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Niskayuna is located between Schenectady and Troy.

Built in 1834 by Schenectady and Troy RR using local wood and bricks. Later this branch merge with NYC and ceased to be used for RR in 1964.

There are several theories about the station configuration. One is the station had track in both sides other say the station had a pier to receive people from the other side of the river. So far still not clear why this station has tow identical pair of door in the front and back of the building.

River Leaf Models  recreate this beautiful rural station in O scale.

Station Features:

  • Footprint  14.00" wide, 7.00" deep and 6.00'' tall 
  • Full brick laser engraved
  • Bottom window sash separated.
  • Windows shades
  • 4 access door.
  • Sturdy 1/4 MDF construction.
  • Town name sign customizable for no extra charge. 

 

The station will be available for shipping on February  22nd, 2016, and available on our website tomorrow night.

Used the code NS-FS before February 22nd, 2016 and receive free shipping in your order.

Item price $155.95

 

Thank you 

Andre.

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I grew up in Niskayuna and it's actually not that mysterious. The building was a duplicate of the former Aqueduct station (long torn down) which had road and parking access on the back side.  There are some very good vintage photos that show a water tank and small yard at Niskayuna.  The Troy & Schenectady in its last years as a NYC branch can claim the only grade level RR crossing on an interstate highway.

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Well maybe not the only grade level interstate crossing (though that was claimed when the Northway opened in 1961).  But the Troy & Schenectady branch was still running a train across theirs on an infrequent but regular basis when built.  I read about special rules for trains at that crossing some time ago but can't seem to locate that source today - I'll keep looking.  It's been a trail for a long time and of course, the trail crossing is not grade level!

In 1961 it may very well have then been the only grade level crossing.  Not sure when I-70 was built to the Indiana line in western Ohio, but I-71 from Louisville, Ky., to Cincinnati,  Ohio  was a long time being completed during that decade (1960's), for to pull trailers I took a circuitous route around through the Frankfort area to avoid old U.S. 42, which detour connected me to completed Interstates.

Thank you guys!

One thing that make me happy is the history behind. When you buy a model that it was or it is part of the history the taste is completely different.

Nice talking here.

John, thank you for the information. You corroborate the aqueduct platform so effectively was used to service the river.

Thank you guys again for your comments and information.

Andre.

 

 

 

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