News Release

Golden Spike to Host Winter Steam Festival December 28th, 29th, and 30th

Jupiter Featured at Golden Spike's Annual Winter Steam Festival

National Park Service

News Release Date: December 17, 2023

Contact: Golden Spike NHP, 435-471-2209

Promontory Summit, UT - Golden Spike National Historical Park invites the public to join us December 28, 29, and 30 for the park's annual Winter Steam Festival. 

The Central Pacific Locomotive Jupiter will be featured for this year's steam demonstrations. The Jupiter will run throughout the day along the historic Transcontinental Railroad grade where visitors will have the opportunity to smell, hear, see, and feel the power of this Victorian era locomotive, transporting visitors back to the 1860's. 

The holidays are a time that brings together families from across the nation. In the past, families may have spent this season apart due to the vast time and distance it took to travel the country. Our past accomplishments though have brought us closer together and created stories for generations to come. Join us this year and let us become part of your story. 

 

Daily Festival Locomotive Steam Demonstrations:

• 10:00 a.m.           Jupiter Locomotive Arrives 
• 11:30 a.m.           Locomotive Demonstration Run 
• 1:00 p.m.             Locomotive Demonstration Run 
• 3:00 p.m.             Locomotive Demonstration Run  
• 4:30 p.m.             Jupiter Locomotive Departs 

Other activities will include locomotive cab tours, hand car and motor car rides. 

Visitor Center Winter Hours: Thursday-Monday 9:00am to 5:00pm, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. All outdoor attractions are accessible seven days a week, including the Last Spike Site, the Big Fill Trail, East Auto Tour, as well as the Visitor Center picnic areas and restrooms. 

This event is open to the public and the entrance fee is $20 per vehicle. Activities are subject to change based on weather conditions and mechanical operations. The Visitor Center will be closed Monday December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday.

For the most up to date information please call the visitor center at 435-471-2209 ext. 429 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Thursday through Monday. Updates will also be posted on the park's website, www.nps.gov/gosp/, and Facebook page.

Golden Spike National Historical Park is located 32 miles west of Brigham City via state highways 13 and 83.

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