Join us in North Platte for an unforgettable celebration of trains, history, and hometown hospitality. North Platte Rail Days is your once-a-year chance to explore inside the legendary Bailey Yard—the world’s largest classificaiton rail yard—with exclusive guided bus tours offered only during this event.
But that’s just the beginning.

From twilight views at the Tower to regional model train shows, family fun at Tractors, Trucks, Trains & Planes, and community favorites like the pulled pork & corn feed and live music at Cody Park, there’s something for everyone.

Schedule:

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Bailey Yard Tours
Location: Depart from Golden Spike Tower
Times: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Access: VIP & General Public (Standby)
Cost: Free

Breast Cancer Walk
Location: Cody Park
Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: Donations for Susan G. Komen

Tractors, Trucks, Trains & Planes
Location: Cody Park
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: Free

Model Train Show
Location: D&N Event Center
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cost: Free Will Donation

Prairie Arts Center Train Display
Location: Prairie Arts Center
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost: Free Will Donation for Prairie Arts Center

Pulled Pork & Corn Feed
Location: Lincoln County Historical Museum
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: Set by Lincoln County Historical Museum

Trains & Tunes
Location: Challenger Display, Cody Park
Time: Evening (Time TBD)
Cost: Free

Twilight Tours at the Tower
Location: Golden Spike Tower
Time: Open until 11:00 PM
Cost: Included with regular admission or VIP Pass