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Preserving Muncie & Delaware County's Railroad History

 The Muncie Railroad Preservation Society is a newly formed organization of railroad enthusiasts passionate about preserving the railroad history of Muncie and Delaware County, Indiana. 


We are currently working on scanning hundreds of historical railroad photographs from Muncie and the surrounding areas. 

Please see our Facebook page to view the historical photos.

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Each chapter tells a story of Railroad History

Muncie's First Railroad arrived in 1852

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"From Bust to Boomtown" Muncie Gas Boom 1880-1910

 The Muncie Gas Boom was an era in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the city transformed into an industrial powerhouse due to the discovery of abundant natural gas in the surrounding Trenton Gas Field. 

The railroads helped to build Muncie during its heyday. 


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Early 20th Century: The Progressive Era of freight and passenger railroads in Muncie

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Interurban Trolleys

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Indiana Railroad Interurban Terminal

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Mid-20th Century: Diesel Locomotives

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Historic Class I Railroads

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Muncie & Western Railroad (1902-1994)

The Muncie & Western Railroad Company was founded in 1902 and operated until 1994 at the Ball Glass Manufacturing Plant in Muncie, Indiana. 


Muncie and Western Railroad History

Muncie's Union Station (1883-1990)

Muncie's Union Station was located at 630 South High Street in Muncie. The building stood from 1883 to 1990. 



Muncie Union Station History

Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Muncie Station / Wysor Street Depot

Muncie's Station is located at 700 E. Wysor Street in Muncie. This station served Muncie as a Passenger Station for the Chicago, Cincinnati, & Louisville Railroad (C.C.&L.), the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O), and the Amtrak Cardinal Route until 1986.

Muncie Station is now home to the Cardinal Greenway. 

Muncie Station & Cardinal Route

New York Central Freight House

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Interlocking Towers

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Roundhouses, Turntables, and Rail Yards

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Historical Events

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Historic Railroad Bridges

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Historic Railroad Maps

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Railroad Memorabilia

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Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) 1868-1987 / Chessie System 1973–1986



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Penn Central 1968-1976



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Conrail 1976-1999



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Amtrak Cardinal 1982-1986

[ New York, NY - Cincinnati, OH - Richmond, IN - Chicago, IL ]

Cardinal was rerouted (via Indianapolis) in April 1986. 

Muncie Station & Cardinal Route

CSX Indianapolis Line Subdivision 1986-Present



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Norfolk Southern Railway Frankfort District 1982-Present

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Norfolk Southern Railway New Castle District 1982-Present

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Livestream Muncie (East), Indiana, USA | Virtual Railfan

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All items sold help to fund our organization
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Frequently Asked Questions

Please send us a message below or email us at doug@muncierailroad.org if you cannot find an answer to your question. We will do our best to answer your question promptly. 

Yes, we accept donations of model train sets (any scale and condition). The Muncie Railroad Preservation Society can collect model train sets and railroad memorabilia in Muncie and the Delaware County area at no charge. Depending on the condition and scale, we can offer you the fair market value for your donation.  All donations will receive a Charitable Donation Receipt. Donations help to fund projects. 


To become a Friend of the Muncie Railroad Preservation Society, you can add us as a friend on our Facebook page: facebook.com/muncierailroadpreservationsociety/ to see our photos and updates.


To become a Contributing Member as an Archivist or Historian, please contact us if you are interested. Contributing Members are involved in our historical research, helping to archive photos, and helping our organization. Contributing Members may attend our bi-monthly meetings. 


To become a Board Member, candidates are chosen based on their skill sets and experience. 

Please contact us if you are interested. Currently, there are no Board Member vacancies.


 


The Muncie Railroad Preservation Society is only online currently. We will eventually grow into a space that will have exhibits and be open to the public in the future. If you would like to donate an office space, please contact us at (765)681-4480 or doug@muncierailroad.org 


The Muncie Railroad Preservation Society is staffed by volunteers who are archivists, historians, and railroad enthusiasts.


 


Donations help us preserve Muncie's Railroad History

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Muncie Railroad Preservation Society Phone: (765)681-4480 Executive Director: Doug@MuncieRailroad.org Board of Directors & Staff MuncieRailroad@gmail.com

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