Golden Spike Tower & Visitor Center

05/06/2026

Thank You, SMART-TD Nebraska Legislative Board!

For your generous donations that allowed railfans and families to experience the legendary Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 during its visit to North Platte.

We appreciate your support in helping make railroad history accessible to all!

28/05/2026

Big Boy locomotive draws visitors to North Platte

The locomotive is on a 14-state coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the legacy of the Transcontinental Railroad.

28/05/2026

The Golden Spike Tower’s 8th floor indoor observation deck will be closed to the public on Thursday, May 28 from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM due to a private event.

The 7th floor outdoor observation deck will remain open to the public, and admission tickets will be half price during this time.

We thank you for your support and understanding.

We will resume regular business hours on Friday, May 29 from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.

28/05/2026

Big Boy locomotive draws visitors to North Platte

27/05/2026

Railfans — now it’s your turn!

𝐖𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐁𝐎𝐘 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

Whether you caught the locomotive from the Golden Spike Tower, along the route, or from your favorite railfan spot, share your best shots in the comments or tag us in your posts. There’s nothing better than seeing the BIG BOY through the eyes of fellow train fans.

Thanks again for being part of the BIG BOY journey with us at the Golden Spike Tower!

27/05/2026

Hurry on out!

27/05/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

Union Pacific BIG BOY No. 4014 is in North Platte today, and you will have the chance to see the world’s largest operating steam locomotive parked north of the tower overlooking Bailey Yard at the Golden Spike Tower.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐭𝐨 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.

Be sure to stop by the gift shop while you’re here — commemorative BIG BOY t-shirts and sweatshirts are available while supplies last!

Please note, if you can't make it out today, you can see THE BIG BOY on our Live Cams too!

27/05/2026

𝙂𝒆𝙩𝒕𝙞𝒏𝙜 𝙧𝒆𝙖𝒅𝙮 𝙛𝒐𝙧 𝙩𝒉𝙚 𝘽𝑰𝙂 𝘽𝑶𝙔?

Commemorative BIG BOY t-shirts, sweatshirts, and collectible pins are available now inside Railtown Trading Co. at the Golden Spike Tower.

These items have been flying off the shelves, so if you’ve been wanting a keepsake from the BIG BOY visit to North Platte, be sure to stop in and grab yours while supplies last.



Note: The commemorative pin in the image is not actual size. It appears larger for display purposes.

27/05/2026

Some things are worth rearranging your schedule for.

Big Boy No. 4014 rolling through North Platte is one of them.

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive will make its way through Bailey Yard, and the Golden Spike Tower will have an incredible view from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We’re not officially recommending you play hooky from work… but we understand.

26/05/2026