The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society will give away a cab ride and train tickets to donors who contribute to the restoration fund of former Nickel Plate Road SD9 No. 358.
The society is seeking to raise $20,000 to complete the mechanical restoration of the locomotive, which society officials expect to be operable by next year.
Two donors of $35 or more will receive tickets to ride the Oct. 1 Indiana Rail Experience excursion between Edon, Ohio, and Hillsdale, Michigan, featuring Nickel Plate Road 2-8-2 No. 765.
A donor of $385 or more will win a day-long cab ride in the 765 during that sold-out Oct. 1 excursion.
All donations made through Aug. 21 will be matched. Donations can be made via mail at Project 358, PO Box 11017, Fort Wayne, IN 46855 or made online at https://fortwaynerailroad.org/project-358/
In an email blast sent out last week, the society said once the fundraising goal has been met the 385 will be sent off for painting and test runs.
The diesel locomotive is expected to be part of the consist of FtWRHS excursions next year as part of the Indiana Rail Experience.
It is being restored to its 1957 appearance with the NKP’s black and imitation gold striping.
Tags: Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Indiana Rail Experience, Nickel Plate Road 765, Nickel Plate Road No. 765, NKP 358, Project 358
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