Mile 15.6: MCR Station
The Canada Southern Railway constructed this station in the 1870s to be its national headquarters. At over 350 feet in length and with its Italianate architecture this station made a bold statement for its owners. When these photos were taken in the 1920's, the Michigan Central Railway operated the CS line under lease. To give MCR passengers access to London, the L&PS had a spur line connecting the station to its main line about 1/4 mile to the west.
The station was initially a buff brick colour, but soon after construction the bricks were painted. They were repainted several times by its various operators including the NYC who painted it red in the 1930's.
The station exists today. The On-Track group is working towards it preservation.
The L&PS spur was on the north side of the station.
(MSTS Screenshot)
A carefully maintained park separated the station from Talbot Street to the North.
(MSTS Screenshot)