However , its importance was reduced with the company 's acquisition of the Utica & Black River Railroad ( with its depot in Clayton ) in 1886 .
This route was a vital link from the southern part of the state to the ferry terminal to Canada .
Its importance was reduced with the company 's acquisition of the Utica & Black River Railroad ( with its depot in Clayton ) in 1886 .
This route was a vital link from the southern part of the state to the ferry terminal to Canada .