Bellevue in Huron County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
NKP #900
Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 29, 2022
1. NKP #900 Marker
Horsepower - 2,250Hp
Built - 1962
Builder - EMD
This locomotive was the first unit delivered to the Nickel Plate from a 10 unit order. It was donated, fully restored, to our museum by the Norfolk Southern Corp. in 1991. It was dedicated to Mr. BJ Hoops, former Bellevue Terminal Superintendent, in May 1992.
This Sign Place Here In Memory Of: Don Krofta
Erected by Jim & Bonnie Seamon.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 41° 16.26′ N, 82° 50.424′ W. Marker is in Bellevue, Ohio, in Huron County. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: NKP #329 (a few steps from this marker); Milwaukee Road #740 (a few steps from this marker); NKP #70130 (a few steps from this marker); NKP #X50041 (a few steps from this marker); PRR #6570 (a few steps from this marker); Henry Morrison Flagler (a few steps from this marker); Plymouth Switcher (a few steps from this marker); L&H #1812 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellevue.
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 29, 2022
2. NKP #900 Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 29, 2022
3. NKP #900 Marker
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 254 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
