Whittier Depot - Whittier, Alaska
N 60° 46.610 W 148° 41.765
6V E 407630 N 6739123
The Whittier Depot is today a tent that provides shelter while serving trains from Anchorage.
Waymark Code: WMACND
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2010
Views: 9
The train service to Whittier consists of a diesel-powered double-decked passenger car, pulling a passenger car. The service provides a connection from Anchorage to Whittier to enable tourists to walk across the street and take boat tours of Prince William Sound.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: The Alaska Railroad
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed
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