765 on Revenue Freight
Old Habits. Die Hard. Here's to eighty-two years of moving hearts, minds, people, and occasionally, still freight. On September 7th, 2026, Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive No. 765 galloped out…
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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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Farewell Ceremony Planned for New York Central 3001 Before Relocation
Farewell Ceremony Planned for New York Central 3001 Before Relocation
September 4th–5th celebration will mark the historic locomotive’s relocation to Fort Wayne and a new era for Elkhart’s railroad museum district ELKHART, Ind. — The National New York Central Railroad…
Legacy of the Van Sweringen Railroad Empire Lives On in Acquisition of Nickel Plate Business Car No. 1
Legacy of the Van Sweringen Railroad Empire Lives On in Acquisition of Nickel Plate Business Car No. 1
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Acquires Historic Railroad Business Car No. 1, Launches Fundraiser for 1920s-Era Restoration NORTHEAST INDIANA — The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has announced the acquisition…
Vintage Passenger Car Arrives as Pleasant Lake Railyard Completes Second Phase
Vintage Passenger Car Arrives as Pleasant Lake Railyard Completes Second Phase
Arrival completes second phase of campus development and creates a new space for education and community events PLEASANT LAKE, Indiana. — A vintage passenger car built for military medical service…