2018 Recent Depot Destruction on CSX

Otto Vondrak · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2018 10:10 am

It seems through the months of April and May CSX has been wiping out vacant depots along its right of way. Here's a partial list...

Nelson, Va - can't confirm of this has been torn down yet

http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local ... 1956e.html

Abbeville, S.C.

http://www.wyff4.com/article/police-rep ... n/20709459

Balcony Falls - supposedly torn down last week but can't get confirmation

Have there been others? I am trying to compile a list for a story I'm working on. Any leads to credible news sources are appreciated. Thank you.

-otto-

Son of a Coast Liner · **Joined:** Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:06 am **Posts:** 28

Balcony Falls was indeed torn down.

Gladstone is still standing but its not looking good.

CSX also recently tore down former C&O A Cabin in Alleghany VA.

Otto Vondrak · **Posted:** Mon May 21, 2018 3:15 pm

Son of a Coast Liner wrote:

Balcony Falls was indeed torn down.

I could kick myself for never recording that scene. I figured it was safe because the building was being used by the railroad. Thanks for leads on the others.

-otto-

Trainkid456 · **Joined:** Thu May 05, 2016 6:30 pm **Posts:** 240

Otto Vondrak wrote:

Son of a Coast Liner wrote:

Balcony Falls was indeed torn down.

I could kick myself for never recording that scene. I figured it was safe because the building was being used by the railroad. Thanks for leads on the others.

-otto-

Any building owned by a railroad can be torn down with little or no notice. I had to learn that lesson the hard way with one of my favorite depots in Illinois.

The Clinchfield depot in Dante, VA was/is in danger of demolition by CSX and last I heard the town was pushing for its preservation. I'm not sure what became of it but I believe it's still standing.

http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/dante ... be111.html

Thomas

RookieFireman · **Joined:** Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:39 am **Posts:** 91

Trainkid456 wrote:

Otto Vondrak wrote:

Son of a Coast Liner wrote:

Balcony Falls was indeed torn down.

I could kick myself for never recording that scene. I figured it was safe because the building was being used by the railroad. Thanks for leads on the others.

-otto-

Any building owned by a railroad can be torn down with little or no notice. I had to learn that lesson the hard way with one of my favorite depots in Illinois.

The Clinchfield depot in Dante, VA was/is in danger of demolition by CSX and last I heard the town was pushing for its preservation. I'm not sure what became of it but I believe it's still standing.

http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/dante ... be111.html

Thomas

So far as I've heard, the Dante depot is still standing but not by much. The roof caved in a few years ago now, and it was pretty trashed on the inside before that.

Charlie · **Posted:** Thu May 31, 2018 11:07 pm

One more just reported.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=42062

Mr. Ed · **Posted:** Fri Jun 01, 2018 9:41 am

They are eliminating insurance and liability costs. They might try to sell them off. Cheaper than razing them.

Later!
Mr. Ed