The New York Central Railroad once operated an expansive 26,000-mile railroad system that connected the Great Lakes region to the Eastern United States. The New York Central System reached Fort Wayne via the Fort Wayne and Jackson line and for many years the railroad's famous 20th Century Limited passenger train traversed through Butler, Kendallville, and Waterloo, Indiana. Both the New York Central stations in Waterloo and Fort Wayne have been preserved. | Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

Numbered CSX 1853, CSX’s eighth heritage locomotive commemorates the distinguished history of the New York Central Railroad (NYC)! Originally chartered in 1853, the NYC was a vital transportation link between the Northeast and Midwest United States. It eventually merged with the Pennsylvania Railroad, which subsequently became part of Conrail and, ultimately, part of today’s CSX. Each of our new heritage locomotives reinforces the #ONECSX team’s pride in the history of CSX as we continue to deli

A look back at New York Central's 4-8-4 steam locomotive, The "Niagara". From the Pentrex program "The New York Central Collection" https://rfd.video/NYC | Railfan Depot