The line climbed from below  at Lake Junction to  just south of Minisink Road. In places the grade rose more than 4%, and some sections averaged 3%. By 1882, the connection was in operation and the Ogden Mine's dependence on the Morris Canal ended.
The railway line climbed from its base at Lake Junction to just south of Minisink Road. In some areas, the slope increased substantially, reaching grades of over 4% in certain sections, while averaging around 3% in others. By 1882, the connection was operational, and the Ogden Mine's dependence on the Morris Canal came to an end.