Our History and Mission Statement
The Katy Railroad Historical Society, a non profit organization, was formed in Parsons, Kansas, on October 1, 1977 with a nucleus of 43 charter members. The purpose of the society is to bring together in close association those persons who have a common interest in the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, known to many as the Katy. To increase the enjoyment of their interest through appropriate activities.These include; group trips to points on the railroad, photographic excursions, photo, slide, and video shows,meetings, discussions, and other undertakings of a fundamentally social nature. The encouragement of members to contribute, as they are able to the collection, compilation and publication of interesting data pertaining to the Katy, including preservation of such information for future reference. The increase of knowledge of and fostering of goodwill towards the M-K-T Railroad among members and the general public. The promotion of good fellowship among the members through ethical social functions found to be beneficial, educational, and morally wholesome to those interested in the Katy Railroad.
Major Eras of the Katy Railroad
Katy Video and Photo Gallery






Notice to Members

The Katy Flyer on the Red River bridge at RedTex, OK in 1957 Red River Railroad Museum Archives, Robert.S. Plummer Photograph
2021 KRHS CONVENTION
HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 2022
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
KRHS Headquarters will be the Oklahoma City Airport Holiday Inn located at 4401 SW 15th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73108. To reserve your room please contact the hotel directly at 405-601-7272 and make sure you mention that you are with the KRHS. Please make your room reservation by the hotel cutoff date of March 26, 2020. The hotel is located in the southwest part of the city near I-40 and Will Rogers Airport. Registration form can be downloaded here:
PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM