from "grouser", one who collects dead grouse after a shoot , but other etymologies have also been suggested. In Australia, they are sometimes referred to as " gunzels ". In Japan rail enthusiasts are known as densha otaku , although numerous terms exist to describe activities falling within

4277-420: The United States Census Bureau indicated an estimated population of 146,396. Syracuse ranks 50th in the United States for transit ridership and 12th for most pedestrian commuters . Each day, 38,332 people commute into Onondaga County from the four adjoining counties (2006). In the results of the 2020 Census, Syracuse experienced population growth for the first time in over 70 years, having grown 2.4% since

4368-551: The United States have been asked by BNSF to keep railroad areas safer by reporting crimes and suspicious activity. In the United Kingdom the British Transport Police have asked trainspotters to report any unusual behaviour and activities at stations. In the United States, concerns about terrorism have led to situations where railfans are followed or confronted by local law enforcement or transit police . This has also led to situations where certain transportation agencies have implemented photography bans systemwide. A railfan

4459-480: The age of 61, following an eight-month struggle against pancreatic cancer. Shortly thereafter, the NYS&W reduced their operations, with lucrative traffic being siphoned-off to CSX and NS, and all commercial passenger operations were discontinued. As of 2024, the NYS&W railway continues to operate freight trains between Syracuse, New York and North Bergen, New Jersey . The railway also hosts occasional detour of trains, when derailments or overflowing traffic block

4550-460: The basis for commercial salt production. Such production took place from the late 1700s through the early 1900s. Brine from wells that tapped into halite (common salt) beds in the Salina shale near Tully, New York , 15 miles south of the city, was developed in the 19th century. It is the north-flowing brine from Tully that is the source of salt for the "salty springs" found along the shoreline of Onondaga Lake. The rapid development of this industry in

4641-466: The category including Toritetsu for fans of photographing and/or filming trains, Nori-tetsu (people who enjoy travelling by train) and Eki-tetsu (enthusiasts of train station architecture). In the United States, they can be referred to pejoratively as " foamers ". There is a dispute over the origin of this term. Some cite the extensive use of styrofoam to create scenery and landscaping in model railroad building, while others trace its origins to

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4732-557: The census of 2010, there were 145,170 people, 57,355 households, and 28,455 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 56.0% White , 29.5% African American , 1.1% Native American , 5.5% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 2.7% from other races , and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 8.3% of the population. The largest ancestries include Italian (29.5%), Irish (18.4%), Polish (15.3%), German (9.6%), English (4.5%), and Slovak (3.6%). Non-Hispanic Whites were 52.8% of

4823-413: The city over the years. Although the central part of Syracuse is flat, many of its neighborhoods are on small hills such as University Hill and Tipperary Hill . Land to the north of Syracuse is generally flat, while land to the south is hilly. About 27% of Syracuse's land area is covered by 890,000 trees — a higher percentage than in Albany , Rochester , or Buffalo . The Labor Day Storm of 1998

4914-399: The city population has declined since 1950, the Syracuse metropolitan area population has remained fairly stable, growing by 2.5% since 1970. While this growth rate is greater than much of Upstate New York, it is far below the national average during that period. The Syracuse Community Grid project is a 2023 highway teardown project taking place in Downtown Syracuse, with the goal of improving

5005-463: The city. Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W  /  43.04694°N 76.14444°W  / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, −76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140 km) east of Rochester , 150 miles (240 km) east of Buffalo , and 145 miles (230 km) west of the state capital, Albany . It is also the halfway point between New York City and Toronto , about 245 miles (390 km) from each, Toronto to

5096-748: The city. General Electric , with its headquarters in Schenectady to the east, had its main television manufacturing plant at Electronics Parkway in Syracuse. The manufacturing industry in Syracuse began to falter in the 1970s, as the industry restructured nationwide. Many small businesses failed during this time, which contributed to the already increasing unemployment rate. Rockwell International moved its factory outside New York state. General Electric moved its television manufacturing operations to Suffolk, Virginia , and later offshore to Asia. The Carrier Corporation moved its headquarters out of Syracuse, relocated its manufacturing operations out of state, and outsourced some of its production to Asian facilities. Although

5187-408: The city. The Onondaga Creekwalk borders this, connecting the Lakefront , Inner Harbor , Franklin Square and Armory Square neighborhoods. The creek continues through the Valley and ultimately to the Onondaga Nation . The creek is navigable, but it can be a challenge. Its channelized nature speeds up its flow, particularly in the spring, when it may be dangerous. After some youngsters drowned in

