2012 ANNUAL REPORT PRESERVING AND MAKING RAILROAD HISTORY MISSION To preserve, restore, interpret and operate historic railroad equipment and artifacts significant to Northeast Indiana.

VISION We preserve and make railroad history, offering outstanding hands-on educational experiences through the operation of steam locomotive no. 765.

DIRECTORS William Otter, President; William Woodward, Vice-President and Excursions; Michael Guptail, Treasurer; Richard Brinkley, Secretary; Steven Winicker, Mechanical; Thomas Nitza, Training and Facilities; Wayne York, Excursions; Kelly Lynch, Communications; Richard Popp, Director at Large, Henry Germann, Director at Large EX-OFFICIO Richard Melvin, Operations; Al Rayner, Safety; David Cox, Mechanical.

Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Inc | a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation 260-493-0765 • fortwaynerailroad.org • Post Office Box 11017 • Fortayne, W Indiana • 46805 WILLIAMSON, WEST VIRGINIA

Volunteers guide the organization’s every task, from bookkeeping, mechanical work and maintenance, inspections, housekeeping, event administration, souvenir sales, advertising, and outreach. Active DOCUMENTED VOLUNTEER HOURS SPENT volunteers number about 40 with 72 participating IN THE SHOP AND ON THE ROAD. this year, with ages ranging from 10 to 77.

The 765 visited terminals in Bellevue and Toledo, Ohio, Williamson, West Virginia, Conway in RAILROAD EMPLOYEES AND THEIR , and Enola in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, FAMILIES RODE OUR EXCURIONS. and St. Louis, Missouri.

The 765 consumed its weight in coal during 11 weeks of operation and was under fire for a total of 51 days, MILES OF EXCURSION SERVICE. 29 of them consecutively.

The Santa Train remains one of the society’s most important fundraising events. Both it and the Open House were record breakers in attendance numbers PASSENGERS BOARDED THE SANTA TRAIN. and revenue generated.

Memberships support day to day operation of the organization, railroad preservation, and excursion start up costs and members contribute time and talent throughout the year. Members support the MEMBERS SUPPORTED THE SOCIETY. society from around the world.

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WILLIAMSON ST. LOUIS SSOURI V I RG INI A a Multiple Unit connection were just a few of the things that were on YEARS OF PROGRESS, MILES OF CELEBRATION the list.

2012 was an critical year for the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. Wayne York, our Excursion Director, was charged with assembling and managing a capable and trained corps of Car Hosts. This was no easy task At the conclusion of 2011, we were reviewing all aspects of our operation as our travels would take us from Ohio to West Virginia, Pennsylvania for ways to improve our methods, our results, and to seek good excursion and Missouri. Car Hosts are expected to transport themselves from one possibilities, and had yet to solidify operating prospects for 2012. That location to another, not mention that they had to do this in between all changed when Rich Melvin, our Operations Director and Senior their normal weekly activities in such a way as to be ready for a 6:00 Engineer, received a call from a top Norfolk Southern executive AM Saturday morning briefing in most cases. Car Hosts are a critical in response to a letter that was sent to the company months earlier part of our safety program in that they are responsible to make sure thanking them for all of their excellent assistance in deadhead moves our passengers get on and off the train safely. This can be a challenge during the previous season. That letter also contained a suggestion to depending on the terrain of the boarding area. Not one injury related to consider utilizing the 765 to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of NS. the boarding process was reported from our more than 7,000 passengers. Wayne also deserves credit as being one of the founding members, Not only was that suggestion well received, it resulted in the President celebrating 40 years with the society, and the person responsible for and CEO of NS instructing his staff to work with us to put together suggesting the utilization of the 765 to NS for their 30th anniversary an extensive excursion program for NS employees that would span six celebration. different terminals on the railroad. This presented the organization with one of the biggest challenges it has ever faced in regards to properly Gary Bensman, Supervisor of Standard Practices, joined us for the preparing for this duty. We needed to immediately begin operating season by living on the train for the duration. Gary has a long history crew and car host training, mechanical repairs and modifications to with the Society and is without doubt one of the most experienced 765 the 765, obtaining a first-class passenger consist, not to mention the operators we have. He was able to provide invaluable assistance to our less exciting aspects of an undertaking of this scale such as obtaining mechanical team and brought his many years of experience to the table the largest insurance policy we have ever purchased and figuring out for our benefit. Gary believes strongly in following the operating and all the servicing and transportation logistics. Our managers responded repair procedures that the utilized in achieving their professionally and with dedication. great success, and this proved to be a winning formula.

