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SUMMARY:A Day for the Archives
DESCRIPTION:Affiliated Sponsors BRHS\, CERA\, CNWHS\, GNRHS\, LAKE STATES\, MRHA\, MPHS\, SHORE LINE\, SLHTS \nA Weekend to Benefit Multiple Archive Efforts. Collectively\, all the participating groups archive efforts will benefit from this event\, both financially and in collective knowledge. Great presentations\, networking and archive updates from the participating organizations. \nFriday\, April 17th all day Metra Rail Trip is planned by Dave Phillips (CNWHS) gathering at 8:00 am to 8:15 am at Chicago’s Union Station for a morning departure to Manhattan and return and an afternoon departure to Aurora and returning to Union Station about 4PM. Trip includes lunch and snacks. Details on Meeting point at Union Station will be sent after registration is received. \nRegistration is open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. \nSaturday presentations begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude about 8:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided on site. \nFor the full schedule of presentations\, registration\, and hotel information\, please see the flyer: A Day for the Archives 2026
URL:https://mopac.org/event/a-day-for-the-archives-2/
LOCATION:NIU Naperville\, Illinois campus\, 1120 East Diehl Road\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Joint Convention with BRHS and CEIHS
DESCRIPTION:2025 Joint MPHS\, BRHS\, and CEIHS Convention in Marion\, Illinois\nThe convention has concluded\, but photos from the event may be viewed by clicking the button below. \n					\n									View Photos From The Convention\n					 \nMark your calendars for our 2025 Joint Convention with the Burlington Route Historical Society (BRHS) and Chicago & Eastern Illinois Historical Society (CEIHS) in Marion\, Illinois\, October 9-11 at the Drury Inn & Suites. \nThe latest information may be found on the BRHS site by clicking the button below. \nWe will update this event as more details become available. \n					\n									Convention Information\n					 \nConvention Hotel reservations may be made by clicking the button below. \n					\n									Convention Hotel Registration
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2025-joint-convention-with-brhs-and-ceihs/
LOCATION:Drury Inn & Suites Marion\, IL\, 2706 W DeYoung\, Marion\, IL\, 62959\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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SUMMARY:A Day For The Archives
DESCRIPTION:Schedule of Presentations \nRegistration Form and Map of Venue
URL:https://mopac.org/event/a-day-for-the-archives/
LOCATION:NIU Naperville\, Illinois campus\, 1120 East Diehl Road\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563\, United States
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SUMMARY:MPHS Pop-Up Sale
DESCRIPTION:Visit us at our pop-up sale! \nRead More
URL:https://mopac.org/event/mphs-pop-up-sale-3/
LOCATION:9903 Gravois Rd\, Unit C\, 9903 Gravois Rd\, Unit c\, Afton\, Missouri\, 63123
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SUMMARY:MPHS Pop-Up Sale
DESCRIPTION:Visit us at our pop-up sale! \nRead More
URL:https://mopac.org/event/mphs-pop-up-sale-2/
LOCATION:9903 Gravois Rd\, Unit C\, 9903 Gravois Rd\, Unit c\, Afton\, Missouri\, 63123
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SUMMARY:MPHS Pop-Up Sale
DESCRIPTION:Visit us at out pop-up sale! \nRead More
URL:https://mopac.org/event/mphs-pop-up-sale/
LOCATION:9903 Gravois Rd\, Unit C\, 9903 Gravois Rd\, Unit c\, Afton\, Missouri\, 63123
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:2024 Joint MPHS and RGMHS Convention in Pueblo\, Colorado\nMark your calendars for our 2024 Joint Convention with the Rio Grande Modeling and Historical Society (RGMHS) in Pueblo\, Colorado\, at the Pueblo Convention Center on October 10-13\, 2024. \nThe latest information and schedule\, as well as hotel and convention registration\, may be found on the RGMHS site by clicking the button below. \n			\n									Convention Information and Registration\n					 \n\n		The Pueblo Railway Museum has added an event for attendees to our joint Convention with the Rio Grande Modeling & Historical Society . On Saturday afternoon our attendees can ride a caboose train over former MoPac right of way on a MoPac or Rio Grande caboose. This is an additional $20.00 fare\, tickets will be available at the door only. 
