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Baly Yard Is Huge!

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Baly Yard Is Huge!
Posted by bubbajustin on Sunday, April 5, 2009 3:11 PM

How many bowls does it have? Any other info?

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Posted by MJChittick on Sunday, April 5, 2009 10:55 PM

Yes, it is big; the largest rail classification yard in the world.  Following is a link to the UP site:

http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/facilities/bailey/index.shtml

Not only that, but the UP and North Platte, NE have built the "Golden Spike Tower" from which visitors can observe rail operations in Bailey Yard.  See the following link:

http://www.goldenspiketower.com/_new/

 

Mike

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