Steve Winicker, our Chief Mechanical Officer, put together a rather Dave Cox, a long-time volunteer, accepted the position of Chief overwhelming list of all the various mechanical projects that would need Mechanical Officer Trainee, with the goal of eventually assuming the to be accomplished. Parts of the locomotive and tender that had not seen position of CMO. Dave also spent the entire season living on the train. the light of day for many years were now being pulled apart and rebuilt. The responsibility of maintaining and operating the 765 for weeks on Extensive modifications to the braking and electrical systems would end was immense and by having our first line of mechanical ability a few be necessary to comply with current NS standards and the ability to cars behind the 765 at all times, we had a comfort level that could not operate a brand new 3.2 million dollar diesel from the cab of the 765 via have been better. Kelly Lynch, our Communications Manager, made sure that we Rich Melvin, Operations Manager, played a critical role in many aspects took advantage of every outreach and social media tool available and of the 2012 operations. From his detailed scouting and preparation of significantly upgraded our annual informative publications. We had information packages for every service event, including such things as a record number of followers on the various electronic forums and how many feet from the tracks to a nearby hydrant, to his intimate were able to gather vital feedback that proved without a doubt that knowledge of the many miles of rail we would travel on, Rich enabled many thousands of fans had the opportunity to see and enjoy mainline us to garner praise from NS for the highly professional pre-planning steam, many for the first time. Kelly also published a book, Magnificent that was so essential to smooth operations. Rich was also our Senior Machine, that is the most thorough illustrated history of the 765 ever Engineer and readily handled the 765 for the high point of his career by printed. taking the train over Horseshoe Curve. Our volunteer crew answered the call of duty beyond expectations. The Tom Nitza, Training and Facilities Manager, had his work cut out for hours were long and hard and our various crews responded without him when he volunteered to establish our Drug and Alcohol Testing complaint. It is important to point out that no injuries were reported for Program-a requirement for the past season. We now have a professional the season and that the 765 experienced no major mechanical issues in program in place, identical to that of any railroad operation. It was an over 3,700 miles of operation. immense job to develop and institute the program. Tom also handled all safety training and general railroad operation training for the entire The challenge is to recognize everyone that contributed to our successful crew. His efforts have recently produced various on-line courses that are efforts for the 2012 season, and they are many. Countless hours of cleaning, available to the membership. In addition to the previously mentioned polishing, painting, and a multitude of other tasks were performed by responsibilities, Tom handles our physical plant in regards to building our volunteers. Everyone that participated deserves heartfelt thanks and grounds maintenance, track work, and diesel maintenance. for a job well done. The dedication of our members makes our success possible. Mike Guptail, Treasurer, was able to work with the most significant revenue and expense numbers the society has ever seen. We had a We wanted to bring the highest level of professionalism that we could tremendous amount of preseason expense to prepare the engine, tool achieve to all aspects of our operations. This included such things as car, and auxiliary tender, as well as securing the passenger car consist, establishing a Crew Chief, further developing our training and safety arranging proper insurance, purchasing crew uniforms, ordering sufficient programs in depth and content, and even going so far as to providing merchandise for the concession car, and purchasing enough coal for the uniforms for the operating crew. All in all, we wanted to change the season. Mike had the responsibility to make sure all of our debts were culture of the Society so that safety and professionalism were integral in paid on time and that the many financial details of our undertaking were everything we did. Our results speak for themselves. properly covered. The conclusion of the season found the society in an excellent financial position and Mike oversaw the investment process of NS has invited us to continue with the Employee Appreciation Program a significant funding of the next overhaul required for the 765. and be a part of their 21st Century Steam Program for the 2013 season. We are already hard at work preparing the 765 and the logistics planning will be underway shortly. We are privileged to partner with NS and demonstrate our Magnificent Machine to thousands of new passengers in the coming year. As “Had an excellent time visiting you President of the Society, I could not be more honored than to work with our dedicated volunteers. We are truly looking forward to the upcoming guys. Fun, friendly atmosphere, our season and we anticipate a lot of smiling faces as we roll through new territory once again. daughter had a blast as well. She will WILLIAM OTTER be talking about blowing that whistle PRESIDENT FORT WAYNE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY for months.” - BRUCE, OHIO NORFOLK SOUTHERN AND THE 765 The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society has been a valuable partner with the operation of Norfolk Southern’s 30th Anniversary Employee Appreciation trains that were operated across the northern part of our network in 2012. The 765 visited six key locations on our system and carried 7,000 employees and their families. The Berkshire and her support group travelled 3,700 miles to afford members of the Thoroughbred family the opportunity to ride behind a well maintained working steam locomotive.

