Transporting the Economic Might of the Midwest
The New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Company, popularly known as the “Nickel Plate Road” (reporting mark NKP), had a storied 83-year existence. Starting as a single road from Chicago to Buffalo to compete with the New York Central’s Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line, it ended with four districts crisscrossing Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. The Nickel Plate became an industry leader in the delivery of freight with its renowned "Nickel Plate High Speed Service" and mighty 2-8-4 Berkshire steam locomotives.
1950 NKP system map, from the American-Rails.com collection
More About the Nickel Plate Road
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NKP Information at Other Sites
Other Railroad Information at Other Sites
Rails and Trails Source Materials - History of Transportation in Ohio and North America (includes some Nickel Plate and predecessor materials)
W&H Main Yards (The Family Tree of North American Railroads)