HOOSIER VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM

NORTH JUDSON, IN

20230504-NRCS-JT-0004 Brad Hunter plants corn into a stand of cover crop on his farm in Porter County, Indiana. 5/4/2023; photo donated to USDA by Jacob Tosch, Porter County SWCD.
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Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is a non-profit railroad museum situated in North Judson, Indiana. The museum was established in 1988 and is located in the former Chesapeake and Ohio Railway freight station. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of railroading in Indiana and the United States.

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is home to a collection of historic locomotives, railcars, and other railroad artifacts that are showcased in a 1925 freight station. The museum's collection includes a 1915 steam locomotive, a 1920s passenger coach, a 1924 Pullman sleeper car, and a 1949 diesel-electric locomotive. Visitors can explore the restored railcars and locomotives and learn about their history and significance to the railroading industry.

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is also home to a heritage railroad, which offers scenic train rides through the countryside. The heritage railroad operates on a 12-mile section of track that was once part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. The train rides offer visitors an opportunity to experience the thrill of riding on a historic train and enjoy the beautiful scenery of rural Indiana.

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is open to the public from May to October on weekends and select weekdays. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, including train rides with Santa Claus during the holiday season. The museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of railroading in Indiana and the United States.

HOOSIER VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM is a History Museum in NORTH JUDSON IN. US MID #8401800439

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 160,669 from tax period 201209 (YYYYMM).

Contact HOOSIER VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM

HOOSIER VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 75
NORTH JUDSON
IN
46366-0075

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HOOSIER VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401800439
Name HOOSIER VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name HOOSIER VALLEY RAILROAD MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 351690284
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201209
INCOME 160,669
REVENUE 160,669
LAT/LONG 41.215042, -86.770921
CODES FIPS State Code: 18
FIPS County Code: 149
US Census Tract: 954200
US Census Block: 1079