Houston & Texas Central Railroad Depot - Frisco, TX, US
N 33° 08.633 W 096° 50.034
14S E 702038 N 3669326
Houston & Texas Central Railroad Depot is in the Museum of the American Railroad collection of structures.
Waymark Code: WMQMD1
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/02/2016
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The Houston & Texas Central was the first railroad to reach Dallas in 1872. The Texas & New Orleans arrived in 1903 by which time both railroads were part of the Southern Pacific system.
The depot served passengers until 1918, when it became the Yardmaster's office. In 1963, it was relocated 1¼ miles from its original site to Fair Park with inauguration of the Age of Steam Railroad Museum, precursor to the Museum of the American Railroad.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Museum of the American Railroad collection of structures.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Houston & Texas Central
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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