Connect with the history by viewing the site's replica steam locomotives in actionPhoto: NPS Photo
One of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century is the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States. Visitors to the park can see the location of the Last Spike Site, 1869 railroad construction features, walk or drive on the original railroad grade, and get an up close view of Victorian era replica locomotives.
Golden Spike's Visitor Center is the best the best place to start your exploration of this unique piece of American History.Photo: NPS PhotoWinter View of Golden Spike Entrance SignPhoto: Courtesy of NPSVisitors can explore fifteen miles of the historic grade that was prepared for track by the two railroad companiesPhoto: NPS PhotoPhoto of actual Golden Spike courtesy of Cantor Arts Center at Stanford UniversityPhoto: Cantor Arts Center of Stanford UniversityEach day the locomotives are moved to the last spike site to recreate the marriage of the rails.Photo: Photographer at GOSPSunner winter day on the Big Fill Loop Trail.Photo: Courtesy NPSRecreation of famous Champagne photo during annual May 10th Commemoration.Photo: NPS
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