Who we are

A nonprofit 501(c)(3) preserving and re-creating Indiana’s electric railway heritage with trolleys, people and stories that spark the imagination.

Our Mission

Hoosier Heartland Trolley Co. exists to spark imagination in people of all ages by bringing all walks of life together to experience the art, science, culture, technology and economic empowerment of Indiana’s world-renowned electric railway industry from the 20th century.

Our Vision

Hoosier Heartland Trolley Co. is energizing small town America by developing an electric heritage railroad to tell the story of Indiana’s development through the lens of the everyday Hoosiers who made it a reality. This will be an immersive experience set within the context of an existing, everyday Indiana town as a community-based, historic asset - creating opportunity as the electric railways themselves once did.

Electrify 429

We’re sparking imagination by restoring one of Indiana’s last, priceless interurbans to operation for future generations - Indiana Union Traction Company No. 429 “Noblesville”.

Interurban No. 429 is now operational for the first time in more than 80 years! Explore our capital campaign, #Electrify429, to see first-hand how our mission and vision are coming to life and help us cross the finish line!

Enjoy interactive media, learn, donate, and support. Be sure to check out our Electrify 429 Legacy Donor program, too!