With the closure of the Goodwater to Blewett section, trains ran only from Radville and Goodwater, then turned back to Radville. Into the 1950s, passenger service declined further and by 1959 regular train service ceased, with train service occurring only for grain cars as needed.
The closure of the Goodwater to Blewett section resulted in limited rail service, with trains traveling from Radville and back to Radville. Over time, passenger traffic decreased significantly, and by 1959, regular train operations were phased out, leaving only occasional freight runs for grain cars.