From my initial discussions with Rich Melvin and then meeting members of the society in New Haven, it was evident that I was working with a professional group ready to do whatever was necessary to make their part of the 2012 program a success. As we started the program word spread quickly amongst the division personnel that the presence of a working steam locomotive, on their territories, offered a unique opportunity to express their appreciation to the men and women that run the railroad day in and day out.

The trips were operated smoothly and without incident as the result of exceptional communication and cooperation between the NKP 765 team and our Operating Department. During a deadhead trip from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh I was able to ride and experience firsthand the effort and skill that was needed to operate the 765. I had not been around this majestic machine since 1981 when I was a young Assistant Trainmaster assigned to the Norfolk and Western’s Pittsburgh Division in Norwalk, Ohio. The trip was truly memorable. Wick Moorman, our Chairman and CEO, was also able to ride from Altoona to Latrobe on the same deadhead move and was as impressed as I had been with the professionalism of the group.

As we move into 2013, Norfolk Southern is looking forward to continuing our partnership with FWRHS with the operation of additional Employee Appreciation trips as well as being part of our 21st Century Steam program. JOHN IRWIN ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, TRANSPORTATION NETWORK NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION We had a great time trackside today watching you put on a show with the 765. Our 3 year“ old son enjoyed “every minute of it as did we. Thanks to the FWRHS and NS for making this possible. - BRIAN, OHIO “A big thanks goes out to the volunteers who got no. 765 ready for the season. You guys rock. As a Fort Wayne native, I am so very proud that this childhood favorite of mine lives and breathes once more! There is nothing like the 765.” - DEBBIE L., OHIO

“Thanks for the really great show you all put on coming out of Star Yard. What an incredible locomotive, a true American treasure. You all keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your magnificent machine with us.” - DEAN M., WEST VIRGINIA