5278-401: The combined novitiate of the United States Northeast (UNE) and Maryland Provinces of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). The historic Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is located near downtown (Roman Catholic, with Mass, offered in English and Polish). Tridentine Mass is offered multiple times a week at Transfiguration Parish in the Eastside neighborhood. Another major historic church

5369-440: The corner of Tompkins Street and Milton Avenue to commemorate this history. World War II stimulated significant industrial expansion in the area: of specialty steel, fasteners, and custom machining. After the war, two of the Big Three automobile manufacturers ( General Motors and Chrysler ) had major operations in the area. Syracuse was also headquarters for Carrier Corporation , and Crouse-Hinds manufactured traffic signals in

5460-415: The creek, some residential areas fenced-off the creek in their neighborhoods. The City of Syracuse officially recognizes 26 neighborhoods within its boundaries. Some of these have small additional neighborhoods and districts inside of them. In addition, Syracuse also owns and operates Syracuse Hancock International Airport on the territory of four towns north of the city. Syracuse's neighborhoods reflect

5551-541: The dangers of acting carelessly in the vicinity of an active railway were highlighted after an enthusiast, standing immediately next to a double track line photographing the Oliver Cromwell , failed to notice a Bombardier Turbostar express train approaching at ~70 mph (112 km/h) on the nearer track in the other direction, and came within inches of being struck by it. Syracuse, New York Syracuse ( / ˈ s ɪr ə k j uː z , ˈ s ɛr -, - k j uː s / SIRR -ə-kewz, SERR -, -⁠kewss )

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5642-408: The economic and educational hub of Central New York. It hosts a number of convention sites, including a large downtown convention complex , and is home to prominent institutions such as Syracuse University , SUNY Upstate Medical University , SUNY ESF , and Le Moyne College . French missionaries were the first Europeans to come to this area, arriving to work with and convert the Native Americans in

5733-496: The following year) snowfall so far is 192.1 in (4.88 m) during the winter of 1992–93, while the snowiest calendar month was January 2004, with 78.1 in (1.98 m) accumulated. The high snowfall is a result of the city receiving both heavy snow from the lake effect of nearby Lake Ontario (of the Great Lakes) and nor'easter snow from storms driven from the Atlantic Ocean. Snow most often falls in small (about 1–3 inches or 2.5–7.6 centimetres), almost daily doses, over

5824-405: The historically ethnic and multicultural population. Traditionally, Irish, Polish and Ukrainian Americans settled on its west side (see Tipperary Hill ); Jewish Americans on its east side; German and Italian Americans on the north side; and African-Americans on its south side. In recent years, large numbers of refugees from the Middle East have settled mainly on the north side as well. Syracuse has

5915-434: The hottest, third-hottest, and fourth-hottest summers on record. Additionally, 2017 and 2018 saw consecutive monthly high temperature records broken in February, of 71 °F (22 °C) on February 24, 2017, and 75 °F (24 °C) on February 21, 2018, in addition to four consecutive days at or above 60 °F (16 °C). The latter was the warmest winter day on record. See or edit raw graph data . As of

6006-418: The line and began to revive seasonal tourist operations. As of 2022, rehabilitation is in progress to reopen the entire line between Cooperstown Junction and Cooperstown, with new service planned to continue south of Milford to their connection with Norfolk Southern. In 1974, DO purchased the Fonda, Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad (FJ&G), and they managed to regain the railroad's profitability. Following

6097-444: The line, and a failed attempt by Morristown and Erie Railroad to operate the line resulted in the abandonment of all operations in 2012. Ten years later, in 2022, the entire railroad operates passenger trains under new ownership, as The Stourbridge Line. The earliest portions of the Staten Island Railway were built in 1860, connecting the ferry landing at Tompkinsville with the village of Tottenville, New York . Looking to expand into

6188-412: The mid-17th century. At the invitation of the Onondaga Nation , one of the five nations of the Iroquois Confederacy , a Jesuit priest by the name of Simon Le Moyne , accompanied by soldiers and coureurs des bois , including Pierre Esprit Radisson , set up a mission, known as Ste. Marie de Gannentaha , on the northeast shore of Onondaga Lake . Jesuit missionaries reported salty brine springs around

