| Railroads Served | BNSF (AT&SF, SFP&P) |
| Depot History | Built 1895. |
| Passenger Service | AT&SF withdrawn 1969. |
| Elevation | 2077' |
| Population | 4,515 (1990 Census) |
The Wickenburg, Arizona station is among the oldest of the Santa Fe's wooden stations in Arizona. It remains very nearly in its original configuration.
The TALGO
demonstration on 4 May 2000 carried passengers from
Wickenburg
to
Glendale.
The photo below was taken on the day of Wickenburg Station Centennial Celebration (see below).
Today, this station serves as the headquarters of the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce.
North side of the station
On 29 July 1995, Wickenburg Arizona celebrated the one hundred year anniversary of its railroad depot. The structure stands in its original 1895 design, without additions or modifications, and is one of the few such surviving examples of "Wild West" railroad architecture. Vice-Mayor Carol Ann Beard briefly described the history of the depot, which now serves as the Chamber of Commerce. "Estelle's Garden," in memory of a longtime Chamber supporter, was dedicated. The ceremonies were followed by food, music, lemonade, and ice cream, to the delight of the attendees who braved the unusually hot afternoon.
This depot last saw passenger service in May 1969 when the Santa Fe discontinued the "Peavine Line" train between Phoenix and Williams Junction. Freight still travels the line, including auto-racks for the El Mirage auto distribution center, intermodal traffic to and from Phoenix, and general merchandise.
In the future, Wickenburg could be the terminus for the commuter and intercity service of the proposed Arizona Rail service. Wickenburg and area residents would find it convenient to go to Phoenix for a day of shopping or business. Tourists would take the train from Metro Phoenix to Wickenburg to see the renowned Wickenburg museums.
Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce