New York, Susquehanna & Western No. 3040, long the primary power on the railroad's Utica NY line, experienced several breakdowns in January 2022, the last occurring in Sangerfield on Jan 20th.

On Jan 25th, help arrived in the form of CSX 2651, a GP38-2. This engine came up from New Jersey on the Susquehanna's SU99, then came east from Syracuse on CSX.

This video captures 2651's first day working the Utica branch.

The opening scene is on Utica's Schuyler Street where the train holds for a few moments to make sure a parked car doesn't have to be moved. The car's owner comes out of his home to check on things as well.

Following scenes include activity in nearby New Hartford on former NYO&W Utica Division tracks then, back on the main, in Chadwicks, Clayville & Paris Station.

The video concludes with 2651 bringing 3040 and 12 freight cars northbound on Schuyler Street approximately 4:30pm.

The train stopped again for a parked car; this time the owner had to move it to allow the train to proceed.