NKP 765 Throaty Stack Talk

Published Sep 4, 2025 By Robert Blue

This locomotive is music to your ears! Turn up your volume!

Called one of the “Super-power” locomotives, NKP #765 provided fast freight and passenger service on the Nickel Plate Railroad which stretched from Chicago, Illinois, to Buffalo, New York.

Nickel Plate #765 was one of 55 Berkshire class locomotives that the Nickle Plate Road acquired during World War II in addition to the first 15 Berkshire (2-8-4) locomotives that were purchased in 1934.

Quick Facts

Builder: Lima Locomotive Works
Build Date: 1944
Drivers: 69 inch
Locomotive and tender weight: 440,800 lbs

If you’ve ever taken a ride on the Nickel Plate Road #765 or a train like this let us know in the comments below! Would love to hear your experience on this classic piece of history!

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