Re: (rshsdepot) Hinton, WV

["James Kelling" <james.kelling_@_nara.gov>]

This is a former C&O combination station built c. 1890 on the New River subdivision, with abandoned yards, interlocking tower, coaling tower and water tanks nearby.  Once a bustling railroad town along the river!

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From the Huntington News Network.
 
Bernie Wagenblast
Transportation Communications Newsletter
_http://groups.yahoo.com/group/transport-communications/_ 
(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/transport-communications/) 
 
Link to station photos: 
_http://www.huntingtonnews.net/state/060314-kinchen-station.html_ 
(http://www.huntingtonnews.net/state/060314-kinchen-station.html) 
 
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Phase 3 of Hinton Train Station Renovation Nearly Completed
March 15  2006
 

By: David M. Kinchen 
 
The ongoing restoration of the vintage Hinton train station is progressing  
with phase 3 nearing completion. This involves the installation of an  
underground drainage system for the century-old brick structure. The third phase  also 
includes a new concrete platform and attractive architectural fencing  
between the station and the train tracks. With phase 3 nearing completion, an  
estimated $485,000 has been spent for the project. The stationâ€*s slate roof has  
been replaced, along with many of the windows and woodwork. The city of Hinton  
has already applied for phase four funding. The total restoration project is  
expected to cost $1.5 million. The station serves Amtrakâ€*s Cardinal (Trains 50 
 and 51) service between Chicago and New York. The Cardinal operates three 
days a  week: Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, providing southern West Virginia 
with  economical public transportation to the outside world â€" a bonus in this era 
of  skyrocketing gasoline prices. The Hinton station serves the 
Princeton-Bluefield  area, as well as travelers from Tazewell and Wytheville,  VA.

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

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