SALUDA

The Saluda Grade is the steepest standard gauge mainline railway grade in the United States. The station was originally built and used by the Southern Railway. Later by Norfolk Southern. The tracks are now abandoned.

Thanks to Kerry Smith for the 2001 images posted here. Kerry also writes about his July, 2001 visit to Saluda: The town of Saluda appears to have made a comeback: Every store front along the main street is open for business and looking very prosperous. They still have the original grocery / general store, original hardware store and a couple of eateries, one of which is a coffee house. The Station has been completely painted,repaired, had air conditioning installed and is ready for rent. In fact, I'd bet it is the only sizeable property available in town. The freight house, as you can see, is occupied.
Saluda Depot, 1970


Saluda Depot, 1996, in disrepair


Saluda Depot, 2001, east side


Saluda Depot, 2001, southeast corner


Saluda Depot and freight house, 2001


Saluda Depot and freight house, south side, 2001


Saluda Depot, 2011


Saluda Depot sign


Saluda freight house


Saluda Grade historial marker


Town of Saluda

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