Nickel Plate Road 587
Nickel Plate Road 587, Historic locomotive at Indiana Transportation Museum, Noblesville, United States.
Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1918, this 2-8-2 steam locomotive features mechanical components designed according to USRA Light Mikado specifications.
The locomotive operated on routes between Indianapolis and Michigan City from 1924 to 1955, when it was donated to Indianapolis for display in Broad Ripple Park.
The locomotive served as a central element in the Indiana Transportation Museum's educational programs, demonstrating the evolution of railroad technology to visitors.
The engine underwent restoration from 1983 to 1988 at the Indiana Transportation Museum, leading to successful test runs and excursion services.
In 2018, following a court order requiring museum evacuation, the locomotive moved to Kentucky Rail Heritage Center for storage and future restoration plans.
Location: Noblesville
Inception: September 1918
Part of: USRA Light Mikado
GPS coordinates: 40.05850,-86.02080
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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