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2024-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Courtyard Pueblo Downtown\, 110 W. City Center Drive\, Pueblo\, CO\, 81003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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SUMMARY:2024 Mini Meet
DESCRIPTION:You are invited !! \nTo What? The 1st Missouri Pacific Mini-meet \nWhere? Abilene\, Texas \nWhen? April 26\,27 \nWhy Abilene? The Grace Museum is located across the street from the Texas and Pacific Depot and houses the Don Watson Texas and Pacific collection. Mr. Watson published the book From Ox teams to Eagles in 1978 on the history of the T&P. His collection contains a multitude of items and a wonderful collection of steam engine photos. The Grace Museum has meeting space for us to use and we will hear from 10 speakers over Friday afternoon and Saturday morning on Texas and Pacific and Missouri Pacific topics. We have also arranged to have two model railroad layout tours on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. \nThe Grace Museum has free parking on the west side which is great since the streets around are metered. \nHotel Information \nThe hotels that are listed have blocked off 10 rooms at each location. Important to note—— these rooms will only be held until March 26th which is 30 days before we have meet. Yes that is only 7 days from now. If you have already books at these locations and want these rates please call and have them change the rate before the 27th. Please tell them you are with the Missouri Pacific Historical Society. \n\nThe Doubletree by Hilton $169.00 base rate plus taxes etc. this is the closest to the Grace Museum.\nThe Courtyard by Marriott $121.00 base rate plus taxes etc. This one is close to the Abilene mall and about 10 minutes away.\n\nWe will try to begin at 12:00 Friday so it would be nice to be little early to register and pay your $5 dollars. \nCurrently lined up for Friday starting at noon \n\nGrace museum presentation- Erica Parker\nTom Stamey : Tom will talk on the stepladder of change from steam to diesel on the T&P\nTom Stephens: Tom will talk on the change from steam to diesel on the MoPacNOTE: The T&P most of time saw things a little different than the MoPac. The T&P thought steam could last and be just as efficient as diesel.\nCorrender Taylor: Corrender will give a presentation on Abilene and Southern engine #20 (2-8-2)\nEd Chapman: Ed will present a presentation on the MoPac in the Brazos Valley area. This will be his slides from the 1970’s in south central Texas.\nDusty Garrison: Dusty will present “Heaven on Wheels” . The history of railroad Chapel cars.\n\nEvening on your own or as groups to dine out. The Abilene Model Railroad Club and Ken Riediger will open their layouts to us. \n\nSaturday morning starting at 8:30\nJerry Michaels: Jerry will give a presentation on new caboose material found after the publication of his Missouri Pacific Cabooses\nJim Ogden: Jim will give a presentation on Mail Trains ofTexas (T&P and MP mail trains)\nSteve Goen: Steve will present on The Cisco and Northwestern. Steve will also present on T&P freight and passenger operations at Gordon Texas.\nBill Sims: Bill will give a presentation on Hallmark’s Texas and Pacific brass steam engines imported by Bobby Halls hobby shop in Dallas.\n\nPlease tell me more \nIn addition to the T&P depot two T&P freight houses are with-in two blocks which we will visit. Downtown Abilene is very nice with the many hotels nearby. Bring a lawn chair and we will try to time the parade of freight trains going thru town 200 feet from the museum in a nice grassed unfenced area. If weather cooperates it is real nice. \nCost: $5 dollars. \nWho is invited? Invitations are going out to the current listing of MPHS members living in Texas but bring your friends as everyone is welcome! \nQuestions: Patrick Pritchett\, email JPP999321@gmail.com\, phone 806-777-1549 \nWe have a variety of presentations with encouraged question and answers so we all can learn and maybe find out new pieces of knowledge. In addition to these presentations I am sure you will enjoy meeting some special people I have invited to attend. Much of this knowledge is being lost every year and it is my hope we can all share a little of what we know.
