golden spike tower and visitor center
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golden spike tower and visitor center印象
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We went to the Tower and Visitor Center as part of RailFest. The introductory film was very informative, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We went to the enclosed observation level as well as the open level. The views are terrific and shouldn't be missed, particularly by any train lovers. A volunteer was pointing our sights and explaining the workings of the Bailey Yard. We went to the gift shop afterward and bought a spike with a small train on it (and we never buy souveniers!). Highly recommended.
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I wasn't really 'into' this visit, but I wanted to see what it was all about. Our 9-yr old grandson was of the same mindset at first, but he soon started reading the displays, asking questions, participating in the interactive kiosks/fun facts, and I found his enthusiasm and wonder to be contagious - the more we saw, the more we wanted to know!
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It sounds hokey when you read about it, but once you get up to the 7th floor of the tower and have the panoramic view of the Union Pacific Railroad Bailey Yard, you will be hooked. We just sat and watched trains passing through, being sorted out and made up, and thought about where the trains were going and where they had been. A volunteer was available to tell us what was going on, without being pushy. What would make it perfect is a wine bar! (Probably not possible, but, hey, that's the kind of place it is). Worth the money.
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Great views from the tower. Enjoyed our time here. Great history. Not far from Fort Cody Trading Post, also a great place to visit.
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Actually we did spend hours here. It's very mesmerizing and relaxing watching the trains. Second time here and I'll be back.
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very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good value - $7good views of yard and I am not a train lover but did enjoy it
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I believe this is the largest train depot in the US. The facility has around 100 tracks with a couple of switching stations that are interesting to watch - from a distance, so bring binoculars. One handles assembling trains heading east, while the other handles west bound. The observation tower requires a small fee to assess, but well worth the short elevator ride to the top to see all of the activity. The volunteer guide was very informative – nice job!
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The top floor is enclosed, one floor down is open air. Lobby has a decent gift store and a glass case with HO scale models of the great steam locomotives that once prowled the UP system.
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I was very excited to be seeing the largest railroad yard, but I was disappointed that you were not able to get closer to the yard. The tower has a neat gift shop and a nice intro video that explains the railroad yard. Watching the hump in use was quite interesting. Anyway. the tower has an open floor where you go outside and watch the yard. The top floor of the tower is enclosed. Make sure you bring good binoculars or you will not really see to much of the activity in the yard as you are not that close. The yard should have other view spots much closer so you can really get to see and know what goes on here. You can do it all in less than 1 hour.
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An amazing look at the history of this rail town and the Union Pacific Railway. The tower provides an amazing view of Bailey yard and it's easy to see and understand how things work through the literature available and the guides on site. Learn about local history as well and how the trains helped North Platte make a name for itself during war times. A well stocked gift shop is on site as well. Stop and have a look. You won't be disappointed at the tower.