Railway history in White Plains, New York

Welcome to NYW&B Ridgeway Station, located on the picturesque White Plains Greenway in White Plains, New York. Our mission is to preserve and archive the captivating history of the New York, Westchester & Boston Railway, a pivotal piece of Westchester County's rich past. Nestled just north of New York City, Westchester County stands as one of the most populous suburban areas in New York State, shaped significantly by the development of railroads and trolley lines in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The New York, Westchester & Boston Railway, a project surrounded by intrigue and backed by influential figures such as J.P. Morgan, operated from 1912 to 1937. Despite its relatively short lifespan, this railway played a crucial role in the region's commuter infrastructure. After its closure, much of the railway was forgotten, with sections integrated into the New York City Subway and others reclaimed by nature.