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2024-mini-meet/
LOCATION:Grace Museum\, 102 Cypress Street\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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SUMMARY:2023 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Venue – Our meeting was held at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita. \nTheir address is: \n400 W. Douglas Ave.Wichita\, KS 67202Phone: (316) 262-5000  \nSCHEDULE & REGISTRATION \nActivity Schedule – Click Here \nInformation & Registration Form – Click Here \n  \nCONVENTION SHIRTSThe design has been finalized. Here is the link to the order page: T-shirt \n\n										\n		HIGHLIGHTED ACTIVITIES  \nThursday\, October 5 \n Evening Presentations \nFriday October 6 \nTrain ride – Abilene\, KS \nEvening Presentations \nSaturday October 7 \nMembership Meeting \nSwap Meet \nBanquet \nKeynote Speaker
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2023-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita\, 400 W Douglas Ave\, Wichita\, KS\, 67202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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SUMMARY:2022 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Venue – Our meeting was held at the Comfort Suites Hotel. \nTheir address is: \n301 Willow Creek Pkwy.Palestine\, TX 75801Phone: (903) 723-0284 A note from the convention team \nWe hope that you were able to attend this year’s convention. It was a great event. \n\nT-shirts – There are a few extras left over. They are listed in the Company Store.\nTexas State Railroad Excursion – We had a great ride to Rusk and back. And\, a good tour of the steam engine shop in Palestine.\nGroup Dinner – We had a good meal\, but the restaurant was a little slow and it delayed our Saturday evening program.\n\nSCHEDULE & REGISTRATION \nActivity Schedule \nInformation & Registration Form \n  \nCONVENTION SHIRTS\nYou can order using this Link. \n\n\nHIGHLIGHTED ACTIVITIES \nThursday\, October 6 \nMPHS BOD Meeting – Cancelled\, to be held in advance virtually \nFriday October 7 \nTexas State Railroad Excursion \nSaturday October 8 \nMembership Meeting \nSwap Meet
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2022-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Comfort Suites Palestine\, 301 Willow Creek Pkwy.\, Palestine\, TX\, 75801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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SUMMARY:2021 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Venue – Our meeting was held at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel which is a Hilton affiliate. \nThe address is: \n1820 Market St.St. Louis\, MO 63103		 \n\n																							 \n  \nSCHEDULE  \nClick the links below to view PDF files for the event \nBasic Schedule \nLadies Program \nRegistration Flyer  \nTrain Ride Route Map \nCONVENTION SHIRTS Limited Edition T-Shirt All Sizes – $25.00 (Ordering closed) \n													\n		ACTIVITIES  \nThursday\, October 7Attendance limited to 24 people! All Day Bus Tour \nMetro East Industries\, Inc. – 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMMetro East Industries is an industry leader company that provides railcar and locomotive repair and maintenance\, both in the shop and on the rail\, for many class 1 railroads and regional carriers. They have been in existence over three decades. Their state-of-the-art facilities span more than 100 acres of land. We will tour the shops under actual working conditions. A safety meeting will be scheduled before tour starts\, usually 5-10 minutes. \nRequired: Safety goggles – if you have them\, bring them. Wear good pair of walking shoes. The facility is NOT ADA accessible in the shop areas. Breaking into smaller groups\, tours will visit many interesting areas of the site. \nGeneral Rules: No high heels\, open toe shoes\, no sandals or flip-flops\, no weapons\, no strollers\, no back packs\, duffel bags\, or cases. Photography allowed outside the shops BUT NO videotaping. Shirts are required. The tour is conducted in a shops’ environment where dust\, dirt and noise will be encountered. Dress appropriately. \nThe bus will stop for lunch at a local restaurant.Lunch is not included in the cost of the trip. \nGateway Rail Services\, Inc. – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMGateway Rail Services Inc. (GRS) facility encompasses over twenty acres and has more than 29 years experience providing high quality workmanship throughout the North American rail industry. GRS is a full service facility specialized in heavy overhaul and rehabilitation of passenger rail cars\, private rail cars\, excursion railroads equipment and specialty rail test cars for the FRA and class one railroads. We will tour the rebuild\, fabrication and wheel shops under actual working conditions. The company has about 140 retired passenger and baggage cars\, with a few from the 1920’s\, on its 10 tracks. Most railcars stored are cores for rebuilding. After our shops’ tour\, we will be allowed to walk around the cars and take pictures. Attendance limited to 25 people. A safety meeting will be scheduled before tour starts\, usually 5-10 minutes. \nRequired: A Waiver of Liability form will need to be signed. An adult must accompany any minor child. Safety goggles – if you have them\, bring them. Use