FWD Depot - Wellington, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 34° 51.296 W 100° 12.616
14S E 389362 N 3857623
Brick combination passenger/freight depot.
Waymark Code: WM11FTF
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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While the railroad was chartered in 1873, service from Pampa to Childress (passing through Wellington) was not established until 1932. Service to Wellington continued until 1970. The railroad ceased operations entirely in 1982. The tracks have been removed next to the depot.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No

Is the station/depot open to the public?: No

If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
Vacant

What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: The Fort Worth & Denver Northern Railway

Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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