When will it move from Ft Wayne to N.Judson?
NEW HAVEN, IN - The historic passenger train that will travel behind landmark steam locomotive no. 765 this summer to North Judson, Indiana has arrived at the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society’s shop. Comprising the nine car train on loan from the Ohio Central Railroad are vintage coaches that once served passengers on the Canadian National Railroad and VIA Rail, in addition to former Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy commuter cars that previously accompanied no. 765 in its original excursion career in the 1980s. The train consist includes air-conditioned and open window cars for passenger enjoyment and will be available for touring at the Society’s shop, 15808 Edgerton Road, New Haven, Indiana, 46774 on Saturdays 10AM-4PM EST. Photos and a tour of the train are also available online at http://www.765.org. Nickel Plate Road locomotive no. 765, a 400 ton fast-freight steam engine originally built by the Lima Locomotive works in 1944 and completely rebuilt by the Society in 2005 after fifteen years of excursion service, will make its inaugural passenger excursion after traversing its former home rails from Fort Wayne at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson, Indiana and operate three times daily at 10AM, 1PM, and 4PM Memorial Day Weekend May 23rd, 24th, and 25th and again for North Judson’s Annual Mint Festival June 20th and 21st. Each two hour roundtrip will feature the sights and sounds of the historic steam railroading era and include a special photo-runby for passengers. Tickets may be purchased at the following locations and will sell until departure times. Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Ticket Office 507 Mulberry Road North Judson, Indiana 46366 Saturdays 9AM-3PM (CST) Tickets may be purchased at anytime May 23-25 until departure time Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Ticket Office 15808 Edgerton Road New Haven, Indiana 46774 Saturdays 1PM-3PM (EST) 260-493-3885 http://www.765.org/excursions.html Don't plan on riding, but still want to help? Donate any amount at your choosing to help us cover no. 765's operating expenses by purchasing a Railfan Pass at www.765.org/excursions.html!
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