Explore the Golden Spike Tower in North Platte

Anyone who has ever loved trains or been interested in trains will understand why the Golden Spike Tower has received Buffalo Bill's Buffalo of Approval. The tower provides the best view of the world's largest rail yard, Union Pacific's Bailey Yard, where approximately 10,000 railcars are sorted and sent on to their next destination every day. The tower also has multimedia exhibits about the railroad's history, orphan trains, and the North Platte Canteen, but the real treasure here is the volunteers.

Every day, friendly volunteers, almost always retired Union Pacific employees, man the tower, ready to educate visitors on the logistics and choreography that take place at Bailey Yard. Visitors will discover that these knowledgeable volunteers can explain just about everything going on in the rail yard and how it affects the big picture of getting raw materials and consumer goods where they need to go.

This is no easy task; it has been said that by paying attention to Bailey Yard, you can get a pretty good picture of how the entire US economy is doing because of the sheer volume of freight that is shipped through this yard. With everything going on, from the exhibits, to the knowledgeable volunteers, and even the unique gift shop, it’s no wonder that the Golden Spike Tower gets Buffalo Bill’s coveted Buffalo of approval. So if you’re planning on coming through North Platte make sure you stop at the Golden Spike Tower.

Google rating: 4.7/5.0
Address: 1249 N Homestead Rd, North Platte, NE 69101
Phone: +1 308-532-9920
Website: goldenspiketower.com