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THE TRAIL BY TRAIN
The historic Nickel Plate Railroad winds
its way through all six of the Trail’s communities, giving
travelers the chance to experience the history and heritage of Central
Indiana along 30 miles of suburban and rural countryside.
The gas boom of the late 19th and early
20th centuries encouraged industrial growth and fueled railroad
expansion, especially in northern Hamilton County, where towns like
Atlanta and Arcadia were hot spots for inexpensive fossil fuel.
Although the lines grew, passenger
service declined thanks to interurban competition and the introduction
of the automobile. The last passenger train ran on the Nickel Plate in
1932 and the last freight service in 1958, leaving the railroad out of
service and slated for abandonment.
In the mid 1990s the Hoosier Heritage
Port Authority took over the line with the goal of preserving the
corridor and the Indiana Transportation Museum became its sole
designated operator of travel.
Today, travelers can board a train in Fishers
or Noblesville
and travel northward where a world of Hoosier history, heritage, and
art awaits.
Hop on the Hamiltonian or the Pizza Train and enjoy
delectable local and regional cuisines, or take a train to the Cicero
Antique Car Rod Run and admire the delicate curves of vintage vehicles.
Atlanta and Arcadia beckon A
Train passengers with a land of music halls, tasty treats, and
handmade treasures.
Stop by the Indiana Transportation Museum, located in Forest Park in
Noblesville, call 317-773-6000 or visit www.itm.org
for more information. All aboard! |
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