2024 Open House | Live Interurban Demonstrations + Tours — Hoosier Heartland Trolley Co.

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2024 Open House | Live Interurban Demonstrations + Tours


This year’s open house will feature live demonstrations of Union Traction no. 429 moving and stopping under its own power! A century ago, Indiana's high-speed interurban electric trains empowered Hoosiers to pursue an education, expand economic opportunity, visit loved ones, quickly ship perishable goods - and, electrify rural communities. For the first time since 1940, more than 83 years later, interurban no. 429 lives again as the only original Indiana interurban operational within the state. So, what does it take to bring an antique machine the size of a house back to life? Climb aboard to find out.

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We are located north of Noblesville, IN, in a private facility. An address will be sent with instructions in your email confirmation. We look forward to seeing you!

When reserving tickets, complete the purchase as you would on any e-commerce site. You must click the cart icon in the top right-hand corner and checkout to complete the reservation. You will then receive an email receipt. Our team will send another email with instructions shortly thereafter.

Join us for our public open house on Saturday, October 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.! Tickets are $5 per car and are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Due to limited parking, tickets are valid for only the time selected.

Tour the progress made on Union Traction interurban no. 429 - both inside and out; this year will feature live demonstrations of the car moving on a short test track, which it did last year for the first time in 83 years! Obtain a first-hand look at recent grant-funded projects, including new steps, ladders, the iconic cowcatcher, and a beautifully faux-wood-grained main seating compartment. Our dedicated volunteers have put in more than 1,500 work hours since the last open house!

Union Traction interurban no. 437, Indianapolis Railways streetcar no. 153, Citizens Street Railway mule car no. 69, and Singer electric locomotive no. 1 will also be available for exterior viewing.

HHTC merch will also be available for purchase.

Join us for an afternoon of tours, learning and meeting the HHTC team. Located 40 minutes north of Indianapolis at a private facility, an address will be sent upon receipt of your RSVP.

Ticket Times | Saturday, October 26, 2024

  • 10:00 a.m. (Members and Donors Only)

  • 11:30 a.m.

  • 1 p.m.

  • 2:30 p.m.

  • 4:00 p.m.

  • 5:30 p.m.

Ticket Times | Sunday, October 27, 2024

  • 10:00 a.m. (Members and Donors Only)

  • 11:30 a.m.

  • 1 p.m.

  • 2:30 p.m.

  • 4:00 p.m.

Ticket Price

$5 per carload, paid in advance via the reservation button above or below. You are welcome to bring as many guests as will fit in your car.

Planning your visit | Important Notes

  1. A signed liability waiver will be required and available upon arrival—a waiver is required for every member of your party.

  2. A ticket is good for one carload of guests, no matter how many are in the car. Please carpool so that as many people as possible can attend.

  3. Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, as this is a working shop environment amid an industrial project.

  4. Guests must remain in a secure location during live interurban demonstrations. Guests may only view the car’s movement from the safe exterior viewing area.

  5. Children less than the age of 12 are discouraged.

  6. For the safety of the collection, please keep the restoration facility address confidential and exercise respect and caution when touring the facility.

  7. Parking is available in a gravel lot in front of the facility. Space is limited.

  8. No restroom facilities are available. Please be sure to use the restroom before your visit.

  9. Accessing restricted areas is prohibited.

  10. Please follow all staff instructions for your safety.

We look forward to seeing you!

Enter promo code “openhouse” at checkout to remove shipping.