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{{Short description|Train station in Pennsylvania, US}}
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| name=Cheyney
| name=<span style=background:#{{West Chester Railroad color|West Chester Railroad}}><span style=color:yellow>'''CHEYNEY'''</span></span>
| type=[[West Chester Railroad]] [[tourist railroad]] station
| type=[[West Chester Railroad]] [[tourist railroad]] station
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| style=SEPTA|style2=SEPTA Former
| image=Cheney R3.jpg
| image=Cheney R3.jpg
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| image_caption=Cheyney station depot, circa 2010; SEPTA signage hangs from canopy.
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| address=119 Station Road, [[Thornbury Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Thornbury Township, Pennsylvania]] 19319
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| image_caption=Cheyney Station depot, circa 2010; SEPTA signage hangs from canopy.
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| address=Station Road<br>[[Thornbury Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Thornbury Township, Pennsylvania]].
| coordinates={{coord|39.9307|-75.5187|region:US-PA_type:railwaystation|display=inline,title}}
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| line= Pennsylvania Railroad, SEPTA R3 West Chester Line
| line= Pennsylvania Railroad, SEPTA R3 West Chester Line
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| opened=1997 (as heritage railway)
| opened=1997 (as heritage railway)
| closed=September&nbsp;19, 1986<ref name="westchester">{{cite web|title=The Potential of Rail Service to West Chester Borough|url=http://www.west-chester.com/DocumentCenter/View/2333|publisher=Borough of West Chester|accessdate=February 4, 2020|page=24}}</ref>
| closed=1986
| rebuilt=1900
| rebuilt=1900
| electrified=December&nbsp;2, 1928<ref>{{cite news |title=Electric Trains to Start Sunday |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/57805563/wc-electric-november-30-1928/ |accessdate=August 21, 2020 |work=The Chester Times |date=November 30, 1928 |page=1|via=Newspapers.com}} {{open access}}</ref>
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'''Cheyney station''' is a train station in [[Thornbury Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania]]. It currently serves as a stop on the [[West Chester Railroad]] [[tourist railroad]] line, and previously served as a station for the [[Pennsylvania Railroad]] and [[SEPTA]].
'''Cheyney station''' is a train station in [[Thornbury Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania]]. It currently serves as a stop on the [[West Chester Railroad]] [[tourist railroad]] line, and previously served as a station for the [[Pennsylvania Railroad]] and [[SEPTA]].

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The station was a stop on the Pennsylvania Railroad's West Chester Line, and was later used for [[SEPTA Regional Rail]]'s [[Media/Elwyn Line|R3 West Chester Line]]. SEPTA discontinued regular passenger service in September 1986, due to deteriorating track conditions and Chester County's desire to expand facilities at [[EExton station (Pennsylvania)|Exton station]] on the [[Paoli/Thorndale Line]]. Service was restored by the [[West Chester Railroad]] in 1997, a privately owned and operated [[heritage railway]] that operates between Glen Mills and West Chester on weekends.


==History==
==History==
Originally called Cheyney's Shops Station, the station was originally located in a brick structure (now a private residence) that still stands on Station Road just east of Cheyney Road. The current station building is home to the Cheyney Post Office. The original "Cheyney's Shops" dated from the late 18th century and were located on the north west and north east corners of the intersection of Creek and Cheyney Roads. The original Cheyney Post Office was located there.
Originally called Cheyney's Shops station, the station was originally located in a brick structure (now a private residence) that still stands on Station Road just east of Cheyney Road. The current station building is home to the Cheyney Post Office. The original "Cheyney's Shops" dated from the late 18th century and were located on the north west and north east corners of the intersection of Creek and Cheyney Roads. The original Cheyney Post Office was located there.


William Cheyney was the first postmaster in 1835. When the railroad came through Cheyney, the post office was moved to Station Road. There are old maps that show "Cheyney" to be located at the intersection of Creek and Cheyney Roads. All the newer maps show the location of "Cheyney" to be on Station Road.
William Cheyney was the first postmaster in 1835. When the railroad came through Cheyney, the post office was moved to Station Road. There are old maps that show "Cheyney" to be located at the intersection of Creek and Cheyney Roads. All the newer maps show the location of "Cheyney" to be on Station Road.


The last remaining portion of the Cheyney's Shops are on the north east corner of Creek and Cheyney Roads. Cheyney University tore down all the original buildings located on the north west corner in the late 1960s or early 1970s. This group of buildings consisted of a Hotel, General Store/Post Office and Blacksmiths shop as well as a large bank barn. A stone Wheelwrights shop and two other related original buildings are located on the opposite corner and still survive today.
The last remaining portion of the Cheyney's Shops are on the north east corner of Creek and Cheyney Roads. Cheyney University tore down all the original buildings located on the north west corner in the late 1960s or early 1970s. This group of buildings consisted of a Hotel, General Store/Post Office and Blacksmiths shop as well as a large bank barn. A stone Wheelwrights shop and two other related original buildings are located on the opposite corner and still survive today.

