Mission Statement:
To preserve, enjoy and share with the public the memory, history and experience of railroading pertaining to Texas and Southwestern Oklahoma, as it has been and as it is now.
Description: Wichita Valley Railway Engine No. 2 shown shortly after its arrival to Wichita Valley territory ca. 1891.
Photographer: Employee Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX
Credit: Steve Allen Goen Collection
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesSecond Saturday's: Railway Museum of San Angelo9 days to the eventSat, Oct 11Railway Museum of San Angelo
- Multiple DatesSecond Saturday's: Railway Museum of San Angelo37 days to the eventSat, Nov 08Railway Museum of San Angelo
Past Events
Temple Model Train & RPM ShowSat, Sep 20Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Ctr.- Second Saturday's: Railway Museum of San AngeloMultiple DatesSat, Sep 13Railway Museum of San Angelo
Latest News
Check back regularly to see the latest projects, advocacies, collection updates, events and news of the Wichita Valley Chapter and local area.
Railroading Excursions
THE WICHITA VALLEY CHAPTER TAKES THE HEARTLAND FLYER
The Wichita Valley Chapter to take a ride on Amtrak's Heartland Flyer one last time before it ceases operations on June 30th. Members to enjoy a weekend filled with railroading history and activities. Itinerary includes the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, Fort Worth Stockyards and the Oklahoma Railway Museum.
Community Education
TEXAS OPERATION LIFESAVER
Texas Operation Lifesaver spent their time in Abilene, Texas with Union Pacific Railroad this last August providing their popular R.I.S.C. Program to local law enforcement and first responders. The current operator of the remaining portions of the ole' Wichita Valley tracks, Southern Switching Company, provided a locomotive for onsite training.
Restoration Support
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD COACH NO. 6184
Local Merkel Citizen Moves a Tye, Texas railroading symbol, Missouri Pacific Railroad Coach No. 6184, to Merkel, Texas beginning renovations to turn it into a trackside diner. Soon you will be able to eat a 50's style burger while watching the trains roll on by.
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Address: Museum of North Texas History; 720 Indiana Ave, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Phone: (512)423-8352
Email: Info@WichitaValleyNRHS.org
