Oregon Trunk Depot, Metolius, Oregon
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Volcanoguy
N 44° 35.232 W 121° 10.728
10T E 644565 N 4938708
The historic railroad station at Metolius, Oregon.
Waymark Code: WM1841
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2007
Views: 42
The last railroad war in the U.S. occurred when the Oregon Trunk R.R. and the Deschutes R.R. constructed competing lines up the Deschutes River from the Columbia to Central Oregon. The Oregon Trunk R.R. won the race reaching Metolius first. At Metolius the to competing lines joined and shared track south to Bend. This depot served both railroads and was constructed in 1911. The Depot has been moved a short distance to it’s current location.
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?:
Depot is available for rental for meetings, weddings, and other special occasions.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Oregon Trunk Railroad, Deschutes Railroad
Station/Depot Web Site: Not listed
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