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2005 NKPHTS Annual Convention - Indianapolis, IN
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On Saturday, October 1, NKPHTS Convention attendees were treated to an extraordinary day of rail activities by the Indiana Transportation Museum. Members boarded a passenger consist pulled by NKP GP-7 #426, a consist which included the Van Sweringen's personal car, NKP Business Car #1. Itinerary for the day was a trip to Tipton, IN for an Italian spaghetti and pizza buffet, with stops along the way for photo run-by opportunities. Once back at the ITM, attendees were given time to visit the museum displays, followed by a trip to downtown Noblesville which was highlighted by a photo run-by of a freight consist pulled by NKP 426 with NKP caboose #770 bringing up the rear.
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Photo Run-by In Atlanta, IN on Trip North To Tipton, IN - 1' 41'' Duration
NKP #426 pulling passenger consist, including NKP Business #1.
Photo Run-by In Arcadia, IN On Trip Back To The ITM - 1' 00" Duration
NKP #426 pulling passenger consist, including NKP Business #1.
Pay close attention to about 40 seconds into the video for a lesson on what not to do when an oncoming train approaches. The video begins with a view of the Arcadia station.
Photo Run-by In Noblesville, IN - 1' 02" Duration
NKP #426 pulling freight consist, including NKP boxcar #8099 and NKP caboose #770.
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