Our Stories

Stories from employees on their careers and interest in the MP and its subsidiaries/predecessors.

My grandparents’ next-door neighbor, A.C. Russell, ran the day switch engine in the yard at Jefferson City and gave me the railroad –...

Good topic. Growing up in the 80’s I was babysat by my grandma who lived a block from the Union Pacific main line...

This should be a good thread Charlie.  For me it was always Missouri Pacific.  I was born in Labadie, Missouri, and the Rock...

Like some others have indicated, my primary interest is in another railroad. In my case, the Southern Railroad. But, as I’m sure a...

After I was born in San Antonio, Texas I spent my first three yearsliving about 6 blocks from the MP-IGN yard on the...

I got interested in the MoPac because they ran through my dad’s hometown in Arkansas. He is the one who got me interested...

My interest began with my father being a modeler and his interest in both the MP and T&P. I really like the attractive...

It was a home road here in San Antonio.  Main influence was riding the Eagle between here and Texarkana several times with my...

What got me interested in the MP/T&P was that my Father, two uncles and my Grandfather all worked for the Missouri Pacific or...

My hometown was on a MoP branch. As a little kid I remember seeing Geep 7s and later GP15-1s in the iconic blue...

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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

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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