Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad announces iconic Nickel Plate steam locomotive to return in September
The historic no. 765 steam locomotive returns for a limited engagement, courtesy of Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. Author: WKYC Staff Updated: 8:23 PM EDT July 13, 2021
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The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad announced Tuesday that the historic Nickel Plate No. 765 steam locomotive will return in September.
Guests can book trips on the train for Steam in the Valley on September 3, 10-12 and 17-19.
The historic locomotive was part of the famous class of steam locomotives called the Berkshire, which was known for its advanced technology at the time. The locomotive is 15 feet tall, weights 104 tons and can travel at speeds of over 70 mph.
Credit Photo provided by the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society
Headwaters Junction, Inc. has announced the start of development efforts on 1010 Cass Street, complimenting Promenade Park in downtown Fort Wayne.
Headwaters Junction is a non-profit dedicated to “establishing a regional railroad attraction” along Fort Wayne’s riverfront. The project has been in the works since SWA Group recommended it during initial riverfront discussions in 2015, according to a release issued Wednesday..
Phase I of the project is underway, which will consist of a coffee and ice cream shop inside the site of the city’s railroad station.
A spokesman for Headwaters Junction calls it the “tip of the spear” based on its location, and says it will serve as a teaser for the remaining phases. Future phases will feature a “rail-yard park, incerceptive facility and operating tourist railroad.”
Fort Wayne-area residents and visitors can see a caboose up close because of a yearslong restoration project spearheaded by the nonprofit railroad historical society.