A test-run of the Colorado Railcar DMU passes Maywood Station on October 12, 2002. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

The crowd awaits the arrival of the October 13, 2002 Fall Foliage train at Maywood Station. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

The Fall Foilage Train arrives at Maywood Station on October 13, 2002. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

The crowd boards the Fall Foliage Train at Maywood Station on October 13, 2002. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

The Maywood Avenue side of the station is seen on October 20, 2002. A banner was placed on the building to promote the October train rides. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

Santa visited Maywood Station at the 1st AnnualSanta at Maywood Station on Saturday, December 21, 2002. A group of happy youngsters pose for a photo with the "jolly one". (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

On February 17, 2003, a massive storm passed through our area, dumping up to 2 feet of snow in places. Afterward, the NYS&W railroad called upon its historic Russell snowplow to clear the line. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

The plow train is seen passing Maywood Station on February 18, 2003. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

On March 1, 2003, a ceremony was held at the Maywood Station for the unveiling of the new station sign. Attendees included NJ State Assemblywoman Loretta Weinberg and Assemblyman Gordon Johnson, Maywood Mayor Kuss and several Maywood town council members. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

The Maywood sign was hand-carved and painted by MSHC members Tim Moses and Kristen Kaminski and is a replica of the sign used at the turn of the 20th century. MSHC members Tim Moses and Ed Kaminski are shown applying the sign on the front of Maywood Station on March 1, 2003. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

The New York, Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society's restored NYS&W Budd Rail Diesel Car M-1 was posed nearby for the formal Dedication Ceremony of Maywood Station onto the New Jersey and National Register's of Historical Places on June 28, 2003. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

The crowd begins to assemble near the station for the formal Dedication Ceremony of Maywood Station onto the New Jersey and National Register's of Historical Places on June 28, 2003. (Photo by Rich Henion)

A large crowd of onlookers listened to speakers from all branches of state, county and local government at the June 28, 2003 formal Dedication Ceremony of Maywood Station onto the New Jersey and National Register of Historical Places. (Photo by Keith Smollin)

The Honorable U. S. Senator Frank Lautenberg is shown addressing the crowd at the June 28, 2003 formal Dedication Ceremony of Maywood Station onto the New Jersey and National Register's of Historical Places. (Photo by Keith Smollin)

At the June 28, 2003 Dedication Ceremony of Maywood Station onto the New Jersey and National Register's of Historical Places, a number of dignitaries gave speeches and presented Proclamations to the MSHC. These included (pictured left to right) Freeholder David Ganz, Freeholder Jim Carroll, Freeholder Chairperson Valerie Vanieri-Huttle, U. S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, Judge Linda Baer and Assemblyman Gordon Johnson. (Photo by Keith Smollin)

In May 2005, the Maywood Station Historical Committee sponsored a Children's Drawing Contest open to all Maywood children with one winner each in the Kindergarten through 3rd grades and 4th through 8th grades. The theme was Maywood Station or the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad - past or present. 2nd grader Taryn McManus won the Kindergarten through 3rd grade category with this drawing of Maywood Station. Taryn's entry also featured animation with a small train that could be pushed back and forth across the front of the drawing.

In the Maywood Station Historical Committee's 2005 Children's Drawing Contest, 5th grader Brett Rivera won the 4th through 8th grade category with this drawing of a modern New York, Susquehanna & Western diesel locomotive. Brett showed originality by drawing a detailed "nose view".

The July 17, 2005 Maywood Station Museum Open House was extremely well attended as visitors were treated to numerous images, artifacts and displays. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

A scene from the July 17, 2005 Maywood Station Museum Open House. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

Our Station Agent, "Steve", answers questions at the July 17, 2005 Maywood Station Museum Open House. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

A view inside the Maywood Station Museum at the July 17, 2005 Open House. (Photo by Jim Signorelli)

Many visitors were on hand at the July 17, 2005 Open House to see the many artifacts, photos and displays at the Maywood Station Museum. (Photo by Jim Signorelli)

An original Maywood Station desk is on permanent display at the Maywood Station Museum. This view was taken at the July 17, 2005 Open House. (Photo by Jim Signorelli)

The station is full of visitors at the September 18, 2005 Maywood Station Museum Open House. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

The September 28, 2005 MSHC Membership Meeting featured a special slideshow by noted photographer and railroad historian Walter E. Zullig, Jr. Walter lived in Maywood from 1941 to 1962 and treated MSHC members to a great selection of his slides of Maywood and the surrounding area taken during the 1950's through 1970's. Pictured is Walter (center) receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from MSHC members Tom Murphy (left), former Mayor of Maywood, and Pat Reynolds (right), retired Maywood Police Chief. (Photo by Gus Aversa)

