Rail Fest - North Platte NE
About Us

Rail Fest is a community project of the Original Town Association of North Platte. The Original Town Association is a neighborhood organization representing the area north of the railroad corridor and within the city limits of North Platte. The group’s primary purpose is promoting growth and rehabilitation within this important part of North Platte, both in terms of a business center as well as a residential neighborhood.

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Bus Tours


Bailey Yard

All buses leave from Cody Park Pool Area. Tours of Bailey Yard – The World’s largest Railroad Yard
All Bus Tours are FREE. Advance Tickets are required for Bailey Yard tours.

Friday

8am, 10am, Noon, 2pm, 4pm

Saturday

8am, 10am, Noon, 2pm & 4pm

Sunday

8am, 10am, Noon, & 2pm

Golden Spike Tower

Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Buses leave Cody Park every hour on the hour and return on the half hour. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All buses leave from Cody Park Pool Area. Tours to and from Golden Spike Tower and Visitors Center. Tours will travel along historic Front Street past the visiting UP Steam Locomotive from Cheyenne Steam Operations and UP Heritage Locomotives (Unit #’s TBA).

Register

Register for upcoming News and events regarding our Rail Fest Celebration.