N&W-Nickel Plate in Northcentral Indiana (circa 1976)
Released October 2025
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In this program, travel back in time to Northcentral Indiana in 1976 on the Norfolk & Western, formerly the Nickel Plate Road. Nickel Plate Heritage Railroad #200 masqueraded as N&W #200 for the day and pulled a short local train from Atlanta to Noblesville, Indiana, with Nickel Plate Road #426. Pass through scenic Hamilton County scenery on board a Monon caboose. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a 1976 N&W local as the train is captured in hard-to-access locations and on a limited-time trip. Join SIDETRACK PRODUCTIONS as they capture this unique trip on this historic Indiana rail line.
The Steaming Hoosier: Nickel Plate Road 765
Released July 2025
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In this program, see Nickel Plate Road 765 hard at work pulling the Indiana Rail Experience's 4th Annual Tri-State Steam Excursion. 765 pulls a 12-long car passenger train between Edon, OH and Hillsdale, MI on the Indiana Northeastern. Pass through Hamilton, Pleasant Lake, Angola, Fremont, Indiana and Montgomery and Reading, Michigan as you travel back in time watching this program. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a large Nickel Plate Berk in the modern day. Join SIDETRACK PRODUCTIONS as they chase this unique and rare steam excursion in northeastern Indiana.