New York Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Steam Locomotive No. 765
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Nickel Plate Road 765 is a preserved S-2 class 2-8-4 "Berkshire" type steam locomotive, built in September 1944 by the Lima Locomotive Works (LLW) for the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad, commonly referred to as the "Nickel Plate Road". In 1963, No. 765, renumbered as 767, was donated to the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana, where it sat on display at the Lawton Park, while the real No. 767 was scrapped at Chicago in 1964. In the early 1970s, the newly formed Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society (FWRHS) restored No. 765 and operated it in main line excursion service. During the 1980s to early 90s, No. 765 ran excursion trains on the ex-Southern Railway's CNO&TP division and ex-Chesapeake and Ohio's New River Gorge route. Taken out of service in 1993, No. 765 was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1996. The locomotive was completely overhauled and returned to service in 2005. Since 2010, it visited the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR), hauling several excursions every year. From 2012 to 2015, No. 765 ran excursions on Norfolk Southern (NS) trackage in Indiana, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, for the 21st Century Steam program. In 2016, it ran excursions on Metra's Milwaukee District North Line and even the Rock Island District Line in 2017 and 2018. Since 2022, it has operated on the Indiana Northeastern Railroad (IN) for the seasonal Indiana Rail Experience excursions.
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When was New York Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Steam Locomotive No. 765 listed on the National Register?
New York Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Steam Locomotive No. 765 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 1996.
What type of historic resource is New York Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Steam Locomotive No. 765?
New York Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Steam Locomotive No. 765 is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for New York Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Steam Locomotive No. 765?
The period of significance for New York Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Steam Locomotive No. 765 is recorded as the industrial era.
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