The New York Central presence in the Valley dates from 1883, when its Pine Creek RR opened between Wellsboro and Newberry, to haul coal. All these routes were merged into Conrail in 1976.
New York Central's influence in the Valley started with the opening of its Pine Creek Railroad in 1883, connecting Wellsboro and Newberry to haul coal. These lines were later merged into Conrail in 1976.