Burlington Depot Red Cloud was on the main line of the Burlington and Missouri between Kansas City and Denver. At one time eight passenger trains [and several grain and livestock trains] passed through town daily, making the Red Cloud Depot a busy and exciting place. About 2,500 people lived in Red Cloud when the Cathers came here. The railroad plays an important part in much of Cather's Nebraska works. It is a connection with the outside world and it is instrumental in the comings and goings of the people.

Nebraska State Historical Society Site