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St. Albans pursues caboose display at depot and discusses possible Amtrak stop; historic depot restoration noted
Summary
Mayor Scott James said the city plans to install a caboose at the historic train depot with periodic public access, is in talks with Amtrak about a possible depot stop, and cited tax incentives for development in the depot area.
Mayor Scott James described plans to add a caboose to the St. Albans train depot and noted ongoing talks with Amtrak about possible future use of the depot as a drop‑off and pickup point.
James said the city already has tracks and expects the caboose to be open periodically for public visits. He noted that the depot area is on the National Register of Historic Places and that developers could qualify for tax incentives and credits in that district. The mayor credited the C & O Historical Society and local volunteers for restoration efforts and said the city is working to leverage the depot and historic district for economic development.
Officials also raised the possibility of additional rail‑related attractions or uses for the depot area in the longer term, including potential dining or overnight options if more rolling stock is secured.
