A&M Railroad

 In 1881, the St. Louis and San Francisco (Frisco) railroads came to Springdale. The Frisco Railroad was important for moving things and people across the middle of the United States.  The A&M started in 1986 and was created by a group of investors who wanted to have a good and profitable operation. Over the years, it went through various changes, mergers, and  eventually becoming part of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) through a merger in 1996. Spun off by the then Burlington Northern Railroad, the A&M has since invested tons of millions of dollars to improve service to customers, enhance public and Company safety, and catalyze economic growth in the 150 mile Monett, MO to Fort Smith, AR Corridor. Operation Lifesaver, Santa trains and trains for special community events. Seating is available in restored commuter coaches, a parlor car, dome, dining car and caboose.