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At the Chester Depot Railroad Museum you’ll learn what it was like
to ride the rails!
The old train station is the focus of Chester’s downtown business
district which is listed on the National Historic Register. The Chester
Railroad Station was originally situated  at
the end of Main Street. There’s no exact original building date for the
depot, but the Western Railroad began operation in 1841. Originally, it
was a passenger station, which included a restaurant. Later, is was also
used for freight. When Conrail scheduled the Chester station for demolition,
public protest saved the historic landmark. The Chester Foundation was
formed and the building was moved across the tracks to its present location
on Prospect Street. The station now operates as a railroading museum, with
a Children’s Heritage Box Car. Each Spring, the old depot is the site of
Chester on Track, a family event which kicks off with a parade and includes
concerts, history presentations, games, and wagon rides.
On weekends in August, the Chester Depot Museum is open from 11am
to 4pm.
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Festivals, Music, Theater, Dance | Events | Golf
| Museums Artists &
Crafters | Skiing | State
Parks & Recreation Areas | Places to Eat
Country Stores | Places to Stay | Camp
Grounds | Pick
-Your-Own-Produce
Specialty Foods & Wine | Maple
Sugar Houses, Syrup & Breakfast
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