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. The station, platform, and parking are owned by

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History

In 1890, the Great Northern Railway began establishing a station in Libby along their main line. The first train service arrived at the station on May 3, 1892, carrying a mix of passengers and cargo. In 1970, the station came under the ownership of the

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due to Great Northern's merging into the company. In 1996, Burlington Northern merged with the

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to become

, the current owner of the property.

Station

The station platform is uncovered and sits north-adjacent to a small

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style building used as a waiting room for passengers. The station formerly had another platform in service south-adjacent to the waiting room as well. The southern platform is no longer used but the tracks remain in place. The old tracks are partially graded down for easy access to the parking lot.

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Libby Amtrak Station (USA Rail Guide -- Train Web)
{{DEFAULTSORT:Libby (Amtrak Station) Amtrak stations in Montana Buildings and structures in Lincoln County, Montana Former Great Northern Railway (U.S.) stations 1893 establishments in Montana Railway stations in the United States opened in 1893