I absolutely adore train stations. I’m not sure why – perhaps I traveled by train often in another life. Anyhow, one of my favourite places to visit (as you may already know) is Kingston, Ontario, and downtown there is an out-of-commission station, now used as a tourist shop and information booth.
The doors, in my opinion, are spectacular. Please click on the images for a closer look.
- The front of the old Kingston Train Station, located on Ontario Street
- At the back
- The front door, through which you can see the back door, and vice versa
- The back door, where the travelers came out to board the train.
- Bonus: a secret side door going into the basement
And finally, behind the train station there’s an old engine sitting on an unused length of track. I tried to take a picture of its door, but it’s kind of squashed in where you can’t see it well.
- The door
- A wider shot
- And a wider one yet
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July 24, 2016 at 4:53 pm
Loved seeing your door gallery, Linda. That secret door looks so intriguing. Maybe used to get away from the Paparazzi. 🙂
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July 25, 2016 at 3:11 pm
Haha! Maybe! Thanks so much for your comment. 🙂
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July 23, 2016 at 7:26 pm
I love anything to do with trains, train stations included. In NYC I grew up with Grand Central — a stunning work of art from top to bottom. I am lucky that now I have Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles, beautiful too, in a different way. Very artistic both of them. Both with wonderful restaurants. Any excuse to be at either of them and I jump at the chance. Love your photos here, Linda. xo
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July 25, 2016 at 3:18 pm
Thanks so much, Beth. 🙂 I’m the same – I could spend my days in train stations.
Thanks for stopping by!
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July 23, 2016 at 7:39 am
I’m with Norm: the back door and the secret one are my favorites as well.
janet
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July 23, 2016 at 4:02 am
We seem to be syncing — I did a train station, too. But not as lovely as your shots of the one in Kingston.
I love your trips to Kingston — I get to be nostalgic.
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July 22, 2016 at 11:20 pm
Train stations are where important, romantic scenes take place in so many classic movies. That secret door to the basement must have some good stories.
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July 22, 2016 at 8:03 am
Nice one Linda. That is a lovely building. The back door is my fave along with that secret side door 🙂
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July 22, 2016 at 6:29 am
Wow! Linda, was this especially designed to make me happy? I love trains, train stations, door and I love that you included the architectural details of the station.
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July 21, 2016 at 8:24 pm
absolutely charming! Does make me want to visit Ontario and feast my eyes upon these doors!
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July 21, 2016 at 7:35 pm
I like that little secret door. Wonder what it leads too.
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July 21, 2016 at 7:29 pm
beautiful selection of train stations
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July 21, 2016 at 7:25 pm
Charming. And the red phone booth…a nice touch. ☺
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July 21, 2016 at 7:22 pm
Oh, how delightful! I too love trains and train stations. Very romantic. I ride trains whenever I can. There’s an old steam train in Oregon that runs along the beach and it has a balcony, so you can sit on top of the train and feel the wind.
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July 21, 2016 at 7:10 pm
Train stations are wonderful. Great pics Linda!
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