It's understandable, but disappointing that the depot must be torn down.

From the article:

"No one faults the railroad, which about nine years ago was willing to give the depot to a local group that had secured a $500,000 grant to create a railroad museum. That effort crashed on the rocks of local politics and uncertainty over the county’s potential financial exposure."

I wish the article provided a little explanation on the local politics which prevented the grant from being used. Perhaps there is an Altamont Press reader who can fill us in.