A&GW is sold at foreclosure to five trustees who reorganize it as the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad Company.

A&GW is narrowed to standard gauge.

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1869

Jay Gould and W. A. O'Doherty named receivers for the A&GW, then transferred to Reuben Hitchcock of Cleveland.

1871

Gen. George McClellan and others purchase the A&GW at foreclosure.