Delaware and Hudson Ownership
In 1934, the New York State Public Service Commission permitted the discontinuance of passenger service on the C&CV. The last scheduled passenger train left Cooperstown on June 24.
Under Delaware and Hudson Company ownership, the C&CV became known as the "Cooperstown Branch" and was used "for freight only until 1930 when the rails were pulled up". The D&H built an ornate stone station in Cooperstown shortly after the takeover. Along with a branch to Cherry Valley, New York, the former C&CV line became a rural feeder into the D&H mainline. The D&H constructed a turntable and small locomotive maintenance facility in Cooperstown which were removed in the 1950s. The C&CV was merged into the D&H effective March 1, 1957.
On September 10 and 11, 1949, the New York Freedom train visited Cooperstown, drawing over 4,000 visitors.
The line carried on a quiet existence, using S unit type Alco switchers and even an RS-11 made an appearance in the 1960s. Through the 1960s the former C&CV line experienced declining traffic under D&H ownership.
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