Preserving America’s Railroad Heritage for Future Generations

The Missouri Pacific Historical Society is a non-profit organization, founded in 1980 with roots that go back to 1974. We preserve and promote the history of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and its affiliates, which spanned the south and west of the United States dating back to the 1850s.

Welcome to the new Missouri Pacific Historical Society website

This site is a work-in-progress, with new content being added regularly, so please be patient and continue to check back periodically to see what is new.  Content yet to be moved from our old site includes Forum posts, archive images and documents, and some company store items.

Important Note: All current MPHS Members will have their account created for them. Please do not create a new account. You will receive an email with instructions on how to access your new account.

Connect with Railroad History

Join us by becoming a member and connecting with other Missouri Pacific fans

Become a Member

All memberships include a year’s worth of “The Eagle” magazine, the following year’s calendar, and discounted pricing on  selected items in the Company Store.

View Our Archives

We have a large collection of documents and images in our archival holdings. In addition, we have informative articles about various aspects of the operation of the railroad. 

Company Store

Our Company Store carries a wide variety of items that are sure to please the Missouri Pacific modeler or historian, including apparel, models, books, and more.

Connect with Enthusiasts

Our forums are a great resource for connecting with other MoPac fans. You’ll find discussions on prototype equipment and operations, as well as modeling information.

Our Annual Convention is Coming Up!

October 10-13, 2024 | Pueblo, CO

October 10-13, 2024 Pueblo, CO

What Memberships Offer

All memberships include a year’s worth (normally four quarterly issues) of “The Eagle” magazine and the following year’s calendar. Members will also receive discounted pricing on selected Missouri Pacific books, back issues of The Eagle, previous year’s calendars, and other selected items in the Company Store.

Membership in the MPHS is not limited to persons in the U.S. Members outside of the U.S. are always welcome. All payments must be in US Dollars.

Our Quarterly Magazine, “The Eagle”

Annual Calendar

Discounts in Our Shop

Additional Website Access & Benefits

Multiple Membership Tiers

A portion of your membership dues may be tax deductible.

Our Company Store

Members of the Missouri Pacific Historical Society are entitled to a discount on most of our merchandise. Non-members are encouraged to join our organization when making a purchase. You will be given the discount if you purchase a membership with your order.

Our Historic Archives

We have a large collection of documents and images in our archival holdings. In addition to these items, we have informative articles about various aspects of the operation of the railroad.

Due to the nature of image files, the majority of our images are located in the digital image gallery. Documents, articles and some images are located in the other listed categories.

This is a work in progress which will probably never be “finished.” So, check back often for new content.

Support the Archives!

Our Historic Archives

We have a large collection of documents and images in our archival holdings. In addition to these items, we have informative articles about various aspects of the operation of the railroad.

Due to the nature of image files, the majority of our images are located in the digital image gallery. Documents, articles and some images are located in the other listed categories.

This is a work in progress which will probably never be “finished.” So, check back often for new content.

Support the Archives!

Connect with Other Enthusiasts (Forums)

Discussion site for MoPac, Texas & Pacific, Midland Valley/ KO&G, I-GN, Gulf Coast Lines and post 1967 C&EI topics

Missouri Pacific Historical Society

Prototype and Historical Information

Modeling the MoPac, Texas & Pacific, etc.

Trading Post

Other Boards / features

Our Memberships

We offer multiple tiers of membership

Regular Member

Regular Members receive 4 issues of the Eagle, MPHS Calendar, member discounts at the Company Store, full access to the MPHS Archives, and access to participate on the MPHS Forums.

$

50

00

per Year

Based on 12-month period beginning with receipt of dues

Includes a subscription to our quarterly magazine, The Eagle

New members will receive the current issue of  The Eagle  upon receipt of dues

Includes a full-color calendar for the following year (issued with 3rd quarter The Eagle)

Includes a 5% discount on many items in the company store

Access to the online MPHS Forums

Available anywhere in the world

Sustaining Member

Sustaining Members receive all the benefits of Regular Members, plus donate $25 toward MPHS Operating Expenses.  

Recognition in The Eagle.

$

75

00

per Year

Based on 12-month period beginning with receipt of dues

Includes a subscription to our quarterly magazine, The Eagle

New members will receive the current issue of  The Eagle  upon receipt of dues

Includes a full-color calendar for the following year (issued with 3rd quarter The Eagle)

Includes a 7.5% discount on many items in the company store

Access to the online MPHS Forums

Available anywhere in the world

Your name listed in The Eagle

$25 of your dues are tax deductible

Eagle Member

Eagle Members receive all the benefits of Regular and Sustaining Members, plus donate $50 toward MPHS Operating Expenses.  

Recognition in The Eagle.

$

100

00

per Year

Based on 12-month period beginning with receipt of dues

Includes a subscription to our quarterly magazine, The Eagle

New members will receive the current issue of  The Eagle  upon receipt of dues

Includes a full-color calendar for the following year (issued with 3rd quarter The Eagle)

Includes a 10% discount on many items in the company store

Access to the online MPHS Forums

Available anywhere in the world

John Bromley print (new members, not renewals)

Your name listed in The Eagle

$50 of your dues are tax deductible

Want to learn more about memberships and how they benefit MPHS?

About Our Organization

Our mission is to preserve and promote the heritage of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and it’s affiliates. This includes the Texas & Pacific, Chicago & Eastern Illinois, Kansas Oklahoma & Gulf, Alton & Southern and many other roads that were part of the MP family.
Please consider becoming a member and help us keep this history alive.

Become a Member Today!

Your membership supports production of our quarterly magazine, The Eagle, our annual calendar, and our continuing efforts to digitize and present our archives.

We are a non-profit, all volunteer group. All monies collected through dues and purchases from the Company Store go towards the effort to preserve the history of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and its predecessors. Come join us in that effort.

Regular Member

Regular Members receive 4 issues of the Eagle, MPHS Calendar, member discounts at the Company Store, full access to the MPHS Archives, and access to participate on the MPHS Forums.

$

50

00

per Year

Based on 12-month period beginning with receipt of dues

Includes a subscription to our quarterly magazine, The Eagle

New members will receive the current issue of  The Eagle  upon receipt of dues

Includes a full-color calendar for the following year (issued with 3rd quarter The Eagle)

Includes a 5% discount on many items in the company store

Access to the online MPHS Forums

Available anywhere in the world

Sustaining Member

Sustaining Members receive all the benefits of Regular Members, plus donate $25 toward MPHS Operating Expenses.  

Recognition in The Eagle.

$

75

00

per Year

Based on 12-month period beginning with receipt of dues

Includes a subscription to our quarterly magazine, The Eagle

New members will receive the current issue of  The Eagle  upon receipt of dues

Includes a full-color calendar for the following year (issued with 3rd quarter The Eagle)

Includes a 7.5% discount on many items in the company store

Access to the online MPHS Forums

Available anywhere in the world

Your name listed in The Eagle

$25 of your dues are tax deductible

Eagle Member

Eagle Members receive all the benefits of Regular and Sustaining Members, plus donate $50 toward MPHS Operating Expenses.  

Recognition in The Eagle.

$

100

00

per Year

Based on 12-month period beginning with receipt of dues

Includes a subscription to our quarterly magazine, The Eagle

New members will receive the current issue of  The Eagle  upon receipt of dues

Includes a full-color calendar for the following year (issued with 3rd quarter The Eagle)

Includes a 10% discount on many items in the company store

Access to the online MPHS Forums

Available anywhere in the world

John Bromley print (new members, not renewals)

Your name listed in The Eagle

$50 of your dues are tax deductible

Support MPHS

Donation may be tax deductible