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Katy bar the door!  No, it is not a bad thing…but YOU need to HURRY!!  Our second coaster in our series of coasters has just been released and they are bound to go fast!!

Naturally, it commemorates another one of the business cars in our collection.  The Mallard (MKT-402) has changed ownership several times but was originally the Pullman Standard Business Car #101.  KCS owned it for a while,…

Do you or someone you know love trains?  Just in time for the Holidays, we have come out with the first of our wooden coasters, so that you can enjoy your favorite beverage, and protect your beautiful furniture simultaneously.
We have a limited number on hand so hurry and order yours today!

 

Howard Lew Young, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in New Braunfels, Texas. He was born on October 13, 1942, in Los Angeles, California to parents, Sassa Reva and Avraham Mordechai Young.

As a young man, Howard studied Law at Los Angeles City College before joining the Army. He…

James Browning Akin, age 68, of Goliad, Texas passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. James was born on Friday, June 26, 1953.  Jim was a strong proponent for the restoration of Texas steam locomotives, especially the SP 982.  He was a member of SARHM for only nine months before his passing but he will be missed by those who met…

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Linda Gaunt, entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2022 at the age of 75. She was born on August 13, 1946 in Newton, Iowa to parents: Richard Lee Gaunt and Mary Elizabeth White.…

RESTORATION NEWS - MKT 402 AKA The "Mallard" to be restored

During STRPM's first meeting in ten years, the members who were present appointed the division officers and coordinators for the next term.

The STRPM Trains are Coming Back!

Tommy A. Shults, 86, of Flatonia, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born November 24, 1934, to Tom and Mellinee Shults(Atwood).
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We are pleased to announce that we have published our first newsletter in a while.  Please take a look at it.  It can be found In the menu above under About Us →Our Newsletter.

We are privileged to have an article and a photo of our S-2 motorcar published by our friends at the Wilson County News this last week to help promote our Re-Opening.
Thanks, Gregg Ripps for your great work!
 

That's right!!!! We are opening back up after 13 months of restrictions!!!!   YEAH!!!!  So come on and Join us at the Museum this Saturday, April 3^rd during our New hours from 10 am to 5 pm.

Today, in the mail, we received an interesting artifact from one of Facebook page followers.  He felt that it was an important piece and that we needed it to add to our collection.  We are thoroughly impressed with this Missouri Pacific Railroad timetable for the San Antonio Division from August 8, 1954.  We had not seen any of the information on all of the passengers trains listed in this timetable…