Initially the line had three daily trains run from Elverum via Kongsvinger to Oslo, increasing to four after a few years. Travel time varied between departures, but was around three hours on the full line, calling at fifteen stations. The then municipality of Brandval was similar to other places effected by the new line. The station was placed at Roverud, while Brandval proper was not given a station, despite the railway passing right by. The issue was resolved through Brandval Station being privately funded, opening on 22 January 1912.