good pair of walking shoes. The facility has limited ADA accessibility with some assistance. It is NOT wheel chair friendly due to gravel and rough ground. Fair amount of walking involved. \nGeneral Rules: No high heels\, open toe shoes\, no sandals or flip-flops\, no weapons\, no strollers\, no back packs\, duffel bags\, or cases. Photography and videotaping allowed but may be limited in propriety situations. Shirts are required. The tour is conducted in a shops’ environment where dust\, dirt and noise will be encountered. Dress appropriately. \nFriday October 8The National Museum of Transportation – 9:00-12:00 AMThe Smithsonian Institution recognizes the National Museum of Transportation as having one of the “largest and best collection of transportation vehicles in the world.” With more than 70 locomotives\, automobiles\, trucks\, a C47-A Transport\, operating streetcars. The Museum sits on the former Missouri Pacific right of way\, and on the grounds is the historic Barrett tunnel\, the first tunnel west of the Mississippi built by the Pacific Railroad in 1851.The bus tour will include special access to areas not open to the general public\, including the Missouri Pacific Eagle Observation car 750\, Chicago\, Burlington & Quincy “Aleutian”\, Chicago\, Burlington & Quincy #482 “Dubuque” Sleeping Car\, Chicago\, Burlington & Quincy #192 – “Silver Spoon” Dining Car\, the Missouri Pacific Barrett Station depot building. A streetcar and the miniature train will be operating. \nGeneral Rules: Good walking shoes are recommended. The museum grounds are ADA compliant but the streetcar is NOT. Self-guided tour will visit many interesting areas of the museum. Photography is allowed on the museum grounds\, but please do not climb on or pose on the displayed equipment. No weapons. Do not enter closed or barricaded areas. This trip will include a box lunch on the Museum grounds. \nTRRA Excursion – 2:00-4:00 PM (Notes on equipment) (Route map)This rare mileage excursion will depart St. Louis Union Station and travel over a circle route on the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (TRRA) system using Union Station’s heritage passenger cars. The train will cross the Mississippi River on the MacArthur Bridge\, then travel north over TRRA trackage on the Illinois side of the river. The planned route is via the Wiggins Line along the river front. After passing Madison Yard it will cross the Merchants Bridge back to the Missouri side. Enroute it will pass the sites of several former railroad yards\, freight houses\, produce row\, and other interesting railroad sites\, as well as many St. Louis landmarks including the Gateway Arch\, Busch Stadium\, and the Eads Bridge. \nNote: Actual route on the Illinois side of the river may vary due to TRRA traffic levels. Vintage equipment may not be ADA accessible. \nNote2: If this trip is unable to run due to operational conditions on the TRRA\, or problems with equipment availability at Union Station refunds will be made for the excursion only. \nSaturday October 9Morning and Afternoon \nMPHS Business Meeting – Officer ElectionsBRHS Business Meeting – Board of Director ElectionsSwap MeetBRHS & MPHS Company Stores will be open \nEvening \nHappy Hour – Cash BarRaffleBanquet Dinner MPHS & BRHS Members and SpousesKeynote Speaker – Nick Fry\, Curator of the J.W. Barriger LibraryParting Comments – MPHS & BRHS Presidents \nOther Weekend OptionsUnion Station Restaurants– Station Grille (former Harvey House) Breakfast\, Lunch Dinner– The Grand Hall – drinks & appetizers– Starbucks – adjacent to Grand Hall– Soda Fountain – sandwiches/burgers/ice cream– The Train Shed – lunch\, dinner\, drinks– 1894 Café – lunch counter– Landry’s Seafood House– Maggie O’Briens – across street – Irish bar/restaurant– Lombardo’s Trattoria – across street inside Drury \nUnion Station AttractionsGrand Hall Light Show – freeFire & Light Show – under train shed – free· Super Six Pass: $50 per adult / $40 per child (best deal – access to all attractions!)· Aquarium & Wheel: $35 per adult / $25 per child· Aquarium: $25 per adult / $18 per child· Wheel: $15 per adult / $10 per child· Ropes Course: $15 per adult / $5 per child (under 48 inches)· Miniature Golf: $10 per adult / $10 per child· Mirror Maze: $8 per adult / $8 per child· Carousel: $5 per adult / $5 per child
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2021-annual-convention/
LOCATION:St. Louis Union Station Hotel\, 1820 Market St\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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SUMMARY:2020 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Our 40th Annual Convention was held in Branson\, MO on October 8-11\, 2020\nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic\, the convention was different from past conventions. But\, all in attendance had a great time. \nThis was another meeting held jointly with the Frisco enthusiasts represented by Frisco.org.\n \n\n \nVenue – Our meetings were held in the Branson Convention Center located near the former MP depot (now Branson Scenic) in downtown Branson. \nActivities – Presentations and the member business meeting were held in the Branson Convention Center which is directly connected to the Hilton Convention Center Hotel. Check out the shedule below for a list of activities. \nSchedule – Click here. 
