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Sanderson Station

Sanderson, Texas

Amtrak's least-used stop in the entire country sits in a tiny West Texas town. 

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This Amtrak station is nothing more than a platform, a parking lot, and a locked corkboard full of sun-faded Amtrak posters, but it’s a must-see for any railroad enthusiast. 

Sanderson Station sees very few passengers—a total of just 198 in 2022—but it’s a cool sight that’s less than a mile from US 90. Definitely worth the stop, if only to say that you’ve been there.

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