Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Depot, railway station in Aberdeen, the United States of America
The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Depot is a brick and concrete passenger station built in 1911 in Aberdeen. The two-story structure served as a division point for train operations, with company offices on the upper floors and a sturdy design that reflects early 20th-century railway architecture.
The depot was built in 1911 to replace an earlier wooden structure destroyed by fire. Passenger trains operated from the station until April 1969, when service ended, marking the closure of a significant chapter in the town's rail history.
The station served as a vital meeting point where the community gathered around the arrival and departure of trains. Today, the model railroad club in the basement keeps the town's railway heritage alive through displays and open houses for visitors.
The station is located at Railroad Avenue SW in downtown Aberdeen and is easy to spot with its distinctive brick walls. Visitors can view the exterior anytime, and the model railroad club in the basement offers open houses from October through February.
The model railroad club's layout in the basement is remarkably extensive, with trains taking about 25 minutes to complete a full circuit. This impressive display keeps railway passion alive and represents the community's commitment to preserving this slice of history.
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