Sandstone station explained

Style:Amtrak
Style2:Amtrak old
Sandstone, MN
Type:Inter-city rail station
Address:4th Street and Main Street, Sandstone, Minnesota 55072
Line:BNSF Hinckley Subdivision
Platform:1 side platform (removed)
Tracks:1
Opened:1895
April 15, 1975 (Amtrak)[1]
Closed:1971
April 7, 1985
Coordinates:46.1328°N -92.8673°W
Other Services Header:Former services

The Sandstone station of Sandstone, Minnesota was built in 1895 and served the Great Northern Railway and successor Burlington Northern until 1971. Passenger service ceased upon the formation of Amtrak, but resumed between Minneapolis and Superior in 1975. Sandstone was served by the Arrowhead and later the North Star between Chicago and Duluth. Service ceased after April 7, 1985.[2] The depot still exists, but has been relocated from the tracks.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: . Amtrak Opens Twin Ports Service . January 5, 2022 . The Pioneer . April 16, 1975 . . 20. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Amtrak's North Star Takes Last Run . November 19, 2018 . The Journal Times . April 8, 1985 . . 3. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Pine County Minnesota Railroad Stations.