By Railfan & Railroad Staff

American Heritage Railways has acquired Missouri’s Branson Scenic Railway. The Branson Scenic operates out of Branson, Mo., on formed Missouri Pacific trackage owned by Missouri & Northern Arkansas. The tourist railroad was founded in 1993. 

Earlier this year, founders and owners Alan Kamp, Illa Kamp, and Thomas Johnson decided to retire and sell to American Heritage. AHR is based in Durango, Colo., and owns the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. 

Officials said they hope to build on what Branson Scenic has become and expand its current offerings. All current employees will keep their jobs. The railroad operates excursions behind an EMD F9 and GP30.