Our donors and benefactors put the spring in our step. Donations of any amount help us keep the lights on and the wheels rolling. You may enter any amount of your choosing through our secure checkout.

Here are some of our most recent benefactors:

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