Museum Info
ITM Admission
Adults: $3
Children 2-12: $2
Under Age 2: FREE
Noblesville residents are admitted FREE.
Museum Hours of Operation:
May 7, 2011 through
October 29, 2011
Saturdays 9:30AM to 5PM
Sundays 10:30AM to 4PM
Closed weekdays except Wednesdays Noon to 6PM June and July ONLY!
Closed from July 28 through August 26 as we prepare for and operate the WFMS
FairTrain presented by KeyBank.
ITM Office Hours.
Weekdays 9:00AM until 3:00PM
Resurrecting an Iron Horse
Work Continues on the 72 F Unit Restoration
By The Loco Brakeman
It may be cold or snowy outside, but a team of dedicated young men have been hard at work most Saturdays during the winter on the restoration of the historic F7 unit, locomotive 72.
Major engine work on the EMD 567C prime mover are nearing completion. One of ITM’s mechanical mainstays, Mitch, has been working on 72 for three years, and has recently been joined by a new team of willing volunteers Cameron Nichols, Jeremiah Sheward, William Cates and Aaron Hutchinson.
Photo above: Cameron Nichols cleans water jumpers in the Tool Car. (Photo Jeremiah Sheward)
As work on the prime mover continues, plans for rebuilding the cab controls and locomotive body panels is in the works. The intent is to get 72 completely restored and on the line, which would free up the 83 Monon engine for much needed body work and general maintenance.
Originally a locomotive serving on the Milwaukee Road, this engine was designed for use with slug units. ITM purchased the unit, saving another covered wagon from the scrap heap.
Anyone interested in helping with the 72 restoration should call 773-6000 for details. Work sessions are generally on Saturdays from 9am to 5pm. ITM is also seeking donations to help support this worthy cause!