Penobsquis Train Station

At one time, the train stopped in every small community along the line. Farmers shipped milk to market in Saint John and people travelled to see family and friends far and near.

According to The History of the United Baptist Church at Penobsquis, the station was first called Stone's Brook Station but by 1860 was officially known as Penobsquis Station. In her book on the history of Sussex, Grace Aiton identified the first station master as William S Stone. In 1904, Penobsquis was a station on the Intercolonial Railway and a settlement with 1 post office, 3 stores, 3 hotels, 1 sawmill, 1 tannery, 1 cheese factory, 1 harness shop, 2 churches and a population of about 450. The train station was located on the Back Road, down the lane from the village.

During WWII local young men, like Jack and Stuart Murray and Doug McCready, left from the Penobsquis station for war. Fortunately, all 3 returned home through the same station.

These artifacts, from the Penobsquis Train Station were donated by Evelyn and Barth Wttewaall and family.

Artifact #018999075

The bench was donated in memory of Richard Burhoe and Harley and Winnifred Burhoe and now sits in the foyer of the main museum building. Mr Burhoe was the station master for many years.

Artifact # 024011001

These rules seem very reasonable: show your ticket when asked, don't open the doors or stand on the steps while the train is moving, no offensive language or drunkenness, keep your feet off the seat, and only smoke in designated areas.