North Platte Rail Days 2025
Schedule of Events
July 29 – August 3, 2025
Tuesday, July 29
VIP Perks Pass Pickup
Location: Golden Spike Tower
Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
(VIP Pass Holders Only)
Wednesday, July 30
VIP Perks Pass Pickup
Location: Golden Spike Tower
Time: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
(VIP Pass Holders Only)
Thursday, July 31 – VIP “Extra Perks” Day
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Extra discounts in the Golden Spike Tower Gift Shop for VIP holders
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Special giveaways and surprise perks for VIP holders
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First access to Bailey Yard before the general public:
9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Access: VIP Pass Holders Only
Model Train Show Setup (Closed to Public)
Location: D&N Event Center
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, August 1
Bailey Yard Tours
Location: Depart from Golden Spike Tower
Times: 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Access: VIP & General Public (Standby)
Cost: Free
Model Train Show
Location: D&N Event Center
Time: 10:00 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
Welcome to Nebraska Celebration
Location: Golden Spike Tower Lawn
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost: Free Will Donation
Twilight Tours at the Tower
Location: Golden Spike Tower
Time: Open until 11:00 PM
Cost: Included with regular admission or VIP Pass
Saturday, August 2
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
Sunday, August 3
Pancake Feed with Kiwanis
Location: D&N Event Center
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: Free Will Donation for Kiwanis
Model Train Show
Location: D&N Event Center
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free Will Donation
Prairie Arts Center Train Display
Location: Prairie Arts Center
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: Free Will Donation for Prairie Arts Center
Closing Ice Cream Celebration
Location: D&N Event Center
Time: 2:00 PM
Cost: Free Will Donation
Please note: All events, times, and locations are subject to change. We do our best to keep everything running smoothly, but as with any live event—especially one involving trains—some adjustments may occur. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility!