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Preserving and making railroad history.

At the turn of the 20th Century, Northeast Indiana was one of the most industrious regions in the Midwest. Connected by rail to every major city in the nation, it was also home to high-speed passenger trains and the revered steam locomotive. For many generations, railroading was a way of life. We honor this industrious history through our sensory experiences, passenger train excursions, and the operation of one of the last surviving steam locomotives in North America.

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Our Restoration Projects

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Our History

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Our Time Machines

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Our latest news and updates

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October 9, 2024

Indiana Rail Museums Partner for New York Central Steam Locomotive Project



Collaboration sees Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society acquire 
New York Central Steam Locomotive no. 3001 ELKHART, IND. –  A partnership between the City of Elkhart, Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society,…
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October 3, 2024

Fort Wayne Railroad appoints Kelly Lynch as first Executive Director

Executive Director appointed to lead new era of operations, restorations, development The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, an award-winning rail preservation non-profit organization in Northeast Indiana, has named Kelly Lynch…
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August 14, 2024

Historic Pullman Car Makes Tracks for Indiana Railroad Attraction

NORTHEAST INDIANA – Kitchi Gammi Club, a one-of-a-kind 1923 Pullman railroad passenger car, will travel on a multi-day journey between New York City, Chicago, and Grand Rapids, Michigan to join the…
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June 4, 2024

New first-class, open-window cars join Indiana Rail Experience

NORTHEAST INDIANA – The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has introduced two newly created passenger cars to the Indiana Rail Experience. Converted from two former Ringing Bros. and Barnum &…