The last Conrail train from Utica to Sangerfield rumbles down Schuyler Street on April 14th 1982. Just five days later, the NYS&W would take over the line.
CR 2528 leads the WVUT-52 south across Genesee Street on their way to Sangerfield, NY. The New Hartford Depot can be seen behind the Hess gas station sign.
Conrail 8039, with the old Penn Central paint clearly showing through, leads the WVUT-52 across the Main Street Crossing in Clayville, NY.
The DL&W turntable in Utica is used for the last time on April 15th 1982. Fireman Jim Dundon handles the Conrail 7308 as Engineer Bob Dowling looks on. On April 17th, NYSW would take over operatio... (more)
WVUT-52 comes off the Blue Line headed for the main, as viewed from Schuyler Street tower in Utica, NY.
April 16, 1982 marked the last day of Conrail operations on the former DL&W Syracuse and Utica branches. WVUT-52 is shown here on the former NYO&W New Hartford industrial spur. The next day, the N... (more)