On Sunday, October 16, 2005, the towns of Maywood and Rochelle Park combined to host "A Day in the Park" Hurricane Relief Fundraiser at Memorial Park in Maywood to benefit Greenbrier Elementary School in Baton Rouge, LA. The MSHC participated in the event by holding raffles for Maywood Station models and assisting Park Ave BMW of Maywood by raffling a BMW Child's car. All proceeds of the raffles were donated to the effort. Shown in the photo are MSHC member helping out at our table. (Photo by Keith Smollin)

On December 17, 2005, the MSHC hosted its 4th Annual Santa at Maywood Station. The MSHC held its first "Santa at Maywood Station" in 2002 with 62 parents and children attending while the station restoration was ongoing. Since then, the event has grown each year and this years event was a new high with 295 parents and children attending. In the photo, Santa poses for a photo with a happy youngster. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

A little one converses with Santa at the 4th Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 17, 2005. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

The 4th Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 17, 2005 was the largest yet. The photo show the line of children and parents waiting to see Santa, which at times wrapped around the station. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

At the 4th Annual Santa at Maywod Station on December 17, 2005, the parent of each child was given a free raffle chance to win grand prizes courtesy of Park Ave BMW, LGB America Corp. and Atlas Model Railroad Co. The photo shows MSHC member Gus Aversa handing a free raffle ticket to a parent entering the station. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

The happy winner of the free raffle for the Child's Battery Powered BMW Z-4 Riding Car courtesy of Park Ave BMW is shown enjoying her prize at the 4th Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 17, 2005. (Photo by Johanna Clemente-Romano)

The winner of the free raffle for the complete G-Gauge starter trainset courtesy of LGB America Corp. is shown receiving his prize with his brother and mom at the 4th Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 17, 2005. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

On June 20, 2006, Vanity Fair Magazine contracted the MSHC to use Maywood Station for a photo shoot of up-and-coming Grammy winning or Grammy nominated "alternative country" musicians. The feature appeared in their November 2006 issue. In the photo, from left to right, artists Patty Griffin, Ryan Adams, Alejandro Escovedo, Tift Merritt, Steve Earle and Dan Zanes walk past Maywood Station Caboose 24542. The railroad tracks were closed during the entire photo shoot. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

Musician Ryan Adams poses for a photo at the June 20, 2006 Vanity Fair Magazine photo shoot at Maywood Station. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

On August 6, 2006 the Maywood Station Museum hosted an Open House celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway. Local railroad historical societies and model railroad clubs participated in the event. (Photo by Matthew Greco)

A view of the Northern New Jersey N-Trak Club N-scale modular train layout at the 125th Anniversary of the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway Open House at Maywood Station on August 6, 2006. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

A view of Sussex County Model Railroad Club member Dave Rutan's H.O. scale modular train layout based on the Sussex Branch of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, which was displayed at the August 6, 2006 Maywood Station Museum Open House celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

A view of the Sussex County Model Raiload Club's exhibit at the August 6, 2006 Maywood Station Museum Open House celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway. (Photo by Karl Erk)

On September 15, 2006, the MSHC presented a Certificate of Appreciation to William Zollars, Chief Executive Officer of YRC Worldwide. Recently, YRC Worldwide's Yellow Freight subsidiary transported an antique baggage cart from Buzzards Bay, MA to Maywood Station. The MSHC recognized Mr. Zollars efforts in arranging and donating the transportation. (Photo by Matthew Greco)

Visitors to the September 24, 2006 Maywood Station Museum Open House were treated to The General Lee, from the hit 1970's TV series and recent movie, The Dukes of Hazard, and antique automobiles. (Photo by Gus Aversa)

The General Lee, from the 1970's hit TV series and recent movie, The Dukes of Hazard, and antique automobiles were on display for visitors to inspect at the September 24, 2006 Maywood Station Museum Open House. (Photo by Gus Aversa)

On October 19, 2006, all five 2nd grade classes from Memorial School in Maywood individually visited the Maywood Station Museum for a class trip. In the photo, MSHC member Ed Quinn answers questions from students about Maywood Station Caboose 24542. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski

A 2nd grade class from Memorial School in Maywood is shown being given a tour of Maywood Station Caboose 24542 during their class trip to the Maywood Station Museum on October 19, 2006. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

