Lafayette to Indianapolis, IN

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This abandoned railway line, originally between Indianapolis and Lafayette, was built by the Lafayette and Indianapolis Railroad in 1850. Over the years and due to mergers, the line was owned by a number of railroads during its operation:

Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Lafayette Railroad, 1867
Cincinnati, Chicago and St Louis Railroad, 1880
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St Louis Railroad (the Big Four), 1889
New York Central Railroad, 1930
Penn Central Railroad, 1968
Conrail, 1976

The line hosted Abraham Lincoln's inaugural train in 1861 and his funeral train in 1865.

It was abandoned in two stages: Lebanon to Zionsville in 1976 (Docket USRA-574), and Lafayette to Lebanon in 1985 (Docket AB-167-637-N).

The abandonment starts in Indianapolis at 96th Street. This pict... — The abandonment starts in Indianapolis at 96th Street. This picture is looking northwest; gravel road follows the ROW, with the I-465 overpass in the distance. Photo by Bob Lemmon, 11/9/2013.

This shows the Zionsville Rail Trail at Bloor Street looking sou... — This shows the Zionsville Rail Trail at Bloor Street looking southeast. This trail has no grade crossings, only tunnels. Photo by Bob Lemmon, 11/9/2013.

This historical sign is the only evidence the line crossed Leban... — This historical sign is the only evidence the line crossed Lebanon Street in Lebanon. Photo by Bob Lemmon, 11/2/2013.

This photo was taken from Sam Ralston Road looking northwest. It... — This photo was taken from Sam Ralston Road looking northwest. It is the beginning of the Farm Heritage Trail. In the distance is the I-65 overpass. Note the communication poles remaining. Photo by Bob Lemmon, 11/9/2013.

This shows the ROW at Park Street in Colfax, looking northwest. ... — This shows the ROW at Park Street in Colfax, looking northwest. Note the concrete signal base at the right. Photo by Bob Lemmon, 11/9/2013.

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