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2020-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Branson Convention Center\, 200 Sycamore Street\, Branson\, MO\, 65616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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CREATED:20190101T233503Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Our 39th Annual Convention was held in Fort Smith\, AR\nOctober 10-13\, 2019\nSince Ft. Smith was served by the Frisco as well as the MoPac\, we invited Frisco enthusiasts to join with us. There was content appropriate for both roads. \nBe sure and scroll all the way to the bottom of the page in order to view all available information. \nConvention Hotel \nThe convention hotel will be the Marriott Courtyard Fort Smith Downtown. We have negotiated a special room rate for attendees which includes a breakfast buffet in the hotel bistro area. It is strongly recommended that you make your hotel reservations as early as possible. Remember that using the convention hotel facility for your lodging helps keep the convention costs low. As a token of our appreciation for using the convention hotel for your lodging\, every attendee that rents a room for at least two nights will be entered into a drawing for a gift certificate from the MPHS Company Store. \nHotel Event Summary: \nMissouri Pacific Historical SocietyStart Date: Thursday\, October 10\, 2019End Date: Sunday\, October 13\, 2019Last Day to Book: Tuesday\, September 10\, 2019Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: Courtyard Fort Smith Downtown for $99 per night \n\n \nFor a PDF version of this map – Click Here \nActivities & Schedule \nSome of the activities are still in the planning stage. As soon as everything is finalized\, a complete schedule will be published. There will be the usual activities including the BOD meeting\, membership business meeting\, presentations and the swap meet along with some activities specific to Ft. Smith. \n\nSchedule – Click Here for a PDF copy of the current schedule which is subject to change.\n\nFt. Smith Trolley Musuem – We will visit the trolley museum on Friday morning. There is a trolley stop within two blocks of our hotel. Registered attendees will be able to ride the trolley\, without additional cost\, to and from the museum. The Ft. Smith Trolley Museum website can be viewed HERE.\nArkansas & Missouri Excursion Train – We have secured a group rate for a trip on the train from Van Buren to Winslow and return on Friday. Lunch will be included. We will depart from and return to the depot in Van Buren. This is a change from the initial posting due to flood damage in the Ft. Smith area. Group transportation from the hotel to the depot and return has been arranged for an additional cost ($15 or less\, per person) which will be collected at the event.  The A&M has reserved one or more coaches for our group depending on the number of participants. For more information and to purchase tickets – Click Here. To visit the A&M passenger train website – Click Here.\nSwap Meet – A limited number of tables will be available for the Saturday afternoon swap meet. the reservation link can be found HERE.\nPresentations – Our keynote speaker on Saturday evening will be Mike Sypult. Mike’s presentation will center around the history of the MP and Frisco in Ft. Smith. Other presenters are being lined up. If you are interested in making a presentation\, please contact us at this email address: convention@mopac.org.\nSaturday Evening Banquet – Details can be found on the Company Store listing – Click Here.\nGolf – This year\, we are offering the opportunity to play a round or two of golf. Contact Curt Whiteamire for more information; phone number (956) 763-9674\, email address doncurt1@hotmail.com.\n\nThere are lots of areas of interest within walking distance of the hotel in downtown Ft. Smith. We are working on a lineup of non-rail activities for spouses and other family members. Some will be group activities and others will be “on your own.” Some locations of interest are shown on this map. \n \nFor a PDF version of this map – Click Here \nCommemorative T-Shirt. \nOur vendor created the following images for our shirts. A special thanks goes to Keith Robinson for suggesting the basic design.
