Amtrak Station - Pauls Valley, OK
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hamquilter
N 34° 44.506 W 097° 13.100
14S E 663098 N 3845852
Constructed in 2002, this small depot is a waiting room for the Heartland Flyer which comes through twice a day, from OKC to Ft. Worth.
Waymark Code: WMJ5PN
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2013
Views: 3
This small depot was constructed in June 2002, to serve as a waiting room for passengers boarding Amtrak's Heartland Flyer. This is a passenger train which leaves Oklahoma City every morning at 8:25, arrives in Pauls Valley at 9:31 am and travels on to Ft. Worth, arriving at 12:39 pm. It leaves Ft. Worth at 5:25pm, arriving in Pauls Valley at 8:21 pm, and on to Oklahoma City at 9:39 pm.
The residents of Pauls Valley were successful in saving the large Santa Fe depot south of this Amtrak station from demolition and that beautiful 1905 depot now houses the historical museum. When Amtrak began its Heartland Flyer route in June 1999, it became obvious that a waiting room was needed for boarding passengers. Through the efforts and donations of the City and many local citizens, this depot was built and dedicated in June 2002. It is a wood depot containing a waiting room and rest rooms, and is built in the same style as the main depot. The website below tells the story of the dedication and heart of the people of Pauls Valley.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: Amtrak
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?: Not listed
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