Nickel Plate Road Road steam locomotive no. 765 will return to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad once again for Steam in the Valley on September 16th-17th and 24th-25th. In 2016, these events welcomed over 4,000 passengers! Read More
Passengers will enjoy a VIP experience at LaSalle Street Station
This summer, a restored 1940’s-era steam locomotive will operate The Joliet Rocket, a high-speed, passenger train excursion between Joliet and Chicago, Illinois for tourists railroad fans and the general public alike. Read More
CHICAGO, May 4, 2016 – The second weekend in June will mark an historic occasion for rail fans with the return of the Nickel Plate Road’s locomotive No. 765 to the Chicago region. Read More
SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA – One of the biggest steam locomotive stars in North America will roll into Scranton to celebrate RailFest 2015 and the 100th anniversary of the Nicholson Bridge, officially referred to as the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct.
On September 5th-7th, steam locomotive No. 765 will operate trips to the Delaware Water Gap aboard a recreation of the famous Phoebe Snow, a trip to East Stroudsburg, and appear on static display for festival attendees during RailFest. The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society anticipates having open vestibules aboard the Phoebe Snow and a special photo runby during the layover. Each trip will feature accommodations aboard vintage passenger cars from the 1920s through 1940s.
Tickets for these excursions are on sale now at fortwaynerailroad.org/events-and-excursions.
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This summer will mark the first time in history No. 765 has operated out of the Scranton area in its history. Steamtown National Historic Site maintains several former Nickel Plate Road locomotives in its collection, including Nickel Plate Road No. 759, a sister engine to the 765. The 759 resides on static display inside the Steamtown roundhouse and at one time operated limited excursions out of the region in the 1970s.
“We are really thrilled to bring a mainline steam locomotive to Steamtown and work with the National Park Service, Norfolk Southern, and the various groups collaborating to make these experience for our passengers,” said Bill Otter, Society president.
On May 13th at 6PM (EDT), tickets for steam locomotive no. 765’s first trips of the year will arrive at fortwaynerailroad.org or by phone at 1-888-718-4253.
Wabash Cannonball (July 18th and 19th)
between Fort Wayne and Lafayette, Indiana
Standard Coach (Adult) – $119.00
Standard Coach (Child) – $99.00
Deluxe Coach – $149
First Class – $249
Dome Class – $349
Hollywood Beach Class – Waitlist?
Dover Harbor Class – Waitlist
Astabula Special (July 25th and 26th)
between Youngstown and Ashtabula, Ohio
Standard Coach (Adult) – $99.00
Standard Coach (Child)- $79.00
Deluxe Coach – $129
First Class – $199
Dome Class – $299
Hollywood Beach Class – $299
Dover Harbor Class – Waitlist
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Prices and additional details for each trip are available here.
Tickets for the Erie Limited between Buffalo and Corning New York and the Lehigh Gorge Special between Allentown and Pittston, Pennsylvania will go on sale June 1st at 9AM (EDT). Prices and additional details for these trips are forthcoming.
All trips are daily round-trips departing in the morning and returning each night and include standard coach, deluxe coach, first class, dome, and specialty classes.
Additional operations with the 765 are also being planned, including the 765’s appearance at Steamtown’s Railfest and trips to the Nicholson Viaduct in September.
Due to the locomotive’s busy summer and fall schedule, the Society’s Annual Open House is now scheduled for June 13th and 14th, allowing visitors and future passengers the opportunity to experience No. 765 up close.
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FORT WAYNE, INDIANA – World-famous steam locomotive No. 765 and the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society will once again partner with Norfolk Southern Corporation to operate a series of special passenger excursions in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York as part of Norfolk Southern’s 21st Century Steam Program.
No. 765 will operate several round-trip excursions originating of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Youngstown, Ohio; Buffalo, New York; as well as Allentown and Scranton, Pennsylvania. Unless otherwise noted, the 765 will operate one round-trip per day. There are no no overnight trips.
Additional information including times, ticket prices, accommodations, boarding sites, and other details about each trip will be available on the event calendar. All excursions are round-trips operated once per day between the departure and arrival cities unless otherwise noted.
Tickets for the excursions will be available for purchase online at fortwaynerailroad.org and over the phone by calling 1-888-718-4253 this summer. Norfolk Southern employees can arrange for tickets through the company portal.
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Society members will receive information and advance ordering instructions in the mail.
July 18th & 19th
FORT WAYNE – LAFAYETTE, INDIANA
July 25th & 26th
YOUNGSTOWN – ASHTABULA, OHIO
August 1st & 2nd
BUFFALO – CORNING, NEW YORK
August TBD
ALLENTOWN – PITTSTON, PENNSYLVANIA
September 12th & 13th
SCRANTON – NICHOLSON, PENNSYLVANIA
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