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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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November 24, 2025

2026 Shop Expansion, Year-End Matching Gift Opportunities for Projects Announced

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Rust and Renewal: Strategic Planning Open House for Elkhart Museum Announced for September 13th

ELKHART, INDIANA – The National New York Central Railroad Museum, in partnership with the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, invites the public to an Open House on Saturday, September 13, to…
UncategorizedFirst phase of historic Pleasant Lake depot restoration completed
July 23, 2025

First phase of historic Pleasant Lake depot restoration completed

PLEASANT LAKE, IND. — The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society is proud to announce the completion of the first phase of restoration at the historic Pleasant Lake railroad depot. To…
NewsFort Wayne Railroad Hires Second Full-Time Employee to Support Expanding Rail Tourism Effort
July 8, 2025

Fort Wayne Railroad Hires Second Full-Time Employee to Support Expanding Rail Tourism Effort

NORTHEAST INDIANA – As part of its growing rail tourism initiative, the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has hired its second full-time employee: non-profit leader and project engineer Matt Martini,…