Lake Shore Railway Museum - 1869 New York Central Depot - Train Stations/Depots on Waymarking.com

The depot was built in 1869 by the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad, which was controlled by the New York Central. The depot is red stone over sandstone foundation. The last regular passenger train stopped here in 1960. Building and property was abandoned by the railroad and slated for demolition. Depot and property saved by Lake Shore Railway Historical Society in mid-1960's. Now the center of the Lake Shore Railway Museum, 31 Wall Street, North East, PA 16428, which opened to the public in 1970. Museum focuses on regional railroad history, especially that of nearby Erie General Electric, which has constructed locomotives since 1911. Two and a half acres of land adjacent the the busy CSX and NS Railroad mainlines

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?: Railroad historical museum. What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, New York Central Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]

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