From the Chenango Union of Norwich, NY
Wednesday, July 26, 1871

Opening Of The DeRuyter Branch Of The Midland

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   We are happy to be able to announce, as the public will beto hear, that the DeRuyter Branch of the Midland Railroad will be opened on Monday next, July 31st. This event has been delayed beyond the time expected, but it was thought best to thoroughly ballast the road and have it in complete order before regular trains commenced running.

   We understand that two trains will run each way daily - one of them probably freight and accommodation - one of which will arrive here in time for the morning train north, and the other in time to conect with the 1:45 p.m. train south. The last train to DeRuyter will probably leave after the arrival of the evening trains from Binghamton and Utica on the D.L.& W. Railroad.

   This opening will be hailed with especial pleasure by the people of Plymouth, Otselic and other towns through and near which the Branch passes. It brings them within an hour of Norwich, and gives quick transit to more distant places when they have occasion to go abroad.

   Preparations have for some time been in progress for the necessary additional rolling stock, and we learn that six or seven new locomotives, and additional freight and passenger cars will be brought out in time to meet this new demand. The official announcement of the running of trains will probably be made this week.