Acy Railroad Pins and Buttons
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Description: Founded in 1907, The Akron, Canton and Youngstown Railroad was organized with the intent to connect Akron, the rubber capital of the world with Canton, a hub of general manufacturing, and Youngstown, a steel producer. Initially a 7.5 mile terminal operation, AC&Y was well managed and efficient. AC&Y acquired Northern Ohio Railway in 1920 and became one of the most profitable Class I railroads in the country successfully competing with larger Eastern carries like PRR and B&O. AC&Y remained an entirely independent railroad until 1964 when it was sold to the Norfolk & Western and remained a subsidiary until 1982. Ironically AC&Y never did connect with Canton and Youngstown.
