Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

We own and operate one of the world's last living time machines: Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no. 765. Our mission as a caretaker of history that inspires the senses and quickens the pulse is to provide outstanding, hands-on, educational experiences and to preserve, restore, and operate historic railroad equipment and artifacts significant to Northeast Indiana. Climb aboard and join us!

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Steam locomotive no. 765 arrives on Christmas Eve as the nearby church bells chime "First Noel" in this homage to the O. Winston Link recording of "The Pelican." Merry Christmas from us at the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Inc.!

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Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

Since October 9th, the campaign to restore New York Central steam locomotive No. 3001 has raised $133,775 toward the first goal of $500,000. In addition, we now have over $1,000 in recurring monthly donations and over 300 supporters have pledged donations of over $50,000! With 186 days left to meet our first deadline, you can learn more about the effort, make a pledge, or donate here: americanloco.org. Thank you to our very first supporters, both large and small. Some checks have ranged between $3001 and $10,000! www.americanloco.org

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Thanks to ‪@Hyce777‬ for covering the news and digging into the details behind the estimated cost to bring New York Central No. 3001 back to life.

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Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

Join us in recapping our October 9th press conference at the National New York Central Museum, where we announced the American Locomotive Project – the effort to dispatch New York Central Steam locomotive No. 3001 to a bright new future in Northeast Indiana. Learn more and donate here: www.americanloco.org/

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Introducing the American Locomotives Project.

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Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

Become a part of the future and join us at the link: www.americanloco.org/