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The Missouri Pacific Railroad (MoPac) is a historic U.S. railroad that operated in the United States from 1851 to 1997. It was created by an act of Congress on March 2, 1851 which approved a railroad route between St. Louis and San Antonio, Texas, and passed through many states along its route. MoPac, as it came to be known affectionately, was one of the most important railroads in America for over 140 years until it ceased operations in 1997 when it became part of the Union Pacific Railroad.

MoPac had a long and varied history that saw its tracks extend all across the United States. Initially, it ran from St. Louis to San Antonio but soon expanded to Memphis, Little Rock, and Texas City. In later years, it extended further south into Mexico and west into Oregon and Washington state before being re-routed back eastward to Chicago and New York City in 1948.

As one of the largest railroads in North America at one time, MoPac served numerous major cities such as Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Omaha and Denver along with smaller towns throughout its network. Many of these towns can still be explored today including Fort Worth (TX), Texarkana (AR/TX), Rolla (MO), Shreveport (LA) as well as other locations throughout many West Coast states such as Utah or Idaho.

Throughout its operation MoPac cooperated closely with other railroads such as Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) for track access in certain areas like Texas; these agreements allowed both companies to benefit from increased traffic while keeping their own respective networks separate. Other cooperative actions included running joint freight cars over shared tracks with multiple companies like Northern Pacific Railway Company (NPRR).

MoPac officially ceased operations on December 31st 1997 when a majority interest in its shares were acquired by Union Pacific Corporation paving way for full integration two years later creating what would become today's modern Union Pacific Railroad.

Following cessation of operations much of what used to make up MoPac‘s once vast network has been abandoned or sold off piecemeal with only particular sections still maintained by UP for freight usage today.

Despite ceasing operations almost twenty years ago MoPac still maintained an impactful legacy among railway enthusiasts due largely in part to its iconic diesel locomotives such EMDS F-Units which remain highly sought after collector items till this day.

Yes! Those interested can visit sites like Steamvoyageur where they can find lists detailing historical facts related to prior MoPac operating routes; additionally local hobby shops may carry model kits containing miniature replicas of past locomotives ranging from steam engines to diesels which can provide a great source of insight into how things once looked so many years ago.