We Make Freight Our Business...

The Arkansas & Missouri Railroad (A&M) was established in 1986 as a Class III Railroad operating a 150 mile route from Monett, Missouri to Fort Smith, Arkansas.  The home office is located in Springdale, Arkansas; major operations are based there and Fort Smith.  The company provides freight to customers along its route and excursion passenger service between Springdale and Van Buren / Fort Smith.  A&M interchanges traffic with three Class I railroads:  Burlington Nothern Santa Fe (BNSF), Kansas City Southern (KCS), and the Union Pacific (UP), as well as the Fort Smith Railroad (FSR).  All lines are rated at 286,000 lbs and cleared for double stack rail cars, and main lines feature continuous welded rail.

A Window Seat to History...


Ride in style on our meticulously restored antique passenger cars, our first-class parlor car or the 1940's Caboose, Lil' Toot, we added in 2007. Relax as we wind through the river valleys, traverse high trestles, and cut into a quarter-mile tunnel. Our friendly and fun-loving conductors will enhance the journey with anecdotes about the area’s rich history, while tending to your safety and other needs.

If you are young or young at heart and ready to experience the scenic foot hills of the Boston Mountains, click here ...

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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS...

Arkansas and Missouri Railroad 26th Anniversary Celebration!
The A&M began operation in 1986 by an investor group. Spun off by the then arkansas missouri railroad logoBurlington Northern Railroad, the A&M has since invested millions of dollars to improve service to customers, enhance public and Company safety, and catalyze economic growth in the 139 mile Monnett, MO to Fort Smith, AR corridor.  Most rail historians recognize the A&M’s tracks as part of the old St. Louis-San Francisco (Frisco) Railway system built in the 1880’s.

We will be celebrating this milestone anniversary throughout the year, keep watching this space for upcoming activities and specials! Latest News Here

 

REGULAR EXCURSIONSspring train - Please note all trips are ROUND trips

Springdale to Van Buren -

This day-long, 134 mile round trip includes a three-hour layover in historic downtown Van Buren where you can enjoy lunch in one of several local cafes, shop along Main St and enjoy the rich architecture of the historic downtown buildings.  Read more... Ticket Pricing....

Van Buren to Winslow
Friday and Saturday  11 am - 2 pm

This three-hour, 70 mile round trip excursion takes you through the ruggedly beautiful Boston Mountain range of the Ozarks, over three valley trestles and through the 1700-foot long Winslow tunnel for some of the most breathtaking scenery you are likely to see in 'The Natural State'.  Read more... Ticket Pricing...

Additional Special Events and Train rides

Gift Certificates Available!
Do you have that hard to buy for person in your family? An Arkansas and Missouri Gift Certificate is a great gift! You may purchase gift certificates over the phone (479-425-4017) with a credit card or in person at our depot at 306 E Emma Ave in Springdale, AR. Gift certificates are available either for a specific ticket type or for a set dollar value.  Give our friendly staff a call and they can assist you with your purchases.