On Memorial Day, 2009, the NKP 765 returned to passenger excursion service with a series of passenger runs between North Judson and LaCrosse, Indiana. This is at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Depot in North Judson (507 Mulberry Street, North Judson, Indiana). Following is a series of videos shot on Media Day, Thursday, May 22, 2009.
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A short series of video clips of the 765 sitting along the depot. Then the 765 moves into position to dump it's ash pan.
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The Fort Wayne Historical Railroad Society's NKP 765, which is a 2-8-4 Berkshire, blows its whistle signaling the conclusion of a wedding ceremony. This was shot at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson, Indiana.
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The Fort Wayne Historical Railroad Society's NKP 765, which is a 2-8-4 Berkshire, blows its whistle signaling the conclusion of a wedding ceremony. This was shot at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson, Indiana.
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The Fort Wayne Historical Railroad Society's NKP 765, which is a 2-8-4 Berkshire, dumps its ash pan. Check out the second dump around the 6:40 mark.
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The Fort Wayne Historical Railroad Society's NKP 765, which is a 2-8-4 Berkshire, backs into the station after it dumped its ash pan.
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The Fort Wayne Historical Railroad Society's NKP 765, which is a 2-8-4 Berkshire, begins it's first mini-excursion for the media.
Keywords: North Judson, Indiana, 765, NKP, Nickel Plate Railroad, steam locomotive, Berkshire, 2-8-4, Hoosier Valley Railroad Depot