1972 THE END OF AN ERA-March 30, The final run of the Limburger Special bringing to an end 85 years of excellence by the Milwaukee Road. The Wisconsin DNR announces the purchase of the 276 acre 22.78 mile right of way for $74,000. By late July the rails were gone forever leaving only memories.

1996-Mid March-The Village of New Glarus, Chamber of Commerce, Beautification Committee, DNR meet and decide to demolish the New Glarus Depot to construct a new building utilizing the best of "railroad and Swiss architecture." Within two days of that meeting the Save the New Glarus Depot Committee is formed to attempt to save the depot from demolition. On July 26th the DNR announced that the depot would be spared the wreckers ball.

1997-January, The New Glarus Depot Preservation Society is formed to restore the depot to its former elegance.