Railroad Historical Museum-Grant Beach Park, Springfield, MO

Friday Nov. 13, 2020, Mr. Nick Barrack, President USA TOURS in Rolla & colleague paid a visit to The Railroad Historical Museum, Inc. of Springfield, Missouri with the primary objective of promoting the 2020 restoration of the Frisco locomotive 1501 and the 1880 passenger car 563 at Schuman Park in Rolla, MO. The restoration work of both the steam engine and passenger car has been documented in a 46+ minute video on YouTube, link below. A number of businesses in partnership w...ith the Rolla Park Board were able to take advantage of PPP (Payroll Protection Program) funds, a federal stimulus program offered to businesses as a result of the impact COVID-19 had on the US economy in early 2020, to support the enormous work effort required for this restoration. A complete list of sponsors can be found in the linked video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhknDBG1psQ

Join us for this fun Halloween activity at the Railroad Historical Museum located at Grant Beach Park, 1153 N. Douglas. Come in your costume and win!

As many of you may or may not know ~ this is the 150 Anniversary of Frisco Railroad coming to Springfield.

Here’s an interesting article: https://www.google.com//s/amp.news-leader.c/amp/2942811001

An interesting bit of history...

Another good nugget of railroad history...

Well this year is a special year as we celebrate the 150 anniversary of the Frisco (Atlantic & Pacific R.R.) coming to town on May 3rd 1870. The Town of North Springfield had been conceived in 1869, and work began soon there after. None of the early 1870s structures survived, only the ones from the 1880s on.

Here’s a presentation many of you may find interesting...

Here’s something you’ll find interesting...

The 4524 is decked out for the holidays.

What memories do you have of riding on a Christmas train?

Thought you might enjoy this article about an avid model railroader and train fan, rock star Rod Stewart: https://apple.news/AoPiYPy3LRsaQI_f9JhAolg