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2019-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Courtyard Ft. Smith Downtown\, 900 Rogers Ave.\, Ft. Smith\, AR\, 72901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000653
CREATED:20180102T033004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T211411Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Our 38th annual convention was held inAustin\, TX on October 4-7\, 2018. \nThe convention hotel was the Drury Inn & Suites Austin North.  \nOur activities\, this year\, included a charter train trip on the property of the Austin Steam Train Association. During this event\, we had an opportunity to inspect some former MoPac rolling stock which included passenger equipment and a caboose. Following the train trip\, we will had an opportunity to tour the Georgetown Railroad faclities which are located nearby. \nWe had all of the usual events including presentations\, business meeting\, swap meet and model display. \nRegistration information: Click Here \nHotel information: Click Here  \nConvention Flyer: Click Here \nCharter Train Ride: Click Here  \nConvention T-Shirt: Click Here \nActivity Schedule: Click Here \nNote from the President: \nI made a “reconnaissance” trip to Austin during the second weekend of March. I am happy to report that all looks very good. The hotel facility is quite nice and has been recently renovated. I was quite pleased with the quality of my room. As we have pointed out\, elsewhere\, the free breakfast\, and the evening drink and food offering (5:30 Kickback) are good values and help offset the cost of your room. Please use the reservation link above or ask for the MPHS rate when you call to make your reservation. The cost of our meeting space is significantly reduced if you reserve your room as part of the MPHS block of room nights. Due to traffic conditions and other factors\, I highly recommend that you use the Drury Inn for your stay. You may find a different facility with a cheaper rate\, but I think you will find the frustration of getting back and forth not to be worth the financial savings. \nI visited the Austin Steam Train Site in Cedar Park and I was very impressed by their operation. Negotiations for the charter train trip should be completed by the end of April. Once finalized\, additional details will be posted on this page. Our train will consist of seven to eight cars and will be pulled by a GP40 in a quasi MoPac paint scheme. I toured all of the cars and they are all nicely restored. Our trip will take us to Burnet and back with a stop at the depot in Bertram. This is on an active railroad that sees both freight and commuter operations with a maximum speed of 40 mph. This is about as close as you can get to real railroading on a tourist type operation. The trip will begin on Friday morning with a return to Cedar Park in the early afternoon. A box lunch will be offered as an extra fair amenity. This is a must do activity. Make your plans\, now. \nWe are still seeking some individuals that are interested in making a presentation. This year’s schedule will have a reduced number of presentation slots due to the train trip and other activities. So\, get your name in the hat real soon. If your are interested\, contact me\, ASAP\, at president@mopac.org. \nFor you T-Shirt fans\, we will have a special shirt created for this event. It will feature a reference to the I-GN which was the predecessor road to MP’s operation in Austin. A listing will be posted just as soon as the design is finalized. \nAustin is a very popular vacation and leisure destination. There will be plenty of activities for spouses in addition to the train ride. Additional information will be coming very soon. I strongly suggest that you get your work schedule adjusted and your hotel reservation made very soon.  \nI hope to see you at Austin in October. \nKevin
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2018-annual-convention/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000653
CREATED:20170102T035240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T211416Z
UID:2916-1507190400-1507482000@mopac.org
SUMMARY:2017 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:This was our 37th annual convention. \n It was held in Mt. Vernon\, IL on October 5-8\, 2017. \nHere are the original details. \nMount Vernon served as a southern Illinois center for manufacturing and agriculture. It was a connection point between four railroads\, the C&EI’s Salem Subdivision\, the MoPac’s Pinckneyville Subdivision\, the Southern’s Louisville to St. Louis main line\, and the L&N’s St. Louis to Evansville main line. \nThis event will be joint with the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Historical Society. \nThe MPHS invites the C&EIHS members to attend and celebrate our shared history and heritage. We hope to strengthen existing ties between our two societies and establish new friendships.  \nCheck out these messages from MPHS officers and managers. – Click Here \nCurrent Overview:  \nThis years convention will continue the tradition of being a four-day event. Various admission packages will be offered. All members coming to this event are encouraged to attend Thursday through Sunday morning. \nCheck out the links below for details. Over the next couple of months we will post the details of the individual meeting days on this website and in The Eagle magazine. Check back often\, as more information will be added as the date draws nearer. \nThe first activity is the Fall MPHS Board of Directors meeting on Thursday afternoon. This meeting is open to any interested member of the MPHS. Thursday evening’s activities include presentations and a “Meet & Greet” social event for all attendees. Refreshments will be provided. \nFriday’s events include a driving tour to Marion\, IL\, the annual MPHS members meeting during the afternoon and various presentations during the late afternoon and evening. \nSaturday starts with presentations in the morning and there will be the usual swap meet in the afternoon. There will be a catered banquet meal and key note speaker on Saturday evening. This year’s speaker is Woody Sutton\, a former MoPac officer with ties to this portion of the railroad. The banquet is an extra fare item requiring an advance registration. Also\, attending the banquet will be required in order to hear the key note speaker’s presentation. Get signed up\, today. \nSunday’s activities will include a trip to view the former C&EI/MP yard at Salem\, IL which is currently operated by Union Pacific. The UP1982 should be aailable for viewing\, also. Transportation will be provided and\, as such\, will be an extra fare item.  \nMore Detail: \nPresentations are always the core of our meetings. This year we have lined up some excellent presentations:  \n• Tom Austin (MPHS): Joppa Subdivision (C&EI Operations Post-MoPac)• Brian Banna (MPHS): MP/C&EI GP35s• George Bogatiuk (SoundTraxx): Customizing Tsu2 Decoders for MoPac Diesel Operations• Ed Bridges (CO&E Railroad): The Crab Orchard & Egyptian Railroad• David Forbes (C&EIHS): C&EI Equipment — Hopper Cars• Blaine Hadfield (ExactRail): ExactRail MoPac/C&EI Equipment offerings• Jerry Michels (MPHS): The Coal Belt Electric• Craig Ross (Bluford Shops): “I’d buy five!” — How Model Manufacturers Decide What to Make• Rick Schroder (C&EIHS): The MoPac Arrives in Danville on the C&EI• Norbert Shacklette (MPHS): Working in Mt. Vernon Area\, a Railroader’s Perspective \nThere will be a time for displaying your MoPac and C&EI-related models. This will be similar to RPM meets wherein modelers display their models\, whether finished or not\, and share with others the knowledge and skills learned while working on these models. Please bring your models and show others what you have been doing.  \nFor those members bringing their spouses\, we are working on several local attractions\, such as Cedarhurst Center for the Arts\, which they can attend during the convention. Please indicate when you make your reservation that you are bringing your spouse and include their name so that we have a good head count for tours\, etc. There is no extra convention charge if you bring our spouse — your registration fee covers both of you. \nAt this years the annual membership meeting there will be elections for the following Board of Director positions; President\, Vice-President\, Treasurer\, Secretary\, and Directors 1 and 2. These positions are available to anyone who is a current MPHS member. If you are interested in becoming more involved with the MPHS or want more information on any of these roles\, please contact president@mopac.org. \nConvention Flyer (PDF): Click Here \nVenue: Drury Inn & Suites\, 145 N 44th St\, Mt Vernon\, IL 62864 \nKeynote Speaker on Saturday evening: Woody Sutton – Read biography \nCurrent Schedule
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2017-annual-convention/
LOCATION:Drury Inn & Suites Mt. Vernon\, 145 North 44th Street\, Mt. Vernon\, IL\, 62864\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000653
CREATED:20160101T200221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T211422Z
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SUMMARY:2016 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:The 36th annual convention was held in Jefferson City\, MO; October 6-9\, 2016. A great time was had by all. \nConvention T-Shirt \nThe shirts are still available. Follow this link for details: T-Shirt Details \nClick Here for Current Schedule \nClick Here for Layout Tour Information \nClick Here for Spouse Activity Schedule \nSponsors The following sponsors have contributed money or merchandise to help support our convention. Please show your appreciation by purchasing their products whenever possible.  \nBlair Line – www.blairline.com \nInterMountain Railway Co. – www.intermountain-railway.com \nBluford Shops – www.bluford-shops.com \nMicroScale Decals – www.microscale.com \nBroadway Limited Imports – www.broadway-limited.com \nRix Products – www.rixproducts.com \nChooch Enterprises – www.choochenterprises.com \nMicro-Trains Line – www.micro-trains.com \nKadee – www.kadee.com \nExactRail – www.exactrail.com \nXuron Corp. – www.xuron.com \nZONA Tool Company – www.zonatool.net \nMicro Engineering Co. – www.microengineering.com \nMonroe Models – www.monroemodels.us \nTru-Color Paint – www.trucolorpaint.com \nEvergreen Scale Models – www.evergreenscalemodels.com \nDetails West – www.detailswest.com \nWesterfield Models – www.westerfieldmodels.com \nTomar Industries – www.tomarindustries.com \nWoodland Scenics – www.woodlandscenics.com \nBethlehem Car Works – www.bethlehemcarworks.com
