The Erie's service was felt to be unsatisfactory, and the A&GW potentially interested in a new partner. The eastern end of the A&GW was at Salamanca, New York, about  from Port Allegany along the Allegheny River, and could easily be extended along the river to connect with the JSPC&B.
The Erie's service was deemed unsatisfactory, and the A&GW showed interest in a new partner. The eastern end of the A&GW was located at Salamanca, New York, about from Port Allegany along the Allegheny River, and could be extended to connect with the JSPC&B.