Columbia, MO: Bus Station/Wabash and Lost/M-K-T Depots

Wabash: (Satellite, tracks still come as far south as Rogers Street.)

M-K-T: (Satellite, the railroad is now the M-K-T Trail.)

M-K-T = Missouri Kansas Texas or Katy

Wabash

Street View, Jun 2017

Gaith Shtieh posted
Columbia station is a historic train station and headquarters of Columbia Transit located in Columbia, Missouri, United States. The building was constructed in 1909 as the terminus of the Columbia Branch of the Wabash Railroad (now Columbia Terminal Railroad). It is a one-story, H plan, Tudor Revival style building constructed of locally quarried rock faced ashlar cut stone.In 2007, the building underwent renovation and restoration and was expanded to accommodate offices for Columbia's public transportation. The project, costing over $2.5 million, was intended to make the station a multi-model transportation center. It was certified at the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Level, meaning it meets national standards for energy efficiency and sustainable construction.The station is the busiest bus stop in Columbia and served as a pickup point for Megabus until September of 2015.

Katy

Street View, Oct 2023

Elizabeth Harding posted

Are there any efforts documented here at saving historical registered train depots?  Our local is being rumored slate for demolition for multi-unit apartment building.   

This has most recently been used as a restaurant and is presently.

Both

Columbia was the end of a branch for both railroads. It is interesting how the town grew just south of US-40. Armory Street is now Ash Street.

1950/50 Columbia Quad @ 24,000

The Katy is abandoned, and the Wabash route is now owned by the Columbia Terminal Railroad (CT). The CT operates 21 miles of track to connect Columbia to NS at Centralia, MO.

National Rail Network Map