6279-427: The name of the village and the new post office. The first Solvay Process Company plant in the United States was erected on the southwestern shore of Onondaga Lake in 1884. The village was called Solvay to commemorate the inventor Ernest Solvay . In 1861, he developed the ammonia-soda process for the manufacture of soda ash (anhydrous sodium carbonate) from brine wells dug in the southern end of Tully valley (as

6370-441: The northwest and NYC to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 66 square kilometres (25.6 square miles), of which 65 square kilometres (25.1 square miles) is land and 1.6 square kilometres (0.6 square miles) (2.15%) water. The city developed at the northeast corner of the Finger Lakes region. The city has many neighborhoods that were originally independent villages, which joined

6461-476: The population in 2010, down from 87.2% in 1970. Suburbanization attracted residents outside the city, even as new immigrant and migrant groups increased. There were 57,355 households, out of which 29% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 9.3% were married couples living together, 20.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.4% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who

6552-708: The pursuit of clearing classes all fuelled the popularity of bashing. Today, despite the majority of British trains being formed of multiple units , bashing still remains a popular pastime for railway enthusiasts. "Shed bashing" describes going out to as many railway sheds or depots as possible. It was very popular in the 1950s and 1960s. As they required a permit that could be hard to obtain, some "shed bashers" were illegal. Many railway preservation groups run special trips for railfans using restored trains , often on "rare mileage" lines that do not see regular passenger service. These trips are both social events and opportunities for railfans to photograph unusual trains. Chasing

6643-486: The related term "Foamite" (which stands for "Far Out and Mentally Incompetent Train Enthusiast") or claim it refers to "the notion of foaming-at-the-mouth craziness". "Ferroequinologist" derives from the use of " Iron horse " as a nickname for early steam locomotives. The hobby extends to all aspects of rail transport systems. Railfans may have one or more particular concentrations of interest, such as: The scope of

6734-653: The remaining RVRR and SIRY trackage. In 1995, the NYSW acquired a 40% interest in the Toledo, Peoria and Western Railway (TPW), with full control going to DO in 1996. During this time, this regional railroad that operates in Illinois and Indiana was dispatched from the DO offices in Cooperstown, New York. Some TPW locomotives were painted in the Susquehanna's distinctive yellow-and-black paint scheme during this time. The TPW

6825-652: The southern end of what they referred to as "Salt Lake", known today as Onondaga Lake in honor of the historic tribe. French fur traders established trade throughout the New York area among the Iroquois. Dutch and English colonists also were traders, and the English nominally claimed the area, from their upstate base at Albany, New York . During the American Revolutionary War , the highly decentralized Iroquois divided into groups and bands that supported

6916-574: The subject is so large that fans may additionally concentrate their interest on a particular country, town, railway company , field of operations or era in history – or a combination of any of the above. Train photography is a common activity of railfans. Most railfans do their photographing from public property, unless they have permission to use a specific private property owner's land. Occasionally, they run into problems with law enforcement, especially due to post 9/11 security concerns, because they are sometimes viewed as suspicious. In 2004, for example,

7007-772: The two-story Cooperstown depot. In 1975, DO discontinued their steam operations, and No. 2 was left in indoor storage in Milford . Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, DO acquired and established additional short line companies for freight operations, including the Fonda, Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad (FJ&G), the Lackawaxen and Stourbridge Railroad , the Staten Island Railway , and the Rahway Valley Railroad . In 1980, Delaware Otsego established

7098-451: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.14. The city's age distribution was as follows: 19% of residents were under the age of 15, 23% from 15 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 91 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.89 males. According to

7189-610: Was a derecho that destroyed approximately 30,000 trees. The sugar maple accounts for 14.2% of Syracuse's trees, followed by the Northern white cedar (9.8%) and the European buckthorn (6.8%). The most common street tree is the Norway maple (24.3%), followed by the honey locust (9.3%). The densest tree cover in Syracuse is in the two Valley neighborhoods, where 46.6% of the land is covered by trees. The lowest tree cover percentage

7280-607: Was a violent riot between white and black workers of the Syracuse Globe Malleable Iron Works. Syracuse is home to the only "green on top" traffic light . The "green on top" traffic light was installed in 1928 as a result of local youths throwing rocks at the "British red" light that was originally on top. These locals became known as "stonethrowers" and the neighborhood now has the Tipperary Hill Heritage Memorial on

7371-476: Was a factor in the 2008 Chatsworth train collision , as the engineer responsible for the accident had been distracted by texting the railfan while in charge of his train, eventually causing it to pass a signal at danger and crash into an oncoming Union Pacific freight train, killing 25 and injuring 135 others. BNSF instituted the "Citizens for Rail Security" (CRS) program for the general public to report suspicious activities on their railways. Obtaining this card

7462-818: Was acquired by RailAmerica in 1999. Railfan A railfan , train fan , rail buff or train buff ( American English ), railway enthusiast , railway buff , trainspotter ( Australian / British English ) or ferroequinologist is a person who is recreationally interested in trains and rail transport systems. Railfans often combine their interest with other hobbies, especially photography and videography , radio scanning , railway modelling , studying railroad history and participating in railway station and rolling stock preservation efforts. There are many magazines and websites dedicated to railfanning and railway enthusiasts, including Trains , Railfan & Railroad , The Railway Magazine , Locomotive Magazine and Railway Gazette International . In

7553-505: Was also provided. In 1970, the state of New York condemned the right-of-way, in favor of construction of Interstate 88 through Oneonta. With settlement money, Walter Rich and his fellow Delaware Otsego executives searched for another branch to acquire and operate. In 1971, the D&H decided to abandon their Cooperstown Branch, which lied for 16 miles (26 km) between Cooperstown Junction near Colliersville and Cooperstown. Following some successful negotiations, Delaware Otsego purchased

7644-618: Was common for railfans and is a derivative of the BNSF "On Guard" program for employees. However, this card does not recognize members as employees or contractors, asks them to keep off railway property, and is no longer obtainable. Amtrak offers a similar program, "Partners for Amtrak Safety and Security" (PASS). In Japan, toritetsu have been frequently criticised for their behaviour when photographing trains, including incidents of vandalism and trespassing into restricted areas to set up cameras, destruction of lineside property and plants to clear

7735-694: Was electrified in 1925. In 1971, the rapid transit passenger operations were turned over to the Staten Island Rapid Transit Operating Authority : a division of New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority . The B&O and their successor, the Chessie System , continued to operate freight service on the island until April 1985, when the SIRT was sold to Delaware Otsego. Operated as the Staten Island Railway (SIRY), mostly with spare equipment and crews from

7826-431: Was founded. The State of New York granted the new university its own charter, independent of Genesee College , which had unsuccessfully tried to move to Syracuse the year before. The university was founded as coeducational. President Peck stated at the opening ceremonies, "The conditions of admission shall be equal to all persons... there shall be no invidious discrimination here against woman.... brains and heart shall have

7917-547: Was given a major impetus by the publication from 1942 onward of the Ian Allan "ABC" series of booklets, whose publication began in response to public requests for information about the locomotives of the Southern Railway . In general terms, bashing, a term used by British railway enthusiasts, describes a trip, excursion or holiday primarily involving train travel, usually with the intention of collecting mileage on

8008-504: Was handed down from the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to operate the line until a purchase agreement could be worked out. The first LASB train was operated on April 1, 1976. The railroad enjoyed various forms of success operating passenger excursions and regular freight trains. In June 1989, DO ended their LASB operations, and the newly-formed Stourbridge Railroad (SBRR) took over. A flood in 2005 severed

8099-570: Was named as such, since the section lied on the border between the New York counties of Delaware and Otsego . The company acquired former United States Army 0-6-0 steam locomotive No. 2 from the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway , and they began using it for their tourist excursion operations. Their tourist trains operated on the branch between the passenger station near their interchange with Delaware and Hudson Railway (D&H), and Mickle Bridge. Occasional freight service

8190-434: Was recorded on July 9, 1936, and the record low of −26 °F (−32 °C) has occurred three times since 1942, the last being February 18, 1979. In the early 21st century, a handful of previous heat records have been broken in the city. For example, July 2020 became the hottest month on record, with a mean temperature of 77.1 °F (25.1 °C), while the summers (June–August) of 2005, 2020, and 2012 were, respectively,

8281-509: Was relocated to their former CNJ connection at Cranford, New Jersey . In 1992, DO shut down the RV, after traffic on the line declined to the point only one customer remained. In February 1995, the remaining trackage was sold to the state of New Jersey, for $ 6.4 million. On May 9, 2002, the Morristown and Erie Railway signed a 10-year operating agreement with the state to acquire and rehabilitate

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