It has a huge setup of Lionel trains, though I must say that its too bad they charge you to take a walk through the layout. It was a time-killing albeit brief stop.
The big claim to fame this monument has is that it marks "Where the East meets West." . . . The Eastern Terminus of the Union Pacific Railroad.
In case you're wondering, this is NOT the place where the first transcontinental railroad was completed. (That is in Promontory Summit . .. I think.)
I saw signs for the official museum of the Union Pacific Railroad, but unfortunately, they are closed every Monday all day.
This park was just up the road from the museum. I thought it looked interesting, so here's the photo.
If you ever drive through Nebraska, this is a worthwhile stop. Gothenburg is a nice place to spend the night (which I did), and this little cabin is a great little Historical experience. Crazy to think that this was once the best way to send a letter.
They charged $5 an ounce.
The next leg of my journey took me through Colorado.
