Nickel Plate Road 765
Nickel Plate Road 765, Steam locomotive in New Haven, United States.
The Nickel Plate Road 765 stands 15 feet tall and weighs 404 tons, featuring a distinctive Berkshire-type design with a 2-8-4 wheel configuration.
Built by Lima Locomotive Works in 1944, this engine served on fast freight trains until 1958, when diesel locomotives replaced steam power across American railroads.
The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society maintains this locomotive as a testament to American railroad engineering and operates educational programs about rail transportation.
Visitors can experience steam locomotive excursions throughout the year, with special seasonal trips offering opportunities to travel behind this restored engine.
The locomotive reaches speeds over 70 miles per hour and requires a dedicated team of volunteers who maintain its complex mechanical systems and operation schedules.
Location: Indiana
Part of: Nickel Plate Road class S-2
GPS coordinates: 41.08778,-84.93722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38
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