“Wow! Just heard a steam engine whistle blast and ran out to see it roll by! I grew up with that sound and had forgotten how wonderful it is!” - BONNIE D., ST. LOUIS MECHANICAL REPORT Our left side air pump was overhauled through during the winter. Pre-trip testing showed that the pump produced air efficiently but From Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to St. Louis Missouri and south to soon developed some problems. Late night machining near Toledo at Williamson, West Virginia, the 765 put on many miles with no engine- Justin Hetrick’s Justco Machine fixed some clearance problems in the borne delays or mechanical issues. We remained attentive to the daily valves, allowing the pump to finish out the year in fine shape. The needs, inspections, adjustments and other issues inherent in operating right pump ran fine all year and has been taken to the Steam Services the locomotive, but none amounted to delaying the schedule. of American shop in North Carolina for a rebuild this winter. Even when the locomotive and its appliances operate acceptably, we pursue Several modifications were made to the 765 in preparation for this opportunities to fine tune, saving wear and tear on the machine and year, including the installation of a cab signal system and the multiple- precluding problems from developing or lasting. Some examples follow. unit control stand. The cab signals permitted the engine to lead trains between and Harrisburg. A commonplace instrument on Brake valves proved to be a reoccurring challenge through the summer, steam locomotives from the , the display and attributed to dirty air coming from the pumps. This winter we are acknowledgment system look right at home in the cab. The MU box working on a filtration system that will remove water and oil from the permits us to operate trailing diesel locomotives and we have Jon Jaros main reservoir air giving the brake valves cleaner air and hopefully a to thank for installing the systems and standing at the ready to service longer service life. This will be done by adding a centrifugal separator in them throughout the season. Coupled with the GPS speedometer, the main reservoir line and adding automatic valves which drain water temperature sensors on the bearings, roller-bearing wheels on the tender, from the air tanks. and the efforts of many, the 765 continues to meet the requirements of 21st century railroading. The feedwater pump supplied plenty of water most of the time, however it took a notion to pump less than expected followed by pumping As it would follow the 765 wherever she went, we gave our tool car no. more than expected. This vital locomotive system is being looked at 701 a makeover. No simple buffing would do, and after a considerable this winter as well. The goal is to supply boiler feed water at a more amount of painting and prep work by the Kester and Taylor families, predictable pace. The system is more complicated than most as it has as well as Aaron Arnold and William Woodward, the car absolutely three major components, including a steam turbine driven pump that shines. Will also saw to it that new lettering and decals were applied. takes cold water from the tender and pushes it up to the feed water We also chose to name the tool car “Glenn E. Brendel.” heater. This pump has had some work done on the governor to make it pump reliably. The feed water heater was overhauled last winter and Dave Cox and Gary Bensman were hired for the season to watch the appears to be in good shape, but we plan to look at the check valves to engine between weekends and keep it hot with a banked fire, maintaining make sure the lift is correct. Once the water has been combined with the boiler and firebox at a steady temperature. It also permitted for exhaust steam in the heater, it flows by gravity to the hot water pump a number of weekly maintenance projects to be worked on between where a steam driven piston pump forces the water into the boiler. We weekends. There were a number of late nights spent getting pumps to will check to see if there are any piston or valve clearance problems in run and tweaking to a number of appliances. this important piece and correct any issues we find. Blow down valves tended to not seat effectively. These valves are opened manpower is great. The blow down valve machining alone cost some from time to time to remove water that has had minerals concentrated in $5,000. The air pump is expected to be $30,000 or more. Important it as the water boils away leaving any minerals that might have been in to remember is that the engine was once one of 80 that had the shops the initial water. This concentration is measured as total dissolved solids and crews of the Nickel Plate Road ready around the clock to service (TDS) with a device that passes a current through a sample of water; it, and we accomplish meeting the needs of the locomotive with a crew the more solids in the water the higher the reading. If they get too high of just under 40. Adding to the challenge is that the variety of parts the steam bubbles in the water fail to break at the surface and water and components mentioned previously are not available at the local can carry over into the engine doing a lot of damage. Think boiling up hardware store, much less the local roundhouse. some pasta and the sudden overflow of the pot once the water thickens after boiling awhile. The blow down valves are located near the bottom As always, our projects and efforts are dictated by the availability, skills, of the firebox so failure to seat allows water to run out increasing the and attendance of volunteers as well as the financial scope of machining need for makeup water. These valves have been machined and are being and fabrication and contract services. reinstalled on the locomotive. The valve seats should be better and the guide to the seat is tighter which should provide a reliable leak free seal STEVEN WINICKER for the coming season. CHIEF MECHANICAL MANAGER

