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All aboard, but new platform’s not finished

Written June 26th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

On Monday I stopped at Albany Station to see how the construction of a raised concrete platform was coming along. Just then Amtrak’s Train 11, the southbound Coast Starlight, pulled in.


Locomotives: Old, not so old, and really new

Written June 15th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Back on March 1, the Albany Parks Commission heard something about an aging railway switch engine that had been at work in the Albany and Millersburg yards for years.


Albany Station: Checking on the platform work

Written December 6th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

Construction has tied up about half of the passenger platform at Albany Station since September. The project continues, and completing it looks to be a while off.


Three things to notice at Albany Station

Written September 11th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

The temporary fencing at Albany Station caught my eye on Saturday. It was not the only noticeable thing there, I found when I stopped to take a closer look.


If you build a wall, somebody will spray it

Written June 27th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

The south leg of the walking and bike path between Albany Station and Swanson Park was built in 2015. Ever since then, the concrete blocks of the path’s retaining wall have proved irresistible to vandals with their spray cans.


Restroom outside depot: Still in the works

Written October 4th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

When I passed Albany Station on my bike ride Saturday, I remembered the talk some time ago about building a public restroom outside the city’s depot building. Whatever happened to that idea?


Trains and signs: The latest on Albany Station

Written October 16th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

Train service has been further reduced, but new automated signs are being installed. That about sums up the latest from Albany Station.


 
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