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Portions of Harrison Street, Foote Avenue to be Temporarily Closed to Traffic Starting in July

WRFA Radio — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 12:51:58 +0000

JAMESTOWN – A reminder that the Harrison Street Bridge in Jamestown, next to the intersection with Institute Street, will be closed for replacement starting Monday, July 1 and will likely remain closed until November. The work is being coordinated by the Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities.

In addition, starting Monday, July 8 the stretch of Foote Ave. running north of Harrison Street, up to Crane Street. will be closed for approximately 6 weeks to allow for repair work on the RR overpass. The roadway is scheduled to re-open mid-August. The work is being done by the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad.

Detour signs will be posted. Motorists must use alternate routes of travel and should use extra caution while driving near this and other construction areas.

MORNING NEWS: Jamestown to Celebrate National Train Day on Saturday, May 11

WRFA Radio — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:43:44 +0000

The Jamestown Gateway Train Station has announced today it will be participating in National Train Day. This will be a significant event honoring the history of railroading in Jamestown, New York as well as the entire country. According to Train Station Director Lee Harkness, this is a national celebration.

In addition to the actual celebration the Jamestown Train Station will be open for inspection and tours. The Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad will have actual rolling stock and equipment on sight for questions and viewing.

There will be train displays and exhibits, along with work cars and artwork. Railroad author Kenneth Springirth will make presentations on railroading in Jamestown, western New York and the Northeast. Author Chuck Spinner will attend to address “The Tragedy of Loomis Street Crossing.”

Others participating in the event include the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad, the Western New York Railroad Historical Society, and the Buffalo Cattaraugus and Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc. Exhibitors and railroad enthusiasts are all invited to participate.

The original construction of the Jamestown Gateway Train Station was completed in 1932, by the Erie Railroad, as an elegant structure supporting the importance of railroads. The last passenger train left the Jamestown Station in 1970 letting it fall into disrepair until renovations started in May of 2010. Renovations were completed with a ribbon cutting in October of 2012.

The Jamestown celebration will be held at the newly renovated former Erie Lackawanna Train Station located at 212-217 West Second Street tomorrow from 10 am to 5 pm.

MORNING NEWS: Train Station to Celebrate National Train Day in May

WRFA Radio — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:21:53 +0000

JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Gateway Train Station will be participating in National Train Day this year. Train Station general manager Lee Harkness says the national celebration will be a significant event honoring the history of railroading in Jamestown as well as the entire country.

The Jamestown celebration will be held at the newly renovated former Erie Lackawanna Train Station located at 212-217 West Second Street on May 11, 2013 from 10 am to 5 p.m.

In addition to the actual celebration, the Jamestown Train Station will be open for inspection and tours. There will be train displays and exhibits, presentations and work cars and artwork.

Those participating in the event, at this time, will be the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad, the Western New York Railroad Historical Society and the Buffalo Cattaraugus and Jamestown Scenic Railway Company Inc. Exhibitors and railroad enthusiasts are all invited to participate.

Potential exhibitors need to call the Jamestown Station at 716-483-3041 to register for the event.