Santiam Station sold to Albany Railroad

The City Council approved the sale of the Santiam Travel Station following a public hearing during its Nov. 12 meeting.

The company that operates Santiam Excursion at the site purchased the property for $525,000.

Councilor David McClain clarified the property will return to the tax roles. He also asked what the proceeds could be used for, as he would be interested in using some of it toward the library expansion project, if necessary.

Finance Director…