 As early as 1968, word started to spread that the B&M was looking to abandon the Conway Branch, and in a 1968 railfan-charted "Snow Train" (round trip Boston to North Conway/Intervale) that Smith was a part of, saw what North Conway had for facilities.Shortly after, a meeting was held with Levy and Reed where a handshake agreement was made and the beginnings of a railroad were underway.In 1970 the B&M petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission to abandon the line north of Ossipee.