Bellevue in Huron County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

NKP #25228

Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 29, 2022

1. NKP #25228 Marker

Inscription. This is a 40' boxcar built for the W&LE RY in 1925. It is one of the first steel box cars built in America. The Norfolk & Western Railway donated this car to the museum in 1976. It spent the last 15 years of service as a tool car. It now contains many Nickel Plate related displays.

Erected by Steve & Judy McNeal.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 41° 16.235′ N, 82° 50.406′ W. Marker is in Bellevue, Ohio, in Huron County. Marker is on Southwest Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bellevue OH 44811, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. URTX #31003 (here, next to this marker); Tank Car (a few steps from this marker); Curtice Depot Outhouse (a few steps from this marker); FSX #103 (a few steps from this marker); Milwaukee Road #37351 (a few steps from this marker); AC&Y Semaphore (a few steps from this marker); B&O Watchman's Shanty (a few steps from this marker); The Curtice Depot (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellevue.

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Photographed By Craig Doda, May 29, 2022

2. NKP #25228 Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 29, 2022

3. NKP #25228 Marker

Inside to the right.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 29, 2022

4. NKP #25228 Marker

Inside to the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 35 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.