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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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EventsNewsTinCaps Partner with Fort Wayne Railroad for “Alternate Identity”
March 1, 2026

TinCaps Partner with Fort Wayne Railroad for “Alternate Identity”

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Paying homage to the area’s rich railroad history, the Fort Wayne TinCaps announced this evening the team will be playing as the “PufferBellies” every Wednesday night…
EventsNewsvideoPreserving the Christmas Train Tradition
November 30, 2025

Preserving the Christmas Train Tradition

https://youtu.be/MU9tgwbtrKM Step into a rolling sleigh of holiday wonder as Santa Claus returns to Northeast Indiana, Southeastern Michigan, and Western Ohio aboard the Cameron Christmas Train. Arriving the week before…
NewsProjects2026 Shop Expansion, Year-End Matching Gift Opportunities for Projects Announced
November 24, 2025

2026 Shop Expansion, Year-End Matching Gift Opportunities for Projects Announced

Expansion of New Haven restoration building will host the rebuilding of historic New York Central artifacts NORTHEAST INDIANA — As the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society closes out its fourth…
EventsRust and Renewal: Strategic Planning Open House for Elkhart Museum Announced for September 13th
September 3, 2025

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…