BNSF – Sandpoint Train Station (Sandpoint Train Depot)

Sandpoint, Idaho Train Station Sign

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Sandpoint Depot article by The National Trust for Historic Preservation August 5, 2011
Posted in Amtrak, BNSF, Historic, In the News, Station Status, Support.
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Deal brokered to save historic Sandpoint Train Depot June 23, 2011
Posted in Amtrak, BNSF, Historic, In the News, Meeting, Station Status.
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Sandpoint Depot to remain. Refurbishment on track. June 22, 2011
Posted in Amtrak, BNSF, Historic, Station Status.
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Why a second main track at Sandpoint Amtrak station won’t happen December 13, 2010
Posted in Amtrak, BNSF.
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Another BNSF Business Train Rolls Through Sandpoint, Idaho September 6, 2010
Posted in BNSF, Event.
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BNSF Business Special: 7-Car Westbound, Sandpoint Idaho August 11, 2010
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BNSF Passenger Special: 14-Car Eastbound, Sandpoint Idaho August 7, 2010
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All Aboard: ‘Railfans’ from around the world flock to Sandpoint to admire and photograph passing trains August 4, 2010
Posted in Event, In the News.
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BNSF Passenger Special: 14-Car Westbound, Sandpoint Idaho August 3, 2010
Posted in BNSF, Event.
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Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association (NPRHA) 2010 Passenger Special Train Photo Gallery #2 July 19, 2010
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Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association (NPRHA) 2010 Passenger Special Train Photo Gallery #1 July 18, 2010
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Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association (NPRHA) Special Train 2010, BNSF Return Trip July 17, 2010
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BNSF Train Derails West of Spokane Washington [Updated x 2] June 2, 2010
Posted in Amtrak, In the News.
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BNSF Train Derails After Hitting Rock Slide in Wyoming [Updated] May 29, 2010
Posted in In the News.
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Daily Bee Article: Community celebrates railroad heritage May 4, 2010
Posted in Amtrak, Historic, In the News, Station Status.
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Sandpoint Train Depot Letters of Support: Number Eight December 7, 2009
Posted in Amtrak, Historic, Support.
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Idaho Business Review article: Historical Amtrak station faces development challenge November 30, 2009
Posted in Amtrak, In the News, Station Status.
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Sandpoint Depot Negotiating Team: Letter to BNSF & Amtrak November 30, 2009
Posted in Amtrak, Historic, Station Status.
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Sandpoint Depot statement of support from Mayor Gretchen Hellar November 19, 2009
Posted in Amtrak, In the News, Meeting, Station Status, Support.
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Sandpoint City Council approves pursuing Sandpoint Depot acquisition November 18, 2009
Posted in Historic, Meeting, Station Status, Support.
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Sandpoint Depot on KREM2 News November 17, 2009
Posted in Amtrak, Historic, In the News, Meeting, Station Status, Support.
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Updated 11/16/09: Sandpoint Depot call to action: City Council to vote on Wednesday November 16, 2009
Posted in Amtrak, Historic, Meeting, Station Status, Support.
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Daily Bee article: Historic Sandpoint Depot proposal moves ahead November 13, 2009
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North Coast Hiawatha Report, thoughts from a Railroad Veteran October 27, 2009
Posted in Amtrak.
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Summary of meeting on 9/16/2009 with Amtrak, ITD, City of Sandpoint and the Historic Preservation Commission September 20, 2009
Posted in Amtrak, Historic, Meeting, Station Status.
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Sandpoint Depot Status: The building is closed to the public and used by Amtrak as a platform stop only. There is a outside covered waiting area at the south end of the depot.

Amtrak officials recently announced they expect the historic Sandpoint Depot to reopen for passenger use by the end of the year 2013.

Amtrak Empire Builder Train 7 to Seattle: Arrives/Departs at 11:49 PM

Amtrak Empire Builder Train 8 to Chicago: Arrives/Departs at 2:32 AM

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