Little Train, Big Trestle
On December 16, 1986, the Susquehanna ran a one-car inspection train to see the new routing for their trains. This new route would allow the Susie-Q to avoid the traffic congestion on the former Erie Graham line. The project involved upgrading most of the original NYS&W main between Little Ferry and Sparta Junction, as well as restoring the abandoned ex-L&HR main line from Sparta Junction to Maybrook. The Susquehanna had recently purchased two F45's, the likes of which had not previously been seen on an eastern railroad. NYS&W 3638's paint was completed just hours before the inspection trip, and the lettering could not be applied in time for its first run. The trip routing was Little Ferry - Sparta Junction on the NYS&W, Sparta Junction - Maybrook on the former L&HR, a reverse move from Maybrook - Campbell Hall, and return to Little Ferry via the Graham Line. Here the train crosses Moodna viaduct on its return to Little Ferry.
Little Train, Big Trestle
On December 16, 1986, the Susquehanna ran a one-car inspection train to see the new routing for their trains. This new route would allow the Susie-Q to avoid the traffic congestion on the former Erie Graham line. The project involved upgrading most of the original NYS&W main between Little Ferry and Sparta Junction, as well as restoring the abandoned ex-L&HR main line from Sparta Junction to Maybrook. The Susquehanna had recently purchased two F45's, the likes of which had not previously been seen on an eastern railroad. NYS&W 3638's paint was completed just hours before the inspection trip, and the lettering could not be applied in time for its first run. The trip routing was Little Ferry - Sparta Junction on the NYS&W, Sparta Junction - Maybrook on the former L&HR, a reverse move from Maybrook - Campbell Hall, and return to Little Ferry via the Graham Line. Here the train crosses Moodna viaduct on its return to Little Ferry.