Tuxedo station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tuxedo
The station building, originally constructed in 1885.
Location	240 Route 17 Tuxedo, NY
Coordinates	41°11′38″N 74°11′05″W / 41.1940°N 74.1848°W / 41.1940; -74.1848
Platforms	1 side platform
Tracks	1
Connections	Short Line Bus: 17M/MD
Construction
Parking	245
Other information
Station code	2511 (Erie Railroad)
History
Opened	1841
Rebuilt	1885
Key dates
August 1966	Station agent eliminated
Services
Preceding station Metro-North Following station Harriman towards Port Jervis Port Jervis Line Sloatsburg towards Hoboken
Former services Preceding station Erie Railroad Following station Harriman toward Chicago Main Line Sloatsburg toward Jersey City Southfields toward Chicago
Tuxedo Park Railroad Station
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location in New York Show map of New York Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	NY 17, Tuxedo, New York
Area	less than one acre
Built	1886
Architect	Bruce Price
Architectural style	Late Victorian
NRHP reference No.	00001529
Added to NRHP	December 13, 2000

The Tuxedo station is a train stop in Tuxedo, New York. It serves people who travel to and from work or school every day. This station is part of the Metro-North Railroad's Port Jervis Line. It also serves the special gated community called Tuxedo Park.

Station Design and History

The Tuxedo station has one track and a low platform. This platform is next to the train, allowing people to get on and off. It is special because it still has its original station building. This building was constructed in 1885. It was one of the first buildings in Tuxedo Park.

Architectural Design

The famous architect Bruce Price designed the station. In 2000, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical place. The town of Tuxedo now owns the building. They have worked hard to make it look like it did when it was new.

Community Use and Art

The station building has a waiting room for travelers. It also has a community room. This room is often used by local groups. For example, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts use it. Other clubs and organizations in Tuxedo also meet there.

In 2009, the town spent $1 million to fix up the building. They wanted to make it look exactly as it did originally. Today, the station displays art by Robert Bero. He was an artist who lived in Tuxedo Park for a long time. His art, including woodcuts and drawings, was given to the station after he passed away.

How the Station Works

The station has one main track for trains. Trains going towards Port Jervis pass by here. Trains heading towards Hoboken also use this track. The platform is a "side platform." This means it is on one side of the track. When the train stops, its doors will open on either the left or right side.

• Metro-North station page for Tuxedo

• NJ Transit DepartureVision real-time train status for Tuxedo