Each year the Federal Railroad Administration requires that steam locomotives have a number of vital components inspected. The boiler is one of those components and that is what we are focused on now. All of the shorter staybolts that hold the firebox together, need to be tested to be sure they are sound and in good working order. Each of these bolts has a tell tale hole drilled in the center to provide an indication of a cracked or broken bolt. Each year we are required to drill out each of these holes to be sure they remain open. Any other leaks on the boiler must be fixed as well. The test involves pressurizing the boiler with water to 25% more than the maximum allowable pressure. As the pressure builds any leaks are fixed by peening over the ends of the bolts, tightening valves, torquing nuts or devices to stop the leakage. If any of the staybolts leak from the center tell tale they must be cut out and replaced. Once the boiler is nearly leak free it is good for another year of operation. The boiler hydrostatic test is probably the largest but only one of many tests and inspections that must be made.

Even though the engine performed very well there is still a lot of work to be done to make it ready for next year. The cost in time and Operating the 765 on a Class 1 railroad like Norfolk Southern is OPERATIONS REPORT serious business. We cannot get out on the railroad and behave like anything else than professionals. Throughout the year our operating When Norfolk Southern came to us in January 2012 and presented an crews demonstrated time and time again that they understood the opportunity to participate in their 21st Century Steam Program, they serious business of railroading and have learned how to do it safely and placed a tremendous amount of trust in both our locomotive and our professionally. operating personnel. We returned that trust many times over. Every member of this Society should be very proud that you are Every day that the 765 ran was further testament to the trust NS placed represented by such a dedicated group of men and women who strive to in us, and further testament to the professionalism of our operating do such a good job on the road with the 765. Our reputation precedes crews. We suffered no significant mechanical problems with the 765 us and we have worked hard to earn the excellent reputation that we during the entire 2012 season. Our Mechanical Department should be enjoy. very proud of that record! Norfolk Southern has once again placed their trust in us for the 2013 We started the year with a modestly experienced crew that had seen season and beyond. It’s going to be a great ride! some slow-speed operations on regional and short line railroads in previous years, but were very short on Class 1 railroad experience on RICH MELVIN busy, high-speed, signaled railroads. We ended the year with a much more OPERATIONS MANAGER experienced crew that had learned the ropes from some good railroaders along the way. Working with Bob Saxtan, Norfolk Southern’s Senior General Foreman for Steam, and FWRHS member Aaron Sherman, who is also Norfolk Southern’s Dearborn Division Road Foreman, many of our less-experienced men learned first-hand the little-known details of running on a Class 1 railroad and doing it safely.

There were many special moments during the 2012 operating season, but there is no question that the crowning moment took place on the Monday August 20 deadhead move from Harrisburg west to Pittsburgh. Norfolk Southern CEO Wick Moorman met us in Altoona on that move and rode the cab around the world-famous Horseshoe Curve. I had the honor of running the 765 on that climb, while Steve Winicker handled the firing chores. Wick was very impressed with our locomotive and crew, and he offered some very kind and complimentary words for us that day as we parted company. MEMBERSHIPS DONATIONS

OTHER TREASURER’S REPORT MERCHANDISE Without a doubt, 2012 was the most successful year in the 40 year history of the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Inc. Revenues from our activities exceeded one million dollars.

Though our revenue was up, significant expenses were encountered, including the leasing of passenger cars, locomotive repairs and upgrades, and insurance. We were able to meet these expenses through updating REVENUE our online gift store, expanding our merchandise offerings, and of course, EXCURSIONS operating the 765. Merchandise sales alone earned the society $72,000 and we are exploring new offerings for 2013. ADMINISTRATIVE Important to consider in a year as successful as this one is that each UTILITIES season offers unique challenges. Though we often try to budget ahead, SHOP EQUIPMENT ADVERTISING revenues and expenses can vary. We have consistently made choices BUILDING that will always ultimately benefit the preservation and operation of the IMPROVEMENTS 765, sometimes at a cost to facility improvements or other projects. The EXPENSES speciality nature of this business underscores why donations are crucial FUNDRAISING to sustaining not only the day to day administration of the society, but also enabling us to move forward in other areas as well. INSURANCE PASSENGER CAR EXPENSE Looking forward to the mandated inspection of the 765 in 2019, I am proud to report that the board of directors has allocated $100,000 to an investment account that will fund the expense of the inspection. We LOCOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE worked with a professional financial advisor to maximize our return on TRACK REPAIR investment and minimize our risk. This strategic decision will position the society to address the inspection to return the engine to service with PRINTING minimal downtime. MISC. Thank you for your support of the 765 and the society. AMOUNT SET ASIDE FOR THE 765 FUND MERCHANDISE

