On December 7, 2011 Mayor Tom Henry and members of the Legacy Fort Wayne Task Force marked the conclusion of the community wide initiative to guide decision making about the…
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One of the best descriptions of what its like to share Fort Wayne steam locomotive no. 765 with the country is that it’s a lot like taking a rocket ship…
The following of Fort Wayne’s steam locomotive has never been more evident. Last weekend, the locomotive’s caretakers experienced their biggest open house in history with thousands of attendees, over 1500…
Jim Wrinn, editor of TRAINS Magazine with 90,000 subscribers, recently submitted this letter to the City of Fort Wayne. Thanks for the support, Jim. Sept. 4, 2012 The presence of…
Pittsburgh newspapers captioned a photo “the engine that still does.” Fostoria, Ohio reported boosted tourism, Toledo, Ohio confided “it’s really going to give Toledo a shot in the arm —…
Read the Headwaters Junction Light Lease Proposal. In the initial years between 2006 and 2008, Headwaters Junction acquired a name, a dozen site sketches and layouts, and spent most of…
On October 4th, 1955 the Nickel Plate Road opened a two-track overpass that elevated its busy rails above city streets and unleashed city development northward. Breaking the ribbon on that…
A new rail line on a historic right of way will expand passenger train service, encourage new businesses and economic development, and enhance the infrastructure of adjacent neighborhoods. As part…