Keyser Station - Keyser, West Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Bluejacket01
N 39° 26.520 W 078° 58.542
17S E 674198 N 4367783
The B&O Railroad completed the railroad through Keyser to Piedmont, WV on June 10, 1851. The station was built before 1917.
Waymark Code: WMD363
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member PFF
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The town of Keyser is named after William Keyser, a vice president for the B&O railroad. A bit of history and old photos of the station and yard can be found at Fred Riley's Railroad Page. An early 20th century view of the station can be found on Webshots.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes

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?:
Maintenance of Way

What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: The Baltiomore and Ohio Railroad; Chessie System; CSX Transportation

Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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