National New York Central Railroad Museum

Elkhart, IN

Passenger Cars

Elkhart River

1914 Illinois Central Heavyweight coach #2691: purchased by Bob Spaugh. Donated to the NNYCRRM in 1987. Painted in NYC paint, Named Elkhart River. Once housed the museum's archives. Currently closed to the public. 

St. Joseph River

1914 Illinois Central Heavyweight coach #2694: purchased by Bob Spaugh. Donated to the NNYCRRM in 1987. Painted in NYC paint, named St. Joseph River. Now used as exhibit car. 

City Of Elkhart

1937 Rock Island Observation car #454 Minnesota: Purchased by Bob Spaugh. Sold to the City of Elkhart in 1987. Painted in NYC paint & named City Of Elkhart

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NYC Railway Post Office Baggage Car

1914 New York Central RPO - Baggage car #5104: Purchased by the Lakeshore Railroad Historical Foundation in 1996 & moved to the museum. 

PRR Railway Post Office Baggage Car

Pennsylvania Railroad BM70K RPO - Baggage car #710: Donated to the NNYCRRM by Conrail in 1997.

Chicago South Shore & South Bend 

Electric Interurban Car 15 of the Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad, built 1926.

New Haven Dining Car

1949 New Haven Grill Dining car #953: Donated to the NNYCRRM by Conrail in 1997. Pullman built. 

Contact Us

National New York Central Railroad Museum

nnycrrm.info@cityofelkhartin.gov

Phone: (574) 294-3001


Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM EST