A bit about us:
Our Mission is three-fold:
- To preserve the historical materials of railway transportation regarding the former Wabash Railroad Company, its predecessors & affiliates — including the Ann Arbor and Manistique and Lake Superior Railroad Companies (until 1963), the New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois Railroad Company, and the Lake Erie and Ft. Wayne Railroad Company, and successors;
- To collect data on the history and operation of the Wabash Railroad Company and to issue publications relating to this subject; and
- To maintain an association of persons interested in the former Wabash Railroad.
For a condensed history of our favorite railroad, make sure to see our Wabash Railroad History page. You'll find a map of the Wabash system, a comprehensive list of Wabash steam & diesel locomotives, and historical photographs of various Wabash subjects.
Outside Resources is a frequently-updated list of links regarding the Wabash Railroad and its predecessors.
The Board of Directors page lists our board members, officers, and staff and provides contact information to reach them. (note: you will have to have a third-party email program installed to email directly)
Joining the WRHS:
To become a member, please go to the following link, press the "print" icon and fully complete the WRHS Membership Application Form. Submit your completed application and applicable dues (make sure you indicate for what membership year(s) you want to join) to the WRHS Secretary at: 9 N 200 East Rd., Hammond, IL 61929-7328. Make checks, payable in US dollars, out to the WRHS. Our dues are $40/year for a Regular Membership or $45/year for a Sustaining Membership. If you live in Canada, dues are $45 a year; if outside North America, dues are $50/year, in order to help cover the cost of international postage. Our membership year runs Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 (inclusive).
Supporting the WRHS:
WRHS is a registered 501c3 charitable organization, and the support of our members and friends helps us to promote and preserve the history of the Wabash Railroad. We accept donations through our WRHS PayPal account, and we sincerely appreciate your help.
The Administrators