The Kansas City Southern Railroad was founded in 1887 and is currently operating in a region consisting of 10 central states with over 3,000 miles of track. Their initial goal was to carry grain, coal, and lumber. (Robert A. Long made his fortune in the lumber industry.)
The great hall of the KCS headquarters is open to the public and is filled with cases displaying KCS historical objects, including dining china and conductor's uniforms. Also displayed is a signed Rod Carew baseball jersey. Why? Because Rod was born on the KSC! He was delivered by Dr. Rodney Cline, a physician traveling on the train. The baby was named Rodney Cline Carew in appreciation.
Also on display is the fully restored rail car used by Harry S. Truman. Originally the Kay See, the Harry S. Truman railway car was built new for the Kansas City Southern by the Pullman-Standard Car Company in 1928. The car was part of Harry Truman's presidential campaign tour in 1948.
