PBF to STL

The first Europeans to tour the territory that would become Missouri found vast herds of elk and buffalo, and a forest that covered 70 percent of the area. Settlers arrived by the rivers, and cut wood for houses, fuel, and to sell. Timber was cut and floated downstream to mills in larger settlements, where it was used for lumber or as cordwood to fuel the boilers of steam-powered riverboats.

The first Europeans to tour the territory that would become Missouri found vast herds of elk and buffalo, and a forest that covered 70 percent of the area. Settlers arrived by the rivers, and cut wood for houses, fuel, and to sell. Timber was cut and floated downstream to mills in larger settlements, where it was used for lumber or as cordwood to fuel the boilers of steam-powered riverboats.

The city of Poplar Bluff, Missouri was named for its beautiful trees, and owes much of its early success to timber. If the train passes through southeast Missouri during daylight hours, you'll be able to see the Black River below the scenic bluff on which the city is situated.

The city of Poplar Bluff, Missouri was named for its beautiful trees, and owes much of its early success to timber. If the train passes through southeast Missouri during daylight hours, you'll be able to see the Black River below the scenic bluff on which the city is situated.

If you use a car in the U.S., you probably rely on lead from right here in Missouri to start your engine. The Missouri Lead Belt produces 70% of the United State's lead, and 84% of Missouri's lead is used in car batteries!

If you use a car in the U.S., you probably rely on lead from right here in Missouri to start your engine. The Missouri Lead Belt produces 70% of the United State's lead, and 84% of Missouri's lead is used in car batteries!

We are able to see just a bit of Missouri on the Texas Eagle route, but don't be fooled into thinking you've seen the state. Missouri's varied geography creates a surprising mixture of wildlife habitats, along with plenty of different outdoor recreation opportunities.

We are able to see just a bit of Missouri on the Texas Eagle route, but don't be fooled into thinking you've seen the state. Missouri's varied geography creates a surprising mixture of wildlife habitats, along with plenty of different outdoor recreation opportunities.

As visitors pass through the iron gates at the entrance of the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, most are left awestruck and speechless from the beauty, solemnity and sacredness of the ground that has been hallowed by so many brave Americans.

As visitors pass through the iron gates at the entrance of the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, most are left awestruck and speechless from the beauty, solemnity and sacredness of the ground that has been hallowed by so many brave Americans.