Our donors and benefactors put the spring in our step. Donations of any amount help us keep the lights on and the wheels rolling. Donations may be mailed to:
Post Office Box 11017
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46855
MATCHING DOLLARS
The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society maintains a fund through Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne and receives a 20% match for every donation. This fund will be instrumental in underwriting future maintenance on Nickel Plate Road no. 765. The Community Foundation will provide a 20% match for gifts made to agency endowment funds up to $10,000 per fund, per year.
For more information, visit the Foundation here.
RECENT BENEFACTORS
Strato
Discounted parts and components for cab signal installation
Allied Wire & Cable
Discounted parts and components for cab signal installation
PHW, Inc.
Discounted parts and components for cab signal installation
Norfolk Southern
Discounted parts and components for cab signal installation
Norfolk Southern
1957 SD9m Diesel Locomotive no. 57 (formerly Nickel Plate Road no. 358)
Marathon Oil
$1,000 as part of their Global Volunteer Awards program
Don R. Fruchey
Donation of a 25,000lb Caterpillar forklift
Mine Safety Appliances
Donation of the Society’s official black hard hats
WISH LIST
The efforts of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society would not be possible without the donations and gifts we receive. At this time, the Society is in need of tools and materials for our shop to assist in our preservation activities.
All donations and gifts are tax deductible.
-¾” and larger Drill Motors
-Drill Bit Sharpener up to 1”
-Hardened Drill Bits, up to 1”
-Circular Metal Cutting Bits
-½” Square Socket (any sockets for that matter)
-Combination Wrenches
-Hex (Pipe Type) Adjustable Wrenches
-Large Pipe Wrenches
-Any type of Ratchet Set
-Air Hoses-Industrial Type for Pneumatic Tools
-Torque Multipliers
-5o Ton and Larger Hydraulic Jacks (can use 100 Ton)
-Jib Crane, Chain Hoists, Electric Hoists, Lifting Straps
-Wire Welder and Handpieces
-Welding Helmets, Welding Clamps, Oxy-Acetaline Torches, Hose Sets, and Tips
-Welding Shields (Canvas or Plastic)
-Pipe Threaders and Cutters
-Safety Harnesses
-Eye Wash Station
-First Aid Kits
-Come Alongs
-Heavy Duty Extension Cords and 3-Way Splitters
-Parts Bins
-Tool Storage Boxes (Large Metal Job Boxes)
-Microfilm Reader/Printer
