and dignitaries. The DeWitt Clinton, pulling three cars, covered the route in forty-seven minutes. Another eight cars had to be pulled by horses. In 1832, a rider wrote in his journal. References External links Mohawk & Hudson Railroad details and map Defunct New York (state) railroads Predecessors of the New York Central Railroad Erie Canal Schenectady, New York Railway companies established in 1847 Railway companies disestablished in 1853 Transportation in Albany, New York History of Albany, New York 1826 establishments in New York (state) Transportation in Albany County, New York American companies disestablished in 1853 American companies established in 1847