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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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January 19, 2025 in News

Fort Wayne Railroad acquires rare piece of Pullman legacy

Distinguished passenger car reunited with home railroad history NORTHEAST INDIANA – The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has purchased the prestigious Pullman passenger car Kitchi Gammi Club from Virginia Rail…
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October 9, 2024 in News

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 in Uncategorized

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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