I was in North Platte in !995 when I was still A Hobo! Came to North Platte Railroad Days, from Tijuana, Mexico VIA Portland, Ogden , Utah, straight to North Platte. Then I ent to Cuicago, Detroit then to Toronto. I rode with a Vintage Gibson MK-53 Guitar and a Ham Radio Yaesu FT-817: the world's first HF/VHF/UHF self-contained battery-powered Multi-mode Portable Transceiver.
I'd give anything to live here, I LOVE U UNCLE PHILLIP, R.I.P. He worked for Union Pacific for 25yrs.. We love and miss you Uncle Phil, I'd give anything to give u a big hug, I Love You.. Mongie...
@@Visitnorthplatteyeah that you can hardly see. north platte is full of no trespassing signs and hardly any good spots to watch them from the west end.
There is a building located just north of the Golden spike tower its called the East Trim tower, is there anybody who lives in North Platte who could get me a picture of the north side so I can build a scale model.
I’d like to share a song I wrote with you. “North Platte Soldier” He fell in love his senior year, and she became his whole life. And he knew shortly after, he wanted her to be his wife. Over dinner at Penny’s Diner, he got down on one knee. He said “I want to spend my life with you. Will you marry me”? He felt called to serve his country, ever since he was a kid. Even if it meant going off to war, just like his grandpa did. He thought he owed his country, and he wanted to do his part. And little towns like North Platte, raise kids with great big hearts. The day had come that she’d been dreading, and they’d have to say goodbye. She tried to be strong for him, but she broke down and cried. They cherished every moment, and hung on for dear life. She was scared, but she was still so proud, to be a North Platte soldier’s wife. They took pictures in front of the the Golden Spike Tower. Watched the trains in the morning light. They talked about the soldiers of the past, how they went off to fight. To her, he wasn’t a number, but a blessing from above. And she knew that she’d be missing her North Platte soldier’s love. Well he fought in two deployments, and somehow his life was spared. It helped them to keep going, to know how much each other cared. He was thankful to be back at home. And grateful to be alive. And most of all, he thanked God, for his North Platte soldier’s wife. They took pictures in front of the the Golden Spike Tower. Watched the trains in the morning light. They talked about the soldiers of the past, how they went off to fight. To her, he wasn’t a number, but a blessing from above. And she thanks God every day, for her North Platte soldier’s love.
The Golden Spike Tower was built with a combination of donations and an "occupation tax" on overnight lodging within the city of North Platte. Yes, it is tax money, but it is not local property or sales taxes. It is funded by the visitors it and our other attractions and events draw to North Platte as they stay overnight. While the Union Pacific doesn't own or operate the property, the UP foundation has donated heavily to it, and, though it could opt out because of the "contract" nature of the hotel rooms it rents for train crews, the Union Pacific does pay the occupation tax as ongoing support for the project, which amounts to many thousands of dollars each year. Overall, the GST attracts thousands of visitors to North Platte each year, including from almost every state in America and many countries around the world. The money these visitors bring to town are "first dollars", new money being infused into our local economy. The economic impact of this major tourist attraction is much greater than can be seen in the revenue earned by the GST from admissions or the proceeds of the occupation tax.
Tax payer money no mater how you cut it. Waste of resources. I am big train fan but I am willing to pay my way. If it was that good it could stand on it own two feet. But since you can even pay ops cost not that many people interested.
+Owen Evans No grip tired of my tax dollars going to boon doglegs that people get rich on and cannot pay the bills. If it was so good someone would jumped up built it charged admission and made a profit. Well it's not.
Outstanding . . . Next time I’m driving thru Nebraska I’m stopping in your county & spending a couple of days there train watching 👍
over 150 per day! now that's heaven
I was in North Platte in !995 when I was still A Hobo! Came to North Platte Railroad Days, from Tijuana, Mexico VIA Portland, Ogden , Utah, straight to North Platte. Then I ent to Cuicago, Detroit then to Toronto. I rode with a Vintage Gibson MK-53 Guitar and a Ham Radio Yaesu FT-817: the world's first HF/VHF/UHF self-contained battery-powered Multi-mode Portable Transceiver.
Two questions......
What was it like in North Platte in 995?
And
Is Tijuana to North Platte a straight shot through Portland?