At the November 8, 2006 MSHC Membership Meeting, Maywood Hardware Co. was recognized by the MSHC for their ongoing support of the Maywood Station restoration project and museum. In the photo, MSHC members Keith Smollin (far left) and Rob Pisani (far right) present framed Certificates of Appreciation to Barbara, Stephen and Henry Miller, proprietors of Maywood Hardware Co. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

At the November 12, 2006 Maywood Station Museum Open House, a special exhibit was shown centering on the life of D. Wesley "Wes" Hoag who resided in Maywood most of life from 1895 to 1970. His family gracious donated many artifacts from his 45-year career as an engineer on the NYS&W Railroad and his 40-years volunteering at Peerless Company of the Maywood Fire Department as well as several other civic organizations. Shown is a portion of the many items that were on display at the Open House. (Photo by Joseph M. Katzenstein)

On December 16, 2006, the MSHC hosted its 5th Annual Santa at Maywood Station. A tremendous turnout of parents and children came to the station to meet Santa. This view shows the crowd waiting to enter the station. (Photo by Hector Hernandez)

A thrilled family of children pose for a photo with Santa at the 5th Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 16, 2006. (Photo by Rosemarie Kaminski)

The happy free raffle winner of the Child's BMW Z-6 Pedal Car courtesy of Park Ave BMW takes a spin in her new car at the 5th Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 16, 2006. (Photo by Rosemarie Kaminski)

The free raffle winner of the G-Gauge Complete Starter Train Set courtesy of LGB America Corp. poses for a photo at the 5th Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 16, 2006. (Photo by Rosemarie Kaminski)

Santa poses for a photo with the free raffle winner of the Atlas Model Railroad Co. Complete Starter H.O. Train Set at the 5th Annual Santa at Maywood Station on December 16, 2006. (Photo by Hector Hernandez, Jr.)

The MSHC held its Annual Membership Holiday Party on at the Triboro Restaurant in Maywood, NJ on December 27, 2006. Good times and good food were enjoyed by all. The MSHC thanks our hosts, Tony and Tina Pizzanelli, for a great evening! (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

Retired Maywood Police Chief and MSHC member, Pat Reynolds, addresses the membership at the Annual MSHC Holiday Party on December 27, 2006. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

Another view of the Annual MSHC Holiday Party on December 27, 2006. (Photo by Robert P. Pisani)

The Maywood Fire Department brought their superbly restored 1938 Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine to Maywood Fire Department Day at Maywood Station on May 20, 2007. Maywood Fire Department member Frank Lichtenberger was on-hand to provide tours of the fire engine and answer visitor questions. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

Maywood Fire Department member Frank Lichtenberger poses with their restored 1938 Ahrens-Fox fire engine in this unusual "fish-eye" lens view taken at Maywood Fire Department Day at Maywood Station on May 20, 2007. (Photo by Hector Hernandez, Jr.)

At the May 20, 2007 Maywood Station Museum Open House, bronze memorial markers were dedicated on the star at the flagpole of Maywood Station in rememberance of George J. Haag and Edward P. Hazuka. Both individuals passed away in late 2006 and were members of the Maywood Station Historical Committee who were instrumental in the station restoration. (Photo by Hector Hernandez, Jr.)

Members of the Hazuka and Haag families are shown at Maywood Station's flagpole where, earlier at the May 20, 2007 Maywood Station Museum Open House, bronze memorial markers were dedicated in Edward P. Hazuka and George J. Haag's memories by the Maywood Station Historical Committee and Reverend William von Husen of Crossroads Community Church. (Photo by Hector Hernandez, Jr.)

At the June 13, 2007 MSHC Membership Meeting, Frank Lichtenberger was presented a Certificate of Appreciation for his assistance in the Maywood Station restoration and preservation. Frank spent over 6 months performing wood working to make two exact replicas of the original 1872 Maywood Station roof finials. He also has been instrumental in bringing the Maywood Fire Department's meticulously restored 1938 Ahrens-Fox fire engine to several Maywood Station Museum Open Houses. From left to right are Tim Moses, Ed Quinn, Frank Lichtenberger, Rob Pisani, Matthew Greco, Joe Mele, Joseph Katzenstein, and Keith Smollin. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)

The Nutley, NJ Cub Scouts visited the Maywood Station Museum on September 22, 2007 for a tour and to learn about the history of the station. In the photo, MSHC member Ed Quinn (right), who is also a Rochelle Park, NJ Scoutmaster, is shown teaching the scouts and their parents about how the station once operated. (Photo by E. S. Kaminski)