North Platte, NE
At a Glance
- TypeRailroad museum
- LocationNorth Platte, NE
- Rating4.7 ★440 Google reviews
About Cody Park Railroad Museum
Outdoor railroad museum in City of North Platte's Cody Park; flagship displays include Union Pacific 4-8-4 'Northern' steam locomotive No. 6922 and Centennial diesel No. 6900 (one of only two preserved). Static display, no public rides; free admission. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Upcoming Events
No ticketed events are currently listed for Cody Park Railroad Museum. Many heritage operators publish schedules seasonally or run on regular open hours instead of dated events.
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Plan Your Visit
- SeasonMay – September
- Good ForAll ages
- HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMTuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMWednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMSunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Find the Depot
History
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Cody Park Railroad Museum is an outdoor display collection in North Platte's Cody Park, and its setting explains its holdings: North Platte grew from the Union Pacific's arrival in 1866 and remains a railroad town anchored by the company's Bailey Yard, the largest rail yard in the world. The museum's two flagship locomotives are both Union Pacific giants. Challenger No. 3977 — one of only two surviving 4-6-6-4s, both former UP engines — sits on static display in the park, and alongside it stands Centennial No. 6922, one of the dozen EMD DDA40X diesels preserved at museums around the country. Per the operator's listing, the displays are static with no public rides, admission is free, and the collection is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Around the Depot
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cody Park Railroad Museum located?
Cody Park Railroad Museum is located in North Platte, NE.
How do I get tickets to Cody Park Railroad Museum?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at https://visitnorthplatte.com/directory-posts/cody-park-railroad-museum/.