I'd give anything to live here, I LOVE U UNCLE PHILLIP, R.I.P. He worked for Union Pacific for 25yrs.. We love and miss you Uncle Phil, I'd give anything to give u a big hug, I Love You.. Mongie...
Yo north platte welcomed me on a trip through i80 . Much love will be back eventually
Was here 3 years ago and loved it!!!!
i live in scottsbluff nebraska, visited north platte tons of times
Can you get a picture for me of a building at the Bailey yard?
I just subscribed, because I like your video and can't wait to view the others.
Thank you! We have lots of trains here in North Platte!
@@Visitnorthplatteyeah that you can hardly see. north platte is full of no trespassing signs and hardly any good spots to watch them from the west end.
We're on our way to visit!
I'd rather see the inside of the tower than a drone shot of the roof!
Seems a very small town, but that's what I like.
Very small town . One way in ,one way out . Very good to hostile hospitality check out North Platte
I'm going there!
There is a building located just north of the Golden spike tower its called the East Trim tower, is there anybody who lives in North Platte who could get me a picture of the north side so I can build a scale model.
I live in North Platte
I’d like to share a song I wrote with you.
“North Platte Soldier”
He fell in love his senior year, and she became his whole life.
And he knew shortly after, he wanted her to be his wife.
Over dinner at Penny’s Diner, he got down on one knee.
He said “I want to spend my life with you. Will you marry me”?
He felt called to serve his country, ever since he was a kid.
Even if it meant going off to war, just like his grandpa did.
He thought he owed his country, and he wanted to do his part.
And little towns like North Platte, raise kids with great big hearts.
The day had come that she’d been dreading, and they’d have to say goodbye.
She tried to be strong for him, but she broke down and cried.
They cherished every moment, and hung on for dear life.
She was scared, but she was still so proud, to be a North Platte soldier’s wife.
They took pictures in front of the the Golden Spike Tower.
Watched the trains in the morning light.
They talked about the soldiers of the past, how they went off to fight.
To her, he wasn’t a number,
but a blessing from above.
And she knew that she’d be missing her North Platte soldier’s love.
Well he fought in two deployments, and somehow his life was spared.
It helped them to keep going, to know how much each other cared.
He was thankful to be back at home.
And grateful to be alive.
And most of all, he thanked God, for his North Platte soldier’s wife.
They took pictures in front of the the Golden Spike Tower.
Watched the trains in the morning light.
They talked about the soldiers of the past, how they went off to fight.
To her, he wasn’t a number,
but a blessing from above.
And she thanks God every day, for her North Platte soldier’s love.
North platte is sad tbh not a lot of areas you can watch trains. They used to have a deck open 24-7 NOT ANYMORE
I know
live there
Hey Melissa, do you live in North Platte? I'm looking for someone to get a picture for me of a building at the Bailey yard.
I. used to live. in North. Platte
Drown video.
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Golden Spike build with tax payer money, why. It loses money. Income does not cover expenses. UP has nothing to do with it. Is not on up property.
The Golden Spike Tower was built with a combination of donations and an "occupation tax" on overnight lodging within the city of North Platte. Yes, it is tax money, but it is not local property or sales taxes. It is funded by the visitors it and our other attractions and events draw to North Platte as they stay overnight. While the Union Pacific doesn't own or operate the property, the UP foundation has donated heavily to it, and, though it could opt out because of the "contract" nature of the hotel rooms it rents for train crews, the Union Pacific does pay the occupation tax as ongoing support for the project, which amounts to many thousands of dollars each year. Overall, the GST attracts thousands of visitors to North Platte each year, including from almost every state in America and many countries around the world. The money these visitors bring to town are "first dollars", new money being infused into our local economy. The economic impact of this major tourist attraction is much greater than can be seen in the revenue earned by the GST from admissions or the proceeds of the occupation tax.
Tax payer money no mater how you cut it. Waste of resources. I am big train fan but I am willing to pay my way. If it was that good it could stand on it own two feet. But since you can even pay ops cost not that many people interested.
+arthurhouston3 get a grip
+Owen Evans No grip tired of my tax dollars going to boon doglegs that people get rich on and cannot pay the bills. If it was so good someone would jumped up built it charged admission and made a profit. Well it's not.