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Associated Press story:

Bernie Wagenblast
Transportation Communications Newsletter
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/transport-communications/

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Restoration of Harpers Ferry train station expected to begin


A historic train station in the Eastern Panhandle will get a second life as 
restoration efforts are expected to begin soon.

The Harpers Ferry train station, built in 1894, will be restored to resemble 
how it appeared in the 1930s, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park 
Superintendent Donald Campbell said Friday.

The restored station, which could reopen by the end of 2007, will be used by 
the town, MARC commuters, Amtrak and the National Park Service, Campbell 
said.

``It will be beautiful,`` Campbell said.

A nearly $2.1 million contract was expected to be awarded in a few weeks to 
help with the restoration, Campbell said.
Plans include rebuilding a tower dismantled years ago and replacing the 
station`s rotted timber foundation with concrete. 

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The Railroad Station Historical Society maintains a database of existing
railroad structures at: http://www.rrshs.org

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