I have been looking for any photos of the Portales NM station. I would like photos when it was in use. Building a HO layout based on this station. Would like to know the layout of the tracks and general layout of the depot. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
here is one
and this
and this one
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Thanks. Looks like two tracks on one side. Also have seen pic with one track on the other side.
Curious as how they could unload freight and passengers.
Hey Larry!
Sorry, I can't help you with any information about the station, but I will
WELCOME you to the forums!
Looks like an interesting building. Obviously a busy place when Henry's photo was taken.
Regards,
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
The station still exists. Go to Google Street view, 218 W railroad Ave.
Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com
The side opposite the Portales sign looks more freighty
I did see a letter to the editor from a former station master. His subject was when the station actually closed, but referenced a photo of himself in this book Edit I misspoke, the station master was listed in the book, no mention of a photo. Passenger traffic ended 1966, freight 1981
https://www.amazon.com/Roosevelt-County-History-Heritage-burroughs/dp/B000H00F3K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478191932&sr=8-1&keywords=Roosevelt+County+History+and+Heritage
There may be some better pics in that book, or not. For $8 take a chance.
Thanks for all your help. Seeing two tracks on one side and one on the other side.I've spent about two weeks researching this station. Apparently not too much info out there. Actually been kind of fun. Going to buy that book.
My guess is that they wouldn't have built the passenger station between the tracks and the grain elevator and siding came after passenger traffic ended. I always like a good mystery that I can solve on the internet, but a lot of the times info that may exist in the public library, newspaper or historical society and isn't cataloged on line.