North Platte, Nebraska - Union Pacific’s Bailey Train Yard

"HIGHWAYMAN: Golden Spike towers over 'Hell on Wheels'." © Delaware County Daily Times, September 10, 2011. (News Article)

"... world’s largest and busiest railroad yard ... eight miles long and covers 2,850 acres ... includes 315 miles of track and 766 turnouts ... handles up to 10,000 railroad cars per day ... 8,500 locomotives are serviced monthly ... shop crews handle about 300 locomotives a day ... and replaces 10,000 pairs of wheels annually ... Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center ... an eight-story tower with a 360-degree view of Bailey Yard and the Platte River Valley ... " [More]

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