| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Western Pennsylvania |
| Dates of operation | February 9, 1853–1860 |
| Successor | Western Pennsylvania Railroad |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Length | 87 miles (140 km) (planned) 57 miles (92 km) (constructed) |
The North Western Railroad was a shortline railroad located in the western part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania in the United States. It organized in 1853, and was purchased by the Western Pennsylvania Railroad in 1859 after completing only a portion of its route.