Missouri Pacific Railroad Vanity License Plate
12" × 6"
$17.99
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$17.99
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Put Missouri Pacific Railroad heritage on display with a vanity license plate inspired by the legendary MoPac system. From its St. Louis origins and early arrival in Kansas City to routes across Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and beyond, MP left a lasting mark on American railroading. The Eagle, Sunshine Special, and eventual Union Pacific connection give this piece strong collector appeal. A distinctive display for garages, railfan spaces, workshops, offices, or train-themed rooms.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad, commonly known as MoPac and reporting as MP, grew from the Pacific Railroad, where ground was broken in St. Louis on July 4, 1851. Its first track opened in 1852, and after Civil War interruption the line reached Kansas City in 1865. Following a debt crisis, new investors reorganized the Pacific Railroad as the Missouri Pacific Railway in 1872. Jay Gould controlled the road from 1879 to 1892, developing a system across Colorado, Nebraska, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana. After bankruptcy in 1915, the company merged with the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway and was reorganized as the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1917. It later gained interests in major Texas lines including the Gulf Coast Lines, International-Great Northern, and Texas and Pacific. Reorganized again in 1956, MoPac became part of the Union Pacific system after a 1982 merger; the full legal merger into Union Pacific Railroad became official on January 1, 1997.
Missouri Pacific Railroad Vanity License Plate
$17.99
Sale price
$17.99
Regular price
| 12" × 6" | |
|---|---|
| Width, in | 12.00 |
| Height , in | 6.00 |
Put Missouri Pacific Railroad heritage on display with a vanity license plate inspired by the legendary MoPac system. From its St. Louis origins and early arrival in Kansas City to routes across Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and beyond, MP left a lasting mark on American railroading. The Eagle, Sunshine Special, and eventual Union Pacific connection give this piece strong collector appeal. A distinctive display for garages, railfan spaces, workshops, offices, or train-themed rooms.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad, commonly known as MoPac and reporting as MP, grew from the Pacific Railroad, where ground was broken in St. Louis on July 4, 1851. Its first track opened in 1852, and after Civil War interruption the line reached Kansas City in 1865. Following a debt crisis, new investors reorganized the Pacific Railroad as the Missouri Pacific Railway in 1872. Jay Gould controlled the road from 1879 to 1892, developing a system across Colorado, Nebraska, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana. After bankruptcy in 1915, the company merged with the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway and was reorganized as the Missouri Pacific Railroad in 1917. It later gained interests in major Texas lines including the Gulf Coast Lines, International-Great Northern, and Texas and Pacific. Reorganized again in 1956, MoPac became part of the Union Pacific system after a 1982 merger; the full legal merger into Union Pacific Railroad became official on January 1, 1997.
| 12" × 6" | |
| Width, in | 12.00 |
| Height , in | 6.00 |
Product features
- Durable 100% aluminum construction with silver backing
- High-definition, vibrant color printing on white front
- Standard size 12" × 6" (30.5 × 15.2 cm)
- Four pre-drilled holes for easy hanging or mounting
- Assembled in the USA from globally sourced parts (mounting hardware not included)
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth