On March 20, 2019, the Association purchased a 3.44-acre parcel at 16 Lovers Lane in New Lebanon through a foreclosure auction containing one of the few remaining train depots on the original Rutland Rail Line. There used to be many train depots all along the line, so many of them are gone today. Our depot was hidden in the trees for seventy years and is now being brought back to life.

We are proud to announce that we have succeeded at two major goals for the depot, thanks to our donors. Our first goal, after receiving the train depot by generous donation, was to pay off several years of back taxes. Our second goal was to repair holes in the roof that were letting the weather and critters in. Once again, thanks to our donors, we were able to get enough repair done to the roof so that we can button up the old depot safely until it can be restored fully.

We're also delighted to say that NY State has now declared that the old depot is eligible for National Historic Registry status. This was accomplished through the work of dedicated volunteers. This will make us eligible for the necessary grants for further restoration.

Our next step is to stabilize the stone foundation. We're working with engineers now to find out how much that will cost.

Our goal is for the depot, in its spot next to the Corkscrew Rail Trail, to be rehabilitated into an active building that will serve and delight the New Lebanon community as well as everyone that uses the trail.

If you would like to donate to the next step for the depot, please see our dedicated GoFundMe. If you’d prefer to mail a check, please make it out to Corkscrew Rail Trail or CRT and mail it to P.O. Box 394 Stephentown, NY 12168.