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The Hershey Railway was constructed by American chocolate company Hershey in 1916 after having acquired large sugar cane plantations 30 miles east of Havana about half way to Matanzas. A large sugar factory was also built there. Due to objections of a competitor, the railroad was not allowed to end in the city centre, so a terminal was established at Casablanca. The line was electrified in 1922. For many years Brill railcars were used to transport passengers. In 1998 ex-Barcelona EMUs replaced the brill cars on all but the branches and tourist charters. An interesting collection of General Electric steeple-cab electric locos was also used.
The Hershey Railway was constructed by American chocolate company Hershey in 1916 after having acquired large sugar cane plantations 30 miles east of Havana about half way to Matanzas. A large sugar factory was also built there. Due to objections of a competitor, the railroad was not allowed to end in the city centre, so a terminal was established at Casablanca. The line was electrified in 1922. For many years Brill railcars were used to transport passengers. In 1998 ex-Barcelona EMUs replaced the brill cars on all but the branches and tourist charters. An interesting collection of General Electric steeple-cab electric locos was also used.
