Suffolk Seaboard Passenger Station
N 36° 44.024 W 076° 34.849
18S E 358851 N 4066499
Suffolk Seabord Passenger Station now serves as an interesting tourist stop for railroad enthusiasts.
Waymark Code: WM19DK
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/04/2007
Views: 89
The Seaboard Passenger Train Station (1885), in continuous use until the mid-20th century, has been renovated as a railroad museum featuring a two-room HO-scale model of Suffolk in 1907. It is located near the Suffolk tourism center, the Nansemond River, and several historic sites near the old downtown of Suffolk. A caboose sits nearby. There are geocaches within walking distance.
The coordinates are from the caboose area.
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?: The Seaboard Passenger Train Station (1885) has been renovated as a railroad museum featuring a two-room HO-scale model of Suffolk in 1907.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Seaboard Coast Line
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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