45th Annual KCSHS Convention

DeQuincy, Louisiana - June 5-6, 2026

Join us in DeQuincy for a weekend of history, railroading, and fellowship with fellow Kansas City Southern enthusiasts.

Registration opens soon. We are finalizing details now and expect online sign-up to be available shortly.
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  • LocationDeQuincy, Louisiana
  • DatesFriday-Saturday, June 5-6, 2026
  • SundayOptional activity may be added
  • Contactkcshs@kcshs.org

Convention Highlights

  • Friday evening program and annual business meeting
  • Rail photography and fellowship opportunities
  • Visit to the DeQuincy Railroad Museum
  • Tour of the Beauregard Museum Depot in DeRidder
  • Saturday banquet and evening slideshow program

Need-to-Know Now

  • Pricing will stay the same as last year.
  • Online and mail-in registration will both be offered.
  • Hotel details are pending and will be posted here as soon as available.
  • Schedule is tentative and may receive minor adjustments.

Registration

Registration opens soon

We are putting the finishing touches on the 2026 registration setup. Please check back soon for the official registration link and mail-in form.

Registration will be available both online and by mail. Questions may be sent to kcshs@kcshs.org.

Member$65
Non-member
includes 1-year membership$95
Spouse$65
Children 13+$65
Children 2-12$10
Children under 2Free

A registration deadline and any late-fee policy will be posted when registration officially opens.

Hotel Information

Hotel details coming soon

We are currently finalizing hotel arrangements for the 2026 convention in DeQuincy. As soon as we have the recommended hotel, group rate, and booking instructions, we will post them here.

If you are planning to attend, you may want to wait until the group hotel information is announced before booking.

Sunday

Optional activity possible

We may add an optional Sunday activity. Please check back for updates as plans are finalized.

Schedule

Schedule at a glance

Schedule subject to minor adjustments.

Friday - June 5, 2026

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sign-in and badge pickup
6:45 PM
Welcome and opening remarks
7:00 PM
Annual business meeting, member presentations, and show-and-tell
Location: DeQuincy Railroad Museum
10:30 PM
Return to hotel

Saturday - June 6, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Coffee and breakfast
Location: The Grind Central Station
9:00 AM
Board of Directors meeting
10:00 AM
Fellowship and rail photography opportunities
11:15 AM
Lunch on your own
12:30 PM
Travel to DeRidder
Carpooling encouraged.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Tour of Beauregard Museum Depot
Location: DeRidder, Louisiana
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fellowship and rail photography
6:00 PM
Annual banquet
Location: DeQuincy Railroad Museum
7:00 PM
Slideshow and evening program

Locations

Important locations

DeQuincy Railroad Museum

400 Lake Charles Avenue
DeQuincy, LA 70633

The Grind Central Station

302 E. Fourth Street
DeQuincy, LA 70633

Beauregard Museum / DeRidder Depot

120 S. Washington Street
DeRidder, LA 70634

Contact

Questions?

Kansas City Southern Historical Society
kcshs@kcshs.org