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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


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Showing 7 results for Railroads, History of.

ID101906
Title of ArticleRailroad treasure recovered
NotesJanney coupler;
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTanner Faus; Tanner Faus, Brad Faus
DateMay 29, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCity of Elkhart, Railroads, History of, NIBCO Water & Ice Park, National New York Central Railroad Museum


ID63159
Title of ArticlePreserving Elkhart's railroad history
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionKarina Brenneman, face of the National New York Central Railroad Museum, viewing model train display; Robin Hume, Coordinator, points out historical photos; Matt Hughey, assistant curator
DateJanuary 13, 2018
PageA1, A8
SubjectsNational New York Central Railroad Museum, Railroads, History of, Railroads


ID71655
Title of ArticleINTRINSIC VALUE: Conrail Battle Seems Like Old Times
SourceThe Wall Street Journal
LocationElkhart Truth Collection
Picture CaptionMap of principal Conrail railroad routes
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateNov 21, 1996
SubjectsConrail, Railroads, History of, Business & Industry Report, Government, Federal


ID39113
Title of ArticleInterurbans in Indiana - Should they be restored?
SourceSouth Bend Tribune
LocationIndiana History File
Picture Captionphotos, maps, chart
DateJanuary 1, 1974
History #111
SubjectsInventors, Northern Indiana Railroad, Railroads, Railroads, History of


ID39680
Title of ArticleEarliest trains carried bands to play for passengers; cotton car for safety
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos of roundhouses & locomotives
DateApril 27, 1955
SubjectsRailroads, History of, Railroads


ID81596
Title of ArticleHome Town Slants Railroads That 'Stayed at Home' Here
SourceUnknown
LocationElkhart County History File
DateNo date given
History #73
SubjectsRailroads, Railroads, History of, Elkhart County


ID83613
Title of ArticleWhy It's 'Depot,' and Not 'Station'
NotesHome Town Slants
SourceUnknown
LocationElkhart City History File
DateNo date given
History #388
SubjectsRailroads, Railroads, History of, Railroad Depots