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A new chapter in 141 years of railroad history has arrived. We've recently acquired the historic New York Central depot in Pleasant Lake, Indiana to support our regional rail tourism program. Read on for details and how you can help and join us for an open house this Saturday during the town's annual Pleasant Lake Days between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and long cared for by area residents, the station will host the upcoming Tails & Rails Train, Cigar Train, Indiana Fall Color Trains, and the Indiana Christmas Train. Though the station’s interior is largely preserved, improvements will likely include a new platform, lighting fixtures, and other amenities. Plans call for the structure and nearby property to receive cosmetic and structural improvements over the next year to host train rides and community events.
Fundraising for this work will start immediately at fortwaynerailroad.org/donate. In addition, we're seeking the donation of historic railroad furniture, materials, and ephemera that would have been found in a typical railroad station, including benches, timetable racks, vintage vending machines, signage, and communications equipment, with the goal to make the station as immersive as possible for visitors.
Our events last year brought 2,500 visitors to Pleasant Lake in four days, doubling the town’s population. The program was named Indiana’s “Best New Experience” by the state tourism association earlier this year for its success in attracting visitors and welcoming over $300,000 in economic impact in the region. Trips will also continue to operate out of Angola thanks to a partnership with Trine University, as well as Edon, Ohio, and Hillsdale, Michigan. This may just be the beginning of our investment in the Tri-State region.
For history, details, and our press release, click here: https://fortwaynerailroad.org/2023/08/p ... -acquired/
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and long cared for by area residents, the station will host the upcoming Tails & Rails Train, Cigar Train, Indiana Fall Color Trains, and the Indiana Christmas Train. Though the station’s interior is largely preserved, improvements will likely include a new platform, lighting fixtures, and other amenities. Plans call for the structure and nearby property to receive cosmetic and structural improvements over the next year to host train rides and community events.
Fundraising for this work will start immediately at fortwaynerailroad.org/donate. In addition, we're seeking the donation of historic railroad furniture, materials, and ephemera that would have been found in a typical railroad station, including benches, timetable racks, vintage vending machines, signage, and communications equipment, with the goal to make the station as immersive as possible for visitors.
Our events last year brought 2,500 visitors to Pleasant Lake in four days, doubling the town’s population. The program was named Indiana’s “Best New Experience” by the state tourism association earlier this year for its success in attracting visitors and welcoming over $300,000 in economic impact in the region. Trips will also continue to operate out of Angola thanks to a partnership with Trine University, as well as Edon, Ohio, and Hillsdale, Michigan. This may just be the beginning of our investment in the Tri-State region.
For history, details, and our press release, click here: https://fortwaynerailroad.org/2023/08/p ... -acquired/