MICHAEL GUPTAIL, TREASURER TRAINING AND FACILITIES REPORT Parking improvements were also completed this year. We utilize the field on the east end of our property during special events such as our In 2012 we implemented on-line training accessible from the Society’s open house and the Santa caboose rides. Gravel driveways were added web page. The immediate impact was the ability to reach volunteers to help define the entrance and parking area as well as provide a better with training information without calling a general meeting. This is driving surface during wet weather – our visitors don’t like getting important since our volunteer force comes from a wide geographic area. stuck in the mud. The implementation of web-based courses will be ongoing since there Next year in addition to constructing more track we’ll work on tie is a great deal of development work that needs to be done for each replacement for our existing track. This is an area that will receive course. The next course to launch will be an introductory course for ongoing attention each year to spread the work and expense out and will new volunteers and will cover general safety and railroad information. be split between our volunteers and a local rail contractor. In addition Our general membership is welcome to participate as well. Eventually, to performing maintenance work on our on-site track, we also provide training courses will include: maintenance services for the adjacent industrial park as well. They allow us to utilize their track at no cost so participating in maintenance is a • General railroad and safety information win-win situation for both parties. • Specific railroad and signal rules • Steam locomotive maintenance and inspection FRA Compliance The Society is a railroad just the same as the host railroads that we Training is one of the Society’s initiatives to better align our business operate on. The FRA chooses to not regulate some activities, such as practices with the railroads that we operate on. It’s important that caboose rides on our facility. However, once we venture out onto the we’re able to impress our host railroads with our ability to emulate their general transportation system, we’re fully regulated. Here are some of safe operating practices. the major areas of compliance: Buildings and Grounds • Hours of service One of our important goals is to add more track on our site. Much of our • Steam locomotive maintenance and testing equipment is stored off-site and with our limited capacity we must make • Drug and Alcohol testing switching moves to position equipment for maintenance. This year we • Operating rules and hours of service added 100 feet of track out the west door of the building. This may not • Various record keeping requirements sound like much but it’s quite an achievement considering that it was • Railcar maintenance and safety appliances laid using manual labor. We did have some assistance in that we used a forklift to position ties and rail and a pneumatic hammer to drive the It’s important to keep in mind that the society, although an all-volunteer spikes. But, in the end, it was primarily a volunteer labor driven project. nonprofit, operates just the same as a large for-profit railroad with many We did use a local contractor to install 200 feet of subroadbed. We have of the same business objectives. Although our volunteers are involved a good start on laying additional track in 2013. in the Society’s activities because of their passion for trains, the Society ST. LOUIS - SEPTEMBER 8th, 2012 is very much a large scale business and our management practices reflect that. Yes, it’s fun, but it’s also a business.

On-Site Operations The two primary events are the annual open house and the very popular caboose rides with Santa. The open house was held later in 2012 because during our regular August date the 765 was still on the road. However, the event proved once again that the 765 is a big draw for people of all ages. The two day event was well attended and the 765, under steam, operated several times each day along several hundred feet of track to give our visitors an idea of what an operating steam locomotive looks and sounds like. This is what sets us apart from static museums – there’s no interpretation needed, visitors can experience the sights, sounds and smells for themselves.

