Although it currently wears a sad and desolate look, the abandoned Monson Junction Station in Maine might soon witness a revival.
This old railway station served as a depot on the Greenville Branch of the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad, initially used to transport slate. In its early days, the railway between Monson Junction and Greenville was a challenging route with reverse curves and hills. However, by the early 1900s, a new route with steel rails was constructed, and improvements were made to the Monson Junction Station. The second floor even housed living quarters for the agent, and in 1925, Agent Thomas Day and his new bride moved in.
Back then, the depot was a hive of activity, with a bustling schedule of 25 daily train arrivals and departures.
Regrettably, by the 1960s, business dwindled, passenger services ceased, and in 1962, track crews removed the rails. For decades, the depot stood abandoned, gradually succumbing to decay.
Only the occasional milepost along the tracks and the lingering presence of the Monson Junction Station retained the memories of Monson, Maine’s railroad heydays.
But there’s hope on the horizon. The depot changed hands in January 2021, and the new owner has big plans. They intend to undertake a full restoration, with the goal of transforming the station into a store or restaurant catering to snowmobile traffic. The station may soon reclaim its place as a vibrant and cherished part of the community.
