La Plata Station
La Plata Station
4.5
7:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Monday
7:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday
7:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday
7:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Thursday
7:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Friday
7:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Saturday
7:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Sunday
7:00 PM - 11:00 AM
About
The La Plata Amtrak station is a restored Art Deco style depot constructed of wood and brick. The original passenger and freight depot, built in 1887, was in need of replacement during World War II, but building materials were not readily available. In 1945, after a fire burned portions of the building, the interior and exterior were remodeled and modernized in the popular Art Deco style.
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Davigeta
Saint Louis, MO1,122 contributions
Jul 2023
We visited the station today. It has been restored to excellent condition. However, there is very little information available at the station. 2 trains arrive each day. You can watch lots of trains fly by without stopping. However, there is NO info on display about the trains that pass, what they carry, where they go, or the story of the La Plata station itself. There were 2 employees there today and they answered my questions, but the lack of information in the station is unfortunate. There is no info on display saying where the trains that stop go, but I asked, and they travel from Chicago to Los Angeles (like Route 66). Overall, not worth it unless you are a BIG railroad fan. As far as alternatives, there is an Amtrak "museum" nearby, but it is currently closed for renovations. The museum in the halls of the hotel Depot Inn is pretty good, and worth a visit.
Written July 26, 2023
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Karen V
Pella, Iowa152 contributions
Sep 2020
The area was not really inviting as a tourist area. There were no outdoor seating areas to sit and wait for trains. We were not purchasing tickets, not boarding the train, nor waiting for passengers. We did not go inside the station as did not know even where the door was located as no signs to indicate. Would have liked to seen the inside area. We stood and waited outside to see Amtrak arrive for the eve stop. The area is well lit. There definitely needs to have some landscaping around the sign area near the station. My daughter is a landscaper, and we both noticed the neglected area by the nice sign. We did enjoy seeing Oscar, as we watch the railway on the rail cam site. It was nice to be safely close to the train tracks as trains went by!
Written October 5, 2020
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Patricia C
California29 contributions
Oct 2019
This station is the closest Amtrak stop to Kirksville, MO. It serves the Southwest Chief that runs between LA and Chicago. It has been nicely rehabbed and is in good shape. Unfortunately it has no passenger services (i.e. checked baggage), only a caretaker who opens the building so people don't have to wait outside. He was friendly and helpful and even had coffee available for folks that wanted it. The station was clean!!!
Written October 19, 2019
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BruceNewcastle
Newcastle11 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
I've never actually been to La Plata! I came across a live feed on the internet which has cameras covering both east and west bound tracks from the station. I grew up in the UK very close to lines with steam hauled trains and that's where my interest began. When I've visited the USA I always seem to get great views of some wonderful and long (!) trains. I recall watching huge freight trains hauling through Flagstaff whilst I cooled myself down with the best tasting Guinness outside of Dublin (Ireland). I checked the route through La Plata and it's on the same line. (I'm learning). It's good to see such a variety of traffic on the line and the web coverage has chat facilities for you to contact hundreds of folks around the world who enjoy watching the feed. I hope some day to travel that line from Chicago to LA. I'll certainly stop over for a few days in La Plata : it looks as if the hotel is good for a stay there.
Written July 30, 2018
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Terri W
7 contributions
Aug 2021
This is a great place to watch trains come through the town. The station is clean and has benches you can sit and watch trains. Amtrak stops here and its a nice place to wait for the train.
Written September 4, 2021
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Traintravel1
Peoria, Illinois33 contributions
Jul 2021
This pristine station offers a nice place to catch the Amtrak train. With benches for waiting and visiting with friends .
Written July 12, 2021
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Laura W
Muscatine, Iowa, United States4 contributions
May 2021
Visiting the La Plata Station was a highlight of our trip. The station attendant was inviting and glad to tell you the history of this great building.
Written June 9, 2021
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georgina201
4 contributions
Aug 2019
Only found out about this place from watching virtual rail am so when visiting from Australia I thought I would check this place out and wasn’t disappointed.Went back down later in the evening to see an Amtrak train arrive Bob Cox invited us in to look around this historic station,thanks again Bob much appreciated!
Written August 27, 2019
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Bri C
10 contributions
Aug 2019
They are in the middle of a remodel currently, but once done, i think it will look wonderful. The employees were very kind to our kids, and talked to them about the trains as we were waiting :)
Written August 14, 2019
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Judy S
6 contributions
Jun 2019
We love to visit the La Plata station! Always interesting trains coming through this tiny town. There is a lookout shelter and deck down the road a bit that is always enjoyable for any railfan. Across the tracks is the Train Party business for train enthusiasts. Small town hospitality that can't be beaten!
Written June 23, 2019
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