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A History of the Railroads in Muncie and Delaware County
10am to 11:15am @
The E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center
Ball State University
400 Minnetrista Boulevard, Muncie
Cost: No Charge - Reservations Required Ages: 18+ 
The gas boom in Delaware County led to rapid industrial growth, which in turn, attracted railroads. The first railroad line in Delaware County was completed through Muncie in 1852. By 1902, six intercity railroads, a local industrial railroad, and a belt-switching railroad served Muncie. Larry developed an interest in railroads when he was a child. He rode a steam engine to school for the first year and a half before they switched to diesel and stopped using the old roundhouse at 17th and Gharkey.
