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September 3, 2025 in Uncategorized

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…
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July 23, 2025 in Uncategorized

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…
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July 8, 2025 in News

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,…
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March 18, 2025 in News

New York Central No. 3001 Kick-Off Fundraiser Passes 56% Milestone

Mechanical Work Begins on New York Central Steam Locomotive, $20,000 Fundraising Match Announced ELKHART, IND. – The American Locomotive Project, a campaign to revive a distinctive 1940s steam-powered time machine…
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