Wilson Train Station - Wilson, NY
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Rayman
N 43° 17.854 W 078° 49.608
17T E 676279 N 4796153
The train station in Wilson, NY was once part of the New York Central Railroad.
Waymark Code: WM1HQE
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2007
Views: 115
The Wilson Train Station was located on the Hojack Line of the New York Central Railroad. It was built in 1891 and it replaced the original station from 1876, which burned. The station was expanded in 1912 to its current size.
The Hojack Line ran parallel to Lake Ontario shoreline from Niagara Falls to Rochester. The line was abandoned around 1979 and the Wilson Historical Society took over sometime after that. Today, the station is still home to the Historical Society, and they have added a 1903 NYCRR caboose to the grounds.
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?:
Wilson Historical Society & Museum
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: New York Central Railroad
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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