A Different Mohawk River Crossing. On Sunday, April 24, 2016, a CSX work project necessitated Amtrak's diversion over the Selkirk/Carman Branch from CP169 at Mohawk. This bridge is normally only used by CSX trains bound for Selkirk Yard and beyond, but is a favorite spot of area railfans. AMTK 159 (P42DC) leads Train 64 (Maple Leaf) on the last detour run of the day.
This 500-plus mile day run connects the largest city in the United States with the largest city in Canada. Its route takes it through the Hudson and Mohawk River valleys and across Niagara Gorge.
