Press release from the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society:
Fort Wayne’s Historic Steam Locomotive operating fall trips in Ohio and Michigan
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Fort Wayne engineer Andrew Enyart races restored Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no. 765 Some exciting passenger excursions have been announced for the NKP 765! 
The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society announces the beginning of a major fundraising effort to cover the cost of upgrading a significant component of vintage steam locomotive Nickel Plate Road no. 765, a fully restored and operating 1944-built steam locomotive that was once on display in Fort Wayne’s Lawton Park before being removed and restored between 1974 and 1979 in the first locomotive preservation movement of its kind in the world for public enjoyment. . . . → Read More: 1940s Fort Wayne locomotive to receive upgrades
Fort Wayne engineer Andrew Enyart races restored Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive no. 765 …after successful passenger excursions in North Judson, Indiana and Owosso Michigan.
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Press release from the Fort Wayne Historical Railroad Society:
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E-mail from the Steam Railroading Institute:
Photo taken at North Judson, Indiana in May If at about 5:15 pm yesterday, you imagined you heard a steam whistle traveling through downtown, no, you weren’t imaging things.
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Robert Pence has posted his photos of the NKP 765′s journey through downtown Fort Wayne on May 20, 2009. It was headed to North Judson for several passenger excursions. To view Bob’s photos of the journey through downtown, click on the above photo or here. Bob’s 765 photos. To view AFW photos, . . . → Read More: Robert Pence’s photos of the 765 Photos of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society’s NKP 765.
05/22/2009 – The 765 at North Judson On Memorial Day, 2009, the NKP 765 returned to passenger excursion service with a series of passenger runs between North Judson and LaCrosse, Indiana. This is at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Depot in North Judson (507 Mulberry Street, North Judson, Indiana). 39 Photos 05/20/2009 – 765 Leaves the Fort The 765 leaves Fort Wayne for North Judson, Indiana. 22 Photos 05/01/2009 – 765 Photo Shoot The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society's Nickel Plate Road locomotive no. 765 was brought out for a photo opportunity with 9 passenger cars which forms the passenger train to be used in excursions this summer. 35 Photos
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The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society’s NKP 765 was brought out for a photo opportunity with a 9 passenger car consist, to be used in passenger excursion service this summer.
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Last week, the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society’s NKP 765 steam locomotive, left Fort Wayne for North Judson, Indiana.
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The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society’s NKP 765 left Fort Wayne for North Judson and a series of passenger excursions on May 22, 2009.
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On Memorial Day, 2009, the NKP 765 returned to passenger excursion service with a series of passenger runs between North Judson and LaCrosse, Indiana. This is at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Depot in North Judson (507 Mulberry Street, North Judson, Indiana).
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If you thought you were imagining things this morning, you weren’t. The former NKP 765 left Fort Wayne for North Judson where it will be running excursions the coming weekend.
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During the past week, I’ve discovered several video clips from 2007. I have uploaded them to YouTube. The above video clip is of the Sunbeam Bread sign above Perfection Bakeries. This was shortly before the sign was renovated. 
Tags: 765, Aunt Millie's, Berkshire, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Harrison Square, Indiana, NKP, Parkview Field, Perfection Bakeries, Sunbeam Bread Sign Categories: HS Construction, Miscellaneous, YouTube
Last Friday, I was priveleged to be able to attend a photo opportunity at the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. The subject of the photo opportunity was the FWRHS’s 2-8-4 Berkshire NKP 765. Nine passenger cars were lined up, the 765 was pulled from the shop and moved into place. Photos were taken and the 765 was moved back to the shop. Assisting with the movement of the 765 was a former Amtrak F40, now Ohio Central Railroad #452. For those keeping track, when wearing Amtrak paint, the 452 was numbered 348. Anyway, even though the weather wasn’t the best – light rain, drizzle – photos were taken and dreams of standing trackside with the 765 rushing by were reignited. Thanks to Kelly Lynch for allowing AFW to attend!
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From an email:
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Press release from the Fort Wayne Historical Railroad Society:
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No, it’s not geekspeak. For those steam locomotive enthusiasts amongst us, nothing excites the locals more than the number 765. This is the locally restored 2-8-4 Nickel Plate Railroad Berkshire steam locomotive that sat in Lawton Park for years before being rescued.
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Exciting news from the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society! The 765 will once again ride the rails, live and under steam! This will probably go down as one of the most eagerly anticipated events in recent Allen County history. The foamers, that’s geek-speak for railfans – of which I am one, have been, well, er, foaming ever since it was announced a couple of years ago that the 765 had been taken to Van Wert, Ohio and back a couple of times on a shake down run. For security reasons, that run was not publicized and not many learned about it only after it had been completed.
Tags: 765, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Indiana Categories: Happenings
The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society’s Annual Open House was held August 16th and 17th. The restored NKP 765 Steam Locomotive was not under steam as in past years. The crowds were thin, but this allowed for an opportunity to get up close and personal with the 765 and various other rolling stock the Society owns. A selection of photos taken around the facility and also a C&NW Railroad Speeder that was available for short rides. There is also a new video posted on the AFW YouTube Channel.
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A little late, but I have posted a photo set from the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society’s 2007 Open House. The main attraction is the rebuilt Nickel Plate Railroad #765 Berkshire Steam Locomotive. This beautiful 15 feet tall, 404 ton living, breathing analog machinery is a sight to behold. The FWRHS is currently working on setting up some excursions. Best of luck to them as there’s many of us waiting to see this beauty puffing along under full steam, riding those iron rails! A selection of photos is included with this post – for the bulk of the photos, follow this link. Visit the FWRHS by clicking here. Also, information about the 2008 Annual Open House.
Tags: 765, Berkshire, Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, FWRHS, Indiana, Nickel Plate Railroad, Steam Locomotive Categories: Miscellaneous
I have set up a video channel on YouTube. I am not sure how long this experiment will last, however I will give it a reasonable try. The problem is I need to remember to grab my video-enabled camera when I leave. If I can ever get my computer to talk . . . → Read More: New – The AFW Blog on YouTube Channel
Tags: 765, AFW on YouTube, Fort Wayne, Harrison Square, Indiana, Nickel Plate Railroad, Parking Garage, TRF Waiter/Waitress Competition Categories: Miscellaneous
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