Essex Freight Station - Town of Essex, Centerbrook , Connecticut
Posted by: 
BruceS
N 41° 21.035 W 072° 24.314
18T E 717073 N 4580924
Former freight station for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad in Essex, Connecticut.
Waymark Code: WM4T9E
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2008
Views: 16
The station was built in 1892 for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, and the original Valley Railroad. The passenger station was located about 100 feet north of this station. The station has been restored and serves as the offices, ticket station for the Valley Railroad which operates the Essex Steam Train from this station.
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?: New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad - Valley 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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