1873

Railroad goes through Eden

1875

The first passenger train runs from Buffalo, NY to
Jamestown, NY

1877

Buffalo and Southern Railroad (investors including Grover Cleveland) buy the line for $1 million

1897

The original Eden Center Station burns down and is rebuilt within one year. This is the building that stands today.

 

1950

Passenger trains could go from Eden to Buffalo in 46 mins.

 

1963

Eden Center Depot building closed.

 

1982

Buffalo Southern Railroad is formed, backed by executives of three companies either using the line or railroad related; Bruce Forbush, Monte Riefler, and Edwin Winter. In the same year, Doctor Kevin O’Gorman (Doc) bought the station building from Paul Laing, who operated the feed mill and fertilizer plant across the street. He opens his medical practice out of the station.

 

1985

Doc takes over as a partner in Buffalo Southern Railroad when Forbush retires.

 

1990

The Caboose is added to Eden Center Depot.

 

2018

Doctor Kevin O’Gorman (Doc) retires from clinical practice.

 

2023

The dream of Eden Veterinary Station begins to take shape. The 1924 Pullman Sleeper Car is added to the Caboose to accommodate a veterinary X-ray room, dental suite, and surgical suite.

 

2024

The tracks are still active today, and Buffalo Southern Railroad transports over 2000 carloads of goods each year- grain, fertilizer, scrap metal, and liquid propane.

In the summer of 2024, Eden Veterinary Station opens to serve the pets and people of Western New York.