Last updated: 4/17/2011
520 N Main St
Linden, IN 46970-0700
PO Box 154
Linden, IN 46970-0700
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Bob Strew
phone: 765-339-7245
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It has been restored to the 1950 era of railroading and is operated as a museum by the Linden-Madison Township Historical Society. The fully air-conditioned Depot Museum features a collection of "railroadiana" material mainly from the two railroads it once served: the Monon and the Nickel Plate. The Monon agent's room houses the E.E. Kauffman train collection, including a 3/4" scale, live steam model of the Monon 4-4-0 locomotive with passenger coach. Numerous Nickel Plate artifacts are displayed in the Nickel Plate agent's room. Model Railroad Clubs operate HO & O gauge layouts in the separate Monon and Nickel Plate baggage rooms.
The Museum is open to the public from May through October, and for one week in December. Hours are from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $3.00 for adults, $1.00 for children under age 14.
One of the first major goals and accomplishments of the Society was to get the Depot listed on the National Register Of Historic Sites. It was only natural that once work on restoration of the Depot began, that the Depot would become a museum. A great deal of time and effort, by many dedicated people have made the Depot and museum what it is today. Donations from many local businesses and organizations have been a mainstay in the Society's success. The Society is a not-for-profit organization and its Board is strictly voluntary with no payment, except the personal gratification and satisfaction from their part in preserving history.
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