Lyons to deliver coal. In January 1887, the coal shipments had increased again, to daily. In August 1881, work began to double-track the line. By April 1882, the double track had been finished from Geneva to Bennett's and from Lyons to Thompson's. However, the complete double-tracking was still unfinished in 1893. of the line, which totaled , had been double-tracked as of 1914. The Geneva and Lyons was absorbed by the New York Central, which had operated it as a branch. The line was leased by the Fall Brook in 1893, but was itself taken over by the New York Central in 1899. References External links Railroad history of Finger Lakes region Railroads in New York State Defunct New York (state) railroads Predecessors of the New York Central Railroad Railway companies established in 1877 Railway companies disestablished in 1890 1877 establishments in New York (state)