All images are for sale. For purchase information, Contact John Grogan, [email protected]. The era of passenger train service in the south started its decline in the late 1940's and had forced railroad companies to end passenger service completely by the early 1960's. With improved highways and owning a car was no more a luxury; riders begin using cars as a primary means of travel. So many depots were torn down as railroad companies abandoned lines while others fell into disrepair. Fortunately many have been restored and repurposed for offices and other businesses. In other regions of the country passenger rail service brings commuters to and from work. Amtrak provides passenger service to the nation’s largest cities, mostly located in the north, but branches out across the country. With the costs of transportation rising and the uncertainly of fuel prices, passenger rail service is beginning to get a second look. Many cities with public rail service are looking to expand out to cover more riders. Cities and states are looking at rail to deliver more riders as revenues shrink for road expansion and repair. This site is to record the remaining depots and their history and architectural uniqueness. Please share your images and history of these buildings from your own collections and experiences.
