Historic CSX train station in Hamilton: Readers share thoughts for its future

CSX is considering shutting the former train depot in downtown Hamilton, which remains a workplace for about 20 CSX maintenance workers.

Credit: Greg Lynch

Credit: Greg Lynch

CSX is considering shutting the former train depot in downtown Hamilton, which remains a workplace for about 20 CSX maintenance workers.

The Journal-News recently asked readers to share their ideas for the future of the historic CSX train station in Hamilton.

Here are some of the comments we received:

At the very least, it could be a cool museum space. But some sort of unique retail or restaurant would be cool too.” - Ron Hollstein

They should just lease the tracks and make it a dinner train around Hamilton” - Royce Gardner

Would be nice if they reopened it. Traveling to Chicago or even to Cincinnati would be awesome.” - Kathy Jenkins

Museum, short order restaurant and maybe a train stop. My California relatives rode the train and I picked them up at this station. Could be a great compliment to Spooky Nook visitors.” - Joy Sharp

A marketplace and maybe a little little train dinner. The cars could be stationary. And just enjoy the dining cars” - Pat Roettger

I think the dinner train would be awesome Or tour without food for children and take it up and down the track like they do in Lebanon.” - Mike Todd

Make it a destination restaurant with boarding the train designed for dining. Take a round trip ride and be finished with your meal in time for the next departure. Maybe even add some entertainment while on board.” - Tina Sue Abner-Marcum

Maybe a new Amtrak station.” - Rick Showalter

Rehab and save, its part of Hamilton’s history. Alot of our history is being torn down.” - Donna Sawyer

Really cool sports bar and wing restaurant.” - Jimmy Nickles

It would be nice to see it made into a small museum//eatery or ice cream parlor but definitely stay intact for history sake.” - Jaennette Russell

Turn into a Brewery.” - Miles Mayhall

What would you like to see happen with the historic CSX station in Hamilton?

Posted by Journal-News on Thursday, February 18, 2021

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