We really enjoyed and appreciated all the information cheerfully dispensed by the retired brakeman volunteer as we looked over Bailey Yard. The hype we read beforehand far exceeded the reality of the action while we were there. But the volunteer was able to point out small movements in the yard and give interesting commentary. If you have a couple of... More

Rode the motorcycles to North Platte to see the Spike. It was interesting, sorta shocked they charged for the trip up the elevator. Especially after all the charges and delays that customers get from Union Pacific on the freight end...lol. Staff consisted of retired railroaders that very well versed. The longer you stay up there and listen to all the... More

We went on the bus tour of Bailey Yard during Railfest in North Platte and it was great. The guide from Railfest did a great job giving us information about North Platte and the area, plus UP's Bailey Yard. We started at Cody Park and when we got to the Diesel Shop at the Bailey yard, a UP employee gave... More

Currently 7 USD will get you access to the exhibition and the the lift to the 7th and 8th floor, providing a great view of Bailey Yard

Visited the spike and viewed the RR yard. Five minutes there was good enough for me. Seeing it once was enough.

This tour was arranged for two groups attending a convention. Everything was well organized and the bus was comfortable. They had bottles of water waiting for us as we got off the bus (it was a very hot day) to go to the viewing platform in the huge building where they do maintenance. Afterwards we reboarded the bus and had... More

There is a museum on the first floor where you see a film and then go up to the observation deck. The tracks are so big that you can't see them all. We saw a lot of coal trains.

Well worth the stop. Many places to view the activity. For $9 you are able to go up in the tower and overlook the largest rail freight classification yard in the U.S.!!!

It's an amazing experience & quite a sight. There are trains that seem like they run on for miles. The Golden Spike Tower is a wonderful place for families & history buffs. It's chalk full of train history & what clientele they serviced during various periods such as the military & orphans. It's really something to see.