The choice of route through Innherred was largely without much debate, as the line naturally went through all the towns and most of the important villages. Sunnan was a natural place to halt construction, as it is located at the foot of the lake of Snåsavatnet, allowing connection with steam ships. Scheduled services on Snåsavatnet started in 1871 with SS "Dina", which was replaced with SS "Bonden" in 1885. From 1904 to 1921, "Bonden" was supplemented with MS "St. Olaf", although SS "Bonden" remained in corresponding service with the train until 1926.