Skykomish Depot - Skykomish, Washington
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Bluejacket01
N 47° 42.579 W 121° 21.398
10T E 623272 N 5285337
This depot was built in 1894, shortly after the Great Northern Railway began running trains through Skykomish in 1893. Prior to 1894, a boxcar was used as the depot.
Waymark Code: WMDD17
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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Since 1894, the depot has moved a few times, including in 2011, when it was moved to accomodate the enormous environmental clean-up of the town undertaken by the BNSF Railway. The Town of Skykomish gives a good accounting of the history of the town, including the depot.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: No

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?:
It appears to be not used.

What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Great Northern Railway

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