Kansas City Southern Historical Society 2026 Annual Convention

All model and photo contest participants must have their items setup by 7pm on 6/5/2026 to be considered eligible for the contest. Please be sure your models and photos meet the requirements listed in the contest rules:

Contest Rules

Participants are invited to showcase their creativity and passion for the Kansas City Southern (KCS) railway through their submissions. The following rules apply to both contests:

• General Guidelines:
  • Submissions must depict or connect to the Kansas City Southern (KCS), its subsidiaries (e.g., Louisiana and Arkansas, Kansas City Southern de México, Texas Mexican Railway, Gateway Eastern Railway Company), locations, or major partners.
  • Each participant may submit up to five (5) entries per contest.
  • A printed description must accompany each submission, detailing modifications, context, and the connection to KCS.
• Judging Criteria:
  • Evaluations will equally value craftsmanship, creativity, relevance to KCS, and overall presentation.

Model Contest Rules:

• Eligibility: We welcome all models, including unmodified factory builds, weathered or super-detailed factory models, kit-built models, and fully scratch-built creations.
• Builder's Description: Highlight any modifications, techniques, or unique processes used, along with how your model connects to the KCS.
• Tips: Thoughtful modifications or customizations, such as weathering and super-detailing, may receive higher evaluations as they demonstrate additional effort and skill.

Photo Contest Rules:

• Eligibility: Photographs must depict aspects of the KCS railway, including subsidiaries, locations, or major partners. Submissions can include both prototype and model railroad subjects. All submissions must be original works by the participant.
• Submission Requirements:
  • Prints: Physical prints only.
  • Dimensions: Prints must be between 5 x 7 inches and 8 x 10 inches.
  • Mounting:
• Photographer's Description: Include the subject, location, and connection to KCS. Thoughtful compositions or unique perspectives may receive higher evaluations.

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Annual general membership meeting of the Kansas City Southern Historical Society

• Call to Order
• Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
• Officer Reports (as applicable)
• Old Business
• New Business
• Election of Board of Directors
• Adjournment

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Winners will be announced at Saturday’s Banquet!

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• Call to Order
• Roll Call / Establish Quorum
• Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes
• Officer Reports (as needed)
• Old Business
• New Business
• Election of Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, etc.)
• Adjournment

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The Grind Central Station is about a 2 minute drive from the hotel.

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Lunch generously provided by the Rawsons.

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Please be at the Beauregard Museum Depot on time for tour.

NOTE: The Beauregard Museum Depot is in DeRidder, which about a 35 minute drive from the DeQuincy Railroad Museum

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Free Time - Chase trains/Fellowship/Rail photography, etc.

Don't forget to be on time for the banquet at 7:00PM!

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Dinner will be at the DeQuincy Railroad Museum

• Silent auction
• Guest speaker from the CPKC Heritage Program.
  • Silent Auction ends when speaker begins.
• Announcement of Photo/Model contest winners
• Door prizes

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Have a safe drive home!

Glad you could join us!

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