White River Junction Wrote:
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> I noticed when I was on Amtrak 6 stopped in Grand Junction that there appear to be two historic RR depots. There is one that (I think) Amtrak used for awhile and then abandoned in favor of an adjacent shelter. I assume that one was the old D&RGW depot. However, just east of that building is another with a big "Union Station" sign on the top. Can anyone tell me the story behind these two structures? D&RGW was the only game in town, yes?
Why were there two stations?
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> photo of the westernmost building: [www.tomrawson.net]
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> photo of the easternmost building: [www.tomrawson.net]

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Happy Anniversary, White River Junction. It seems that you had the same question a year ago.

Passenger Stations in Grand Junction, Colorado
Author: White River Junction
Date: 08-16-2017 - 15:23

I was on the Amtrak California Zephyr in July. I saw that there are two (out-of-use) passenger stations right next to each other on the UP (DRGW) main line. Why are there two? And is one called "Union Station"? I thought the D&RGW was the only game in town. [www.altamontpress.com]

Here's the AP search for [Grand Junction]: [www.altamontpress.com]