"The Towerman's View (And Project Update 4)" NYS&W Watchman's Tower, Utica NY

Views of New York, Susquehanna & Western's UT-1 from Utica NY's Schuyler Street tower on June 3, 2026 are featured. Also included are updates on the Utica & Mohawk Valley NRHS Chapter's ambitious renovation work on the old Schuyler Street tower. Though owned by the Susquehanna, the U&MV NRHS Chapter has maintained the tower for many years, the last major work having been done approximately 20 years ago. My good friend, Bill Moll, a retired railroader who at one point operated this tower during its final days of operation in the 1980s, provides commentary as the short freight approaches. Bill also discusses his "birthday run" as engineer on the Adirondack Railroad, which run is featured near the tail-end of this recent video:    • "The Buck Stops Here" Special Stop: Buck P...