The Missouri Pacific Railroad (MP) was a major US line that served 10 mid-western states. Organized in 1851, it was merged into the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) in 1997.For sale is a copy of "Missouri Pacific Line Magazine". edition of July-August 1961. The magazine contains feature stories on the MP and railroading, as well as news about MP employees and their families; included is a listing of recently retired workers and notices of deceased employees. Features include (a) an essay on whether freight revenues can continue to support passenger service; (b) how world conditions can impact the MP's business; (c) the consolidation of traffic control machines at Vanderbilt (TX); (d) new organization in the traffic department; (e) a trip by 40-year veterans to Colorado; more.
