Dedicated to rebuilding the Thurman New York train station

The Train is Coming to Thurman, NY in 2006!

Overview
For the first time since the 1950s passenger trains will soon be running through Thurman. Warren County's own excursion railroad, the Upper Hudson River Railroad, has extended its run from North Creek southward to Thurman and 1000 Acres Ranch, with the eventual goal of reaching Saratoga Springs. The demand for extended service for this great tourist attraction is growing. Thurman Station is the closest access point for the numerous tourists who visit Lake George every year.

The tracks are already there. With the help of federal funding, Warren County purchased the tracks and right-of-way between North Creek and Corinth from the former Delaware & Hudson Railroad in 1999. Currently, the excursion train operates along eight miles of track from the historic station at North Creek to the station at Riparius. The entire run to Corinth, about 31 miles, follows the Hudson River for one of the most beautiful train rides in the east.

The Station at Thurman

Few remember the 1870s passenger and freight station that was torn down in 1930. It exists only in old photographs. It was replaced by a three-sided, flat roofed shelter with clapboard siding, which remained until passenger service was suspended in 1956.

The Town of Thurman dates back to the late 18th century, when frontier families established farms and cut timber for themselves and the rapidly growing fledgling nation. Local industry and the prospect of a railroad through the Adirondacks inspired the railroad's construction in the 1860s.

The Association

The Thurman Station Association is a group of civic-minded residents of Thurman and nearby towns who see the economic potential of building and managing a full-sized station at or near the original site. In addition to train ticket sales, opportunities will be provided for selling locally made products such as maple syrup and handicrafts, and services such as hayrides, horseback riding, canoe trips and guided hikes and historic tours. The station will also serve as a mini-museum of Thurman's railroad history as well as a staging area for local events.

Goals

In addition to developing a membership base, the initial need of the Association is to raise funds to purchase the necessary property. While county-owned property may be adequate for the building itself, the greater need is for parking. Large numbers of vehicles from the Lake George area are anticipated, including tour buses. Several adjacent properties are being considered.

YOU CAN HELP!
Join us in our effort! Memberships are available as follows:
Individual: $15 | Student: $10 | Family: $25 |
Contributing: $50
Lifetime: $250
For more information and a membership application contact:
Thurman Station Association
P.O. Box 29, Athol, NY 12810 or e-mail us at

Historic view of southbound train entering Thurman Station, at the foot of Sugarloaf Mt.

The Station, c. 1880

View of Thurman and right-of-way, across the Hudson

The 1905 bridge to Warrensburg, near
Thurman Station.

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