Amtrak Station - Lamar, CO
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condor1
N 38° 05.388 W 102° 37.108
13S E 708851 N 4218457
Located in the small town of Lamar the station has functioned continuously as a major crosscountry hub for many, many decades.
Waymark Code: WM7G55
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2009
Views: 11
This restored 1906 depot is still in use with daily Amtrak service between Chicago and Los Angeles. Three major highways (U.S. 50, U.S. 287, and U.S. 385) pass through town.
Hardwood floors and original red clay bricks adorn this very nice structure. Sculptured moldings surround the inside space and what looks like original (not new) wood and wrought iron benches dot the facility.
Amtrak does not provide ticketing or baggage services at this facility. A caretaker opens the Visitors Center to serve passengers at train times.
Lamar is served by two daily trains
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
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?:
This Amtrak station serves a dual purpose. It is the active station for the southeastern corner of Colorado. It also serves as the southeastern Colorado Welcome Center.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Currently: Amtrak / Historically: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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