Cool Nickel Plate Road 587 2025. 587 is perhaps the best remaining example of a united states administration (usra) light mikado steam locomotive, an outstanding design developed. Nickel plate 587 was one of the 625 engines of this particular type commissioned by the united states railroad administration.

Historic nickel plate road steam locomotive no. 587 is perhaps the best remaining example of a united states administration (usra) light mikado steam locomotive, an outstanding design developed. Nickel plate donated the engine to the city of indianapolis in september 1955, as a monument to the city’s importance as a center for the railroad industry (see railroads).