The museum will be open starting May 3, 2025, from 9:00 to 4:00 pm CDT.
Nickel Plate Road No. X58538
| Builder | Standard Steel Car |
| Build Date | 1925 |
| Model/Type | Boxcar |
| Status | Stored |
Equipment History
Nickel Plate Road kitchen car no. X58538 was originally built as Wheeling & Lake Erie box car no. 25310 in 1925 by Standard Steel Car. The W&LE was leased by the NKP in December of 1949 and the car became NKP no. 25310. It was converted to a camp car status in June 1963 and later became Norfolk & Western no. 558538. This car was donated to the museum by Norfolk Southern in August of 1989. The car currently serves as a kitchen car for the museum staff.
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
507 Mulberry Street
P.O. Box 75
North Judson, Indiana 46366
P.O. Box 75
North Judson, Indiana 46366
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