The caboose rides with Santa were a big hit with attendance topping 2,000 riders. We also offer special evening charters for families who want more time with Santa. Overall it’s a good fundraiser for the Society but it also provides a very popular way for folks to bring their children and grandchildren to see Santa in a unique setting. While waiting for their ride, our visitors can tour the 765’s cab and participate in children’s activities. This is truly a family oriented activity with a railroad theme that appeals to young and old alike. TOM NITZA TRAINING AND FACILITIES MANAGER In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we published a fully illustrated, COMMUNICATIONS REPORT 92-page chronicle of the 765’s life in our new book, “Magnificent Machine,” produced commemorative logos and souvenirs, and have 2012’s partnership with Norfolk Southern uniquely poised the society to begun work on a documentary covering the 765’s travels and the work take advantage of a platform to promote not only its efforts in operating of the society throughout the year. the 765, but in demonstrating how the railroad industry and railroad preservation are capable of positively impacting thousands of lives across For all the work we’ve done externally, we’ve also focused on including the country. New media tools in the 21st century are also enabling us our members in the daily activities of the business. We created a special to showcase this impact, proving without a doubt the magnetism of members-only forum with weekly updates, and have begun regular the 765. 2012 was the year of making connections, as the locomotive volunteer meetings on a quarterly or as-needed basis. In addition, we’ve connects people to one another, to history, to their families and friends, invited feedback from members and the general public alike to help and to our organization. gauge our successes and identify areas for growth and improvement. The society was able to immediately take advantage of its traditional In 2013, we mustn’t forget the impact that society operations can have outreach outlets as well as firmly establish its presence with new social or undervalue the connections that we can make with the locomotive media tools including an increasingly popular business page on Facebook on a person-to-person basis. We plan to revisit our successful avenues in (over 5,300 subscribers), updates through Twitter (over 3,000), and an the coming months and to heavily promote the Project 765 - the engine’s online mailing list (3,000). Every week, 20,000 people or more interacted federally mandated inspection in 2019. with or experienced the operation of the 765 in some way. Especially exciting has been the society’s ability to directly promote and interact In consideration of the next 40 years, we’ve offered the City of Fort with thousands of supporters. We’re able to measure and document the Wayne a proposal to include the 765, our operations, and collection in experiences of thousands of people like never before. a downtown riverfront concept called Headwaters Junction. Already endorsed as “bold and transformational” by a city task force concentrating With the railroad’s blessing, we were able to publish in advance our on quality of life and economic development initiatives, the plan would operating schedule and equip the train with a GPS tracker. This, be equal parts city park, tourist railroad, and mixed use, giving the 765 combined with a web-application for smart phones and desktop users, and our mission a meaningful, high-profile home connected to other was incredibly well received, with the GPS app being downloaded area attractions, with annual programming and events inspired by the well over 19,000 times and our website netting 149,000 page views on country’s best and most successful railroad attractions. August 20th, the day no. 765 ascended Horseshoe Curve. Outside of operating excursions, the success of the society depends on Naturally, the 765 gains a lot of attention all on its own. Over 20 articles making the 765 and its mission relevant to a 21st Century audience. in newspapers, periodicals, and news programs around the Midwest We look forward to inspiring thousands more with the 765 in 2013 and featured the locomotive as an impressive icon of the country’s past. beyond. KELLY LYNCH COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Thanks for stopping in “Cresson, Pennslyvania. We had a lot of visitors to check out no. 765 and they stayed to

DECATUR, ILLINOIS eat and shop. It was a real boost“ for our HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA community pride and economy. - STEPHANIE

