Winter Steam Festival at Golden Spike National Historical Park

Golden Spike National Historical Park invites the public to this year’s Winter Steam Festival on December 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th to watch as the power of steam brings the past into the present. This year, the Central Pacific Locomotive Jupiter will take center stage during this year’s steam demonstrations. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to see, hear, and feel the power of this Victorian-era replica locomotive as it travels along the historic Transcontinental Railroad grade. Step back in time and experience the sights and sounds of an era that transformed the nation. The Winter Steam Festival is a time to reflect on how our shared history brought people and places closer together. During the holiday season—both then and now—families came together, sometimes overcoming incredible distances. Join us at Golden Spike to celebrate this connection and create new memories to share with future generations. Daily Festival Locomotive Steam Demonstrations: 10:00 a.m.? Jupiter Locomotive Arrives? 11:30 a.m.?????Locomotive Demonstration 1:00 p.m.??????Locomotive Demonstration 3:00 p.m.?????Locomotive Demonstration ? 4:30 p.m.?????Jupiter Locomotive Departs? Special Presentations: December 27th at 12:00 and 2 pm Christopher W. Merritt (Utah SHPO) Captivating Tales of Terrace's Utah December 28th at 12:00 and 2 pm Dr. Jonathan Fairchild (Park Historian) National Parks, Tourism, and the Golden Age of Railroad Travel December 29th at 2pm Dr. Jonathan Fairchild (Park Historian) National Parks, Tourism, and the Golden Age of Railroad Travel December 30th at 2pm John Kuhnert (Park Guide) It's Snow Problem Other activities include locomotive cab tours, hand car rides, and motor car rides throughout the day. Activities are subject to change based on weather conditions and mechanical operations.