Katy Railroad Historical Society

The Katy Railroad Historical Society was formed with 43 charter members in Parsons, Kansas on October 1, 1977. The objective of the KRHS is to bring together those persons who have an interest in the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, also known as the Katy. 1. To increase the enjoyment of their interest through proper activities, these include; group trips to points on the railroad, photo, slide, and video shows, photographic excursions, meetings, discussions, and other undertakings of a fundamentally social nature. 2. For 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. 3. To increase knowledge and promoting the goodwill towards the M-K-T Railroad among members and the general public. 4. For the fostering of good relationship among the members through ethical social functions which are found to be advantageous, educational, and morally wholesome to those who interested in the Katy Railroad. The annual KRHS Spring Meet held at Katy or near the Katy lines, feature photo, slide and video shows from the collection of members and other historians. The annual business meetings and evening banquet presents guest speakers associated with the Katy or the transportation industry.