Bailey Yard - Golden Spike Tower
Bailey Yard is the world’s largest railroad classification yard. The yord is owned and operated by the Union Pacific Railroad.
Impressive Bailey Yard is located in North Platte, Nebraska. The yard is named after former Union Pacific president Edd H. Bailey.
It is worth a stop, located between Denver and Omaha. You can drive on the top of the Golden Spike Tower to see the really big railroad yard from above.
| Name of the Roadside Attraction: | Bailey Yard - The Golden Spike Tower |
| Parking: | in front |
| Time required: | 1-2 hours |
| Descripton: | The world's largest railroad yard |
| Next town: | North Platte, NE |
| Findable: | easy - next to the road |
| Fee area: | yes - check on website |
| Giftshop: | yes |
| Food or drinks: | yes (Snacks) |
| Kind of attraction: | Tower and Museum |
| Best time to vistit: | all year |
| Address: | 1249 N Homestead Rd, North Platte, NE 69101, USA |
| Directions: | In the middel of Denver and Omaha. Drive on I-80. take exit 164 on to Highway 56. take a right on Lincoln Highway (30). Take a left on N Front Road. Take a right on N Homestead Road. |
| Opening Hours: | 9-7 daily |
| Last visited: | May 2017 |
