RIDE NOBLESVILLE'S TRAIN: THE NICKEL PLATE EXPRESS
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All Aboard for a magical Christmas experience! Take an hour and fifteen-minute ride with Santa himself!
- All ages
- 75 minutes
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FOCUS ON THE FUTURE: HELP US PRESERVE RAIL HISTORY!
The Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad (NPHRR) was founded in Hamilton County in 2017. Through immersive programming on Nickel Plate Express and Nickel Plate Railbikes over 25,000 passengers are welcomed each year to Noblesville and Northern Hamilton County. We also manage the 150-year-old depot along the former Nickel Plate Road in Arcadia, IN and the historic Hobbs Depot inside Forest Park in Noblesville, IN
Vision
Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad will redefine how the education system, counties, cities and
towns use rail lines to deepen community and drive economic activity
Mission
The Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad uses immersive experiences to celebrate the history of
railroads and foster curiosity about the past, present and future.
Values
We are committed to the preservation of rail infrastructure and equipment and their use as
engagement tools
We are committed to using the past, present and future of railroading to educate learners of all
ages
We are committed to serving everyone in our community on and off the rail lines
Make an investment in the future of rail preservation!
Make a tax-deductible donation to keep railroad history alive in Hamilton County.
Click the button below to donate and learn more about how your donation can help here.
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, all donations made to Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad are tax-deductible. We appreciate your support of railroad history.
Find us here! Located inside Forest Park. 825 Forest Park Dr., Noblesville, IN 4606
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