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2016-annual-convention/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000653
CREATED:20150101T201110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T211426Z
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SUMMARY:2015 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:The 35th annual convention was held in Houston\, TX on October 8 – 11\, 2015. The convention host was Bob Barnett and the convention facility was the Hilton Houston Southwest. A great time was had by all. Check the bottom of this page for links to the presentations. \nSponsors \nThe following companies and individuals have provided door prizes and/or other awards for the convention attendees. Please support them when make your next purchase of model railroad or railfan products. \nBlair Line – Carthage\, MO – www.blairline.com \nBluford Shops – Bluford\, IL – www.bluford-shops.com \nEvergreen Scale Models – Des Plaines\, IL – www.evergreenscalemodels.com \nExactRail – Provo\, UT – www.exactrail.com \nInterMountain Railway Co. – Longmont\, CO – www.ircmodelersclub.com \nKadee Quality Products Co. – White City\, OR – www.kadee.com \nKalmbach Publishing – Waukesha\, WI – www.kalmbach.com \nRix Products – Evansville\, IN – www.rixproducts.com \nTomar Industries – Benton Harbor\, MI – www.tomarindustries.com \nTru-Color Paint – Phoenix\, AZ – www.trucolorpaint.com \nWesterfield Models – Gardnerville\, NV – www.westerfieldmodels.com \nWm. K. Walthers – Milwaukee\, WI – www.walthers.com \nWoodland Scenics – Linn Creek\, MO – www.woodlandscenics.com \nXURON Corp. – Saco\, ME – www.xuron.com \nZona Tools / Olson Saw Blades – Bethel\, CT – www.zona.com \nPresentations: Coming soon.
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2015-annual-convention/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000653
CREATED:20140101T201604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T211433Z
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SUMMARY:2014 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:The 35th annual convention was held in Houston\, TX on October 8 – 11\, 2015. The convention host was Bob Barnett and the convention facility was the Hilton Houston Southwest. A great time was had by all. Check the bottom of this page for links to the presentations. \nSponsors \nThe following companies and individuals have provided door prizes and/or other awards for the convention attendees. Please support them when make your next purchase of model railroad or railfan products. \nBlair Line – Carthage\, MO – www.blairline.com \nBluford Shops – Bluford\, IL – www.bluford-shops.com \nEvergreen Scale Models – Des Plaines\, IL – www.evergreenscalemodels.com \nExactRail – Provo\, UT – www.exactrail.com \nInterMountain Railway Co. – Longmont\, CO – www.ircmodelersclub.com \nKadee Quality Products Co. – White City\, OR – www.kadee.com \nKalmbach Publishing – Waukesha\, WI – www.kalmbach.com \nRix Products – Evansville\, IN – www.rixproducts.com \nTomar Industries – Benton Harbor\, MI – www.tomarindustries.com \nTru-Color Paint – Phoenix\, AZ – www.trucolorpaint.com \nWesterfield Models – Gardnerville\, NV – www.westerfieldmodels.com \nWm. K. Walthers – Milwaukee\, WI – www.walthers.com \nWoodland Scenics – Linn Creek\, MO – www.woodlandscenics.com \nXURON Corp. – Saco\, ME – www.xuron.com \nZona Tools / Olson Saw Blades – Bethel\, CT – www.zona.com \nPresentations: Coming soon. \n Schedule – Click Here     General Info – Click Here     
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2014-annual-convention/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20131003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20131006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T000653
CREATED:20130101T202109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T211440Z
UID:2926-1380787200-1381078800@mopac.org
SUMMARY:2013 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:The annual convention in Pueblo was a great success. Thanks go to Jerry Michels\, Convention Host\, for a job well done.
URL:https://mopac.org/event/2013-annual-convention/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Annual Convention
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