La Plata, Missouri is a small city located in Macon County. It has some historical significance related to railroads:

• La Plata is situated along the BNSF Railway, formerly the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. This is a major freight rail line.
• The city has an Amtrak station that serves the Southwest Chief passenger train route, which runs daily between Chicago and Los Angeles.
• La Plata’s train station was built in 1945 and renovated in 2001. It’s a relatively busy stop for a town of its size.
• The tracks through La Plata are part of a high-traffic corridor for both freight and passenger service.