WILLIAMSON, WEST VIRGINIA

2012 MEMBERS 2012 MEMBERS Riverview Photography Tobias Blech David Corcoran Brad Fisher Neal Hazen Greg Kirk David Matthews DDS MS Robert Nickerson John Rothwell Mr & Mrs Danny W John Blystone Chris Coville Jim Fitzgerald Christie Hazen Troy Kleman Jim Maurer Tom Nitza Richard Ruble Cristlieb Charles Bockrath Jim Cowan James Flynn Bonnie Hazen Larry Klingbeil Nathaniel Mazo Donald J O’Barski Jon Ruetz Ronald Acheson Norman Bojrab Jr. Sam Cox Bert Frecker Michael Healy Frank Knaperek Tressa Mazzocca Dan Oberklein Dorothy Ruhlman Charles Adkins Donald Booth David Cox Larry Freels Joe Hedrick Joe Knapke George McAfee Daryl Oestreich Thomas Rulman Thomas Adkison Aaron Border Rodney Crawford Mark Frey David Hefner Sue Ann Knapke Joseph McCleese Bill O’Rourke Will Sadler Fred Ahern John Bornhorst John Credico Ray Fritsch Steven Heister Brent Kneebush Robert McCown William Otter Mark & Val Sadler James Ailes Curtis Borror Mark Crouch Harold & Diana Frye John Heltman John Koch Zachary McGinnis Elizabeth Otter John Sams Brice Amstutz Karin Bott Brad Cullen Mary Gaff Wallace Henderson Virgil Koedel Loran McKinley Emily Otter Christopher Sanders James Anderson Craig Brant David Darnell Steven Gardner Gerald Hengenius Alexander Koehler Dennis McNeil David Overton Skip Sassmannshausen Aaron Arnold Keith Brigode Patrick Davis Jan Garner Farol Henkle Ronald Kolkman Warren Mead Frank Overton Cliff Saxton Derrick Arnold Rich Brinkley Greg Davis Mary Geckle Jean Henze Rob Kramer Robert Meckes Glenn Palmer Adam Scammahorn Jim Arras Douglas Brown Ronald A. Davis Victor Geckle Jr Thomas Hern Jim Kreider Floyd Melvan Kevin Panzino Jeffrey Schaefer Jim Ash Bruce Bryan Dan Dawson Christopher Gentsch Ronald E Heymann Joe Kress Richard Melvin George Pappas Phil Scherer George Ashman Ross Bryan Bernard Deerhake Jeff Gentsch Jack Hilborn Kim Krieger Beth Meyer James Parfrey Dave Schnitz William Attwood, Sr Thomas Bryant Steve Dettman Mitch George Lee Hodgson Donna Kunkle Ronald Mickler, Sr Rex A Pealer Randy Scholl Andrew Ault Steve Bucher William Edward Henry Germann Lynn Hoekstra Brian & Michelle Lant Emerson & Ellison Jerry Pearson Jim Schramm Maria Bak Ted Buda Jr. Dewert Stephen Gilbert Mark Hoevel Christopher Lantz Milanowski Thomas Pierce Bob Schreiner Charles Beardsley Claude Butt Dennis Doerr Robert Gold Dominique Hogue Richard Lawson Shawn Miller Judy Pitt Don Schultz Connor Beatty Jim & Teresa Butt Raymond Doshier Mitch Goldman James Hood David Leemhuis Tom & Joyce Miller Henry Poe Tom Seaney Christiaan Beatty Joe Byanski Roger Durfee Richard Grabowski Jim & Vicki Hooker Bruce Lemar Phyllis Miller Henry Poe George Seil Elwood Belknap Bill Byers David Dyarman Neil Grider Harold Hough Walter Lied John Minick Nathan Pomeroy Matthew Shawver John Bell David Canaan Richard Ebnit Robert Grogan Mike Huhn Art Lindblom Jody Montgomery Rick Popp Peter Shepherd John Bell Dan Carter John Edminson Gilbert Gross Joseph Immler Scott Locker Bryan Moore Charles Pranger Aaron Sherman Vincent Bellafiore Tony` Caruso Robert Egleston Michael Guptail Christopher Jacks Gregory Long Clarence Morey Justin Pranger Joe Shimek Peter Bender William Chapel Robert Ellis Mary Gynn Matt James Michael Long Brad Morocco Carol Puls Tim Shivley Autmn Bennett Eddie Chase Timothy Ellsworth Robert & Charlene Jon Jaros Brenda Long John Morris Jeffrey Rayner Doug Short Jerrad Bennett Brian Christophel Martha M. 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