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The current station was built in 1900 by the [[Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad]].<ref>West, Dan (2016). [http://www.west2k.com/pastations/delawarepa.shtml "Delaware County: Existing Stations"]. www.west2k.com. Retrieved June 22, 2016</ref> It was managed by the [[Pennsylvania Railroad]] after the companies merged, and was later taken over by [[SEPTA]] for [[SEPTA Regional Rail]]'s [[Media/Wawa Line|R3 West Chester Line]]. SEPTA discontinued regular passenger service in September 1986, due to deteriorating track conditions and Chester County's desire to expand facilities at [[Exton station (Pennsylvania)|Exton station]] on the [[Paoli/Thorndale Line]]. Service was restored by the [[West Chester Railroad]] in 1997, a privately owned and operated [[heritage railway]] that operates between [[Glen Mills, Pennsylvania|Glen Mills]] and [[West Chester, Pennsylvania|West Chester]] on weekends.

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.westchesterrr.net/ West Chester Railroad's official website]
*[http://www.westchesterrr.net/ West Chester Railroad's official website]
*[http://www.west2k.com/pastations/delawarepa.shtml Existing Railroad Stations in Delaware County, Pennsylvania]
*[http://www.west2k.com/pastations/delawarepa.shtml Existing Railroad Stations in Delaware County, Pennsylvania]
{{SEPTA Regional Rail stations}}




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[[Category:Former railway stations in Delaware County, Pennsylvania]]
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[[Category:Stations along Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad lines]]
[[Category:Stations along Pennsylvania Railroad lines]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Delaware County, Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:Defunct railway stations in the United States]]
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Latest revision as of 06:42, 25 October 2024

Cheyney
West Chester Railroad tourist railroad station
Cheyney station depot, circa 2010; SEPTA signage hangs from canopy.
General information
Location119 Station Road, Thornbury Township, Pennsylvania 19319
Coordinates39°55′51″N 75°31′07″W / 39.9307°N 75.5187°W / 39.9307; -75.5187
Owned byWest Chester Railroad
Line(s)Pennsylvania Railroad, SEPTA R3 West Chester Line
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks1
Construction
Structure typeWooden frame structure
Parkingyes
History
Opened1997 (as heritage railway)
ClosedSeptember 19, 1986[1]
Rebuilt1900
ElectrifiedDecember 2, 1928[2]
Services
Preceding station West Chester Railroad Following station
Westtown
toward West Chester
 Main Line Locksley
toward Glen Mills
Former services
Preceding station SEPTA Following station
Westtown
toward West Chester
 West Chester Line Glen Mills
toward Suburban Station
Locksley
(closed 1981)
toward Suburban Station
Preceding station Pennsylvania Railroad Following station
Westtown
toward West Chester
 West Chester Line Locksley
toward Suburban Station
Location
Map

Cheyney station is a train station in Thornbury Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It currently serves as a stop on the West Chester Railroad tourist railroad line, and previously served as a station for the Pennsylvania Railroad and SEPTA.

History

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Originally called Cheyney's Shops station, the station was originally located in a brick structure (now a private residence) that still stands on Station Road just east of Cheyney Road. The current station building is home to the Cheyney Post Office. The original "Cheyney's Shops" dated from the late 18th century and were located on the north west and north east corners of the intersection of Creek and Cheyney Roads. The original Cheyney Post Office was located there.

William Cheyney was the first postmaster in 1835. When the railroad came through Cheyney, the post office was moved to Station Road. There are old maps that show "Cheyney" to be located at the intersection of Creek and Cheyney Roads. All the newer maps show the location of "Cheyney" to be on Station Road.

The last remaining portion of the Cheyney's Shops are on the north east corner of Creek and Cheyney Roads. Cheyney University tore down all the original buildings located on the north west corner in the late 1960s or early 1970s. This group of buildings consisted of a Hotel, General Store/Post Office and Blacksmiths shop as well as a large bank barn. A stone Wheelwrights shop and two other related original buildings are located on the opposite corner and still survive today.

The current station was built in 1900 by the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad.[3] It was managed by the Pennsylvania Railroad after the companies merged, and was later taken over by SEPTA for SEPTA Regional Rail's R3 West Chester Line. SEPTA discontinued regular passenger service in September 1986, due to deteriorating track conditions and Chester County's desire to expand facilities at Exton station on the Paoli/Thorndale Line. Service was restored by the West Chester Railroad in 1997, a privately owned and operated heritage railway that operates between Glen Mills and West Chester on weekends.

References

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  1. ^ "The Potential of Rail Service to West Chester Borough". Borough of West Chester. p. 24. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  2. ^ "Electric Trains to Start Sunday". The Chester Times. November 30, 1928. p. 1. Retrieved August 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ West, Dan (2016). "Delaware County: Existing Stations". www.west2k.com. Retrieved June 22, 2016
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