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Nostalgia & History > Smithsburg,MD. Western Maryland Rwy. station gets new lifeDate: 01/22/19 15:38 Smithsburg,MD. Western Maryland Rwy. station gets new life Author: warren1977 The Smithsburg, MD. railroad station has a new use, the town police station. The 5-member force moved in recently, the station is also avalable for other law enforcement to use.
The station was built of native limestone in 1895 for the Western Maryland Railway, railroad use was ended in 1970s. Building remodeled in early 1990s, a variety of businesses have been here including: Bank, hair salon, insurance agent, telephone services, and a jewelry retailer. Thanks to the R&LHS for info. Date: 01/22/19 16:52 Re: Smithsburg,MD. Western Maryland Rwy. station gets new life Author: boejoe Always glad to see history preserved. I see from a map that this is on the line eastward from Hagerstown toward Blue Ridge Summit PA. Local T.O. members: is the track CSX or Maryland Midland ? TIA
Date: 01/22/19 17:00 Re: Smithsburg,MD. Western Maryland Rwy. station gets new life Author: warren1977 CSX, Highfield is a few miles east.
Eastbound at Smithsburg 11-25-18, CSX turns left at Highfield, MMID goes to the right. Warren W. Jenkins photo Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/22/19 17:11 by warren1977. Date: 01/22/19 17:45 Re: Smithsburg,MD. Western Maryland Rwy. station gets new life Author: GPutz Very interesting. Thanks for posting. I'll stop by next time I'm up there. Gerry
Date: 01/22/19 18:57 Re: Smithsburg,MD. Western Maryland Rwy. station gets new life Author: icancmp193 Hope they don't need to respond quickly in the sedan.
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