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(1) Last Spike Site:
You can see two painstakingly researched and recreated icons of railroading history at the Last Spike Site. Central Pacific's Jupiter and United Pacific's No 119 steam out most days, except during the winter. Summer hours are 10:30 to 5:00; spring and fall hours are 9:30 to 4:00.
(2) Visitor Center:
Museum exhibits inside show tools and equipment used to build the transcontinental railroad in 1869. A short video tells the story of the great race to Promontory.
During the summer, park rangers give talks about railroad history throughout the day. Ask at the information desk inside for today's program schedule.
Reenactors recreate the driving of the Golden Spike every May 10th as well as on Saturdays and holidays during the summer. Ask inside about the next date you might see the rails ceremonially joined again. |