Huntington Railroad

Huntington Railroad
Overview
LocaleWestern Suffolk County, New York
Farmingdale in Nassau County, New York
Termini
Service
TypeHorsecar (1890-1897),
then Streetcar (1897-1927)
Operator(s)Long Island Rail Road (1898-1927)
History
Opened1890
1920 (as Huntington Traction Company)
Closed1919
1927
Technical
Line length18.50 miles
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Minimum radius(?)
ElectrificationOverhead wires

The Huntington Railroad was established on July 19, 1890 (although some sources claim it was in May, 1890) with a trolley line between Huntington Village and Halesite (now partially in the Village of Huntington Bay) on Long Island, New York. It was eventually extended to Huntington Railroad Station, then along what is today mostly NY 110 through Melville, Farmingdale, and as far south as the docks of Amityville. Huntington Railroad had only one line throughout its history, although the length varied through the years.

Transit service is currently provided along the corridor by the S1 bus, operated by Suffolk County Transit.