点评:This is a must-see stop for any railfan. The view from either of the indoor or outdoor observation decks is unique, with a panoramic view of the world's largest rail classification yard--Union Pacific's Bailey Yard. The yard is 9 miles long, and almost sits in two time zones. On each floor are explanatory photos, videos and exhibits that provide current and historical information about the yard and North Platte. The docents are knowledgeable and friendly. The gift shop is filled with rail-related tchotchkes for the whole family. But the Tower sits slightly out of town at the end of some city streets and isn't well-signed. I recommend stopping first at the North Platte Visitor Center, which is just off the I-80 at the U.S. 83 (S. Jeffers St.) exit, where they can provide a map and easy directions to the Tower.
翻译:对于任何铁路爱好者来说,这里都是绝对不容错过的景点。无论是从室内还是室外的观景台欣赏,都能看到独一无二的景色——世界上最大的铁路编组站——联合太平洋铁路公司的贝利编组站的全景。该编组站全长达9英里,几乎跨越了两个时区。各层楼均设有说明性图片、视频及展览品,为游客提供有关该编组站及北普拉特市的现状与历史信息。导览员们知识渊博且热情友好。礼品店里摆满了适合全家人购买的与铁路相关的纪念品。不过,这座塔楼位于城郊,处在几条街道的尽头,且路标并不明显。我建议先去北普拉特游客中心,它就在80号州际公路上、美国83号公路(南杰弗斯街)出口处附近,在那里可以获取地图以及前往塔楼的简易指引。