This abandoned portion of line was once part of Maine Central's mainline route eastward to Portland, ME. From Hazens, it ran south through Crawford Notch, then at Conway headed east to Maine. It connected with the North Stratford Railroad (also abandoned) at Quebec Junction, just south of Hazens.
At Fabyan (see pictures), the line is operated south to Conway by the Crawford Scenic Railroad, who operates a tourist train through Crawford Notch.