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    Jul 05
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    The Joliet Rocket’s best dressed passengers and photos are now available!

    By Kelly Lynch News

    Passengers aboard The Joliet Rocket can download their portraits with the 765 here. Read More

    May 02
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    70MPH cab ride on Nickel Plate Road no. 765

    By Kelly Lynch video

    This exclusive footage from our one-day excursion between Glen of North Glenview, Illinois and Janesville, Wisconsin was originally streamed live on Facebook in 2016. The 765 made history topping over 70MPH on this trip.

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    Apr 27
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    Headwaters Junction charters historic car for summer steam excursions

    By Kelly Lynch Uncategorized

    The car will return to LaSalle Street Station for the first time in 50 years.

    On Father’s Day Weekend between Joliet and Chicago, Illinois, passengers will have the opportunity to ride behind famous steam locomotive no. 765 aboard a first class, Pullman passenger car that was once part of one of the world’s most renown passenger train.

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    Mar 29
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    Ticket sales begin for The Joliet Rocket

    By Kelly Lynch News, video

    For the first time in over 40 years, a steam locomotive and special passenger train will operate arrive from Joliet, Illinois and arrive at downtown Chicago’s LaSalle Street Station, hosting visitors from the region and tourists from around the country. Read More

    Mar 14
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    Red carpet rolls out for steam excursions in Chicago

    By Kelly Lynch Excursions, News

    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

    Jan 04
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    City of Hammond donates historic locomotive to effort in Fort Wayne

    By Kelly Lynch News, Nickel Plate 624

    Private donor partners with historical society for restoration.

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