Meet the Owners
Kelli & Vicente Rodarte
Vicente Rodarte was born in Chihuahua, Mexico and raised in El Paso, Texas. In 1981, he founded V & R Drywall, Inc., growing it into a company of nearly 250 employees with commercial projects across El Paso, Texas, and New Mexico. In 2015, he passed the business to his four sons and made a deliberate choice — to trade the city for the Sandhills and start ranching in Nebraska.
Kelli Rodarte grew up on a ranch north of Lewellen, Nebraska, rooted in the land from the start. She later moved to El Paso, working in manufacturing before joining the family business at V & R Drywall on the operations and business side.
Together, they founded OE Ranch, LLC and now run their operation south of Oshkosh — the kind of work that suits people who believe in building something that lasts. When they saw the old depot sitting idle, they saw exactly that: an opportunity to build something lasting for Garden County.
They are committed to seeing this community grow and thrive — as a place to live, work, raise families, and experience the hunting, recreation, and wide-open beauty that makes this corner of Nebraska worth stopping for. Railyard 26 is their bet that if the facilities are here, the people will come.
Our Mission
Railyard 26 isn't just a business — it's an investment in Oshkosh. When the Rodartes set out to build a restaurant, open a liquor store, and create lodging in town, they did it because they believe small communities deserve more than a drive-through. A town needs places where people gather, where travelers have a reason to stop, and where money stays local.
Every meal served at the Train Station Restaurant, every bottle sold at Depot Liquor, and every guest who stays at Track One Lodging puts dollars back into Oshkosh's economy and keeps this community moving forward. That's the point. That's why this exists.
“When we decided to build this venture, We envisioned creating a destination for our community — a place where people could experience everything this area has to offer. Step back in history, think about your roots, and reflect on how the Sandhills have come to be… all while enjoying a meal with our family-oriented, friendly staff.”
— Vicente & Kelli Rodarte
The Depot
The building at the heart of Railyard 26 has seen more than a century of Nebraska history. Built as the Oshkosh train depot in 1909, it served as the town's connection to the outside world — a place where goods arrived, people departed, and commerce happened. When the railroad era faded, the depot was moved north of town, where it sat for decades. The Rodartes relocated it to its current home and restored it into what it is today: Depot Liquor and the centerpiece of Railyard 26.
The Railroad Arrives
The railroad extends to Oshkosh, transforming the town into a hub for buying and selling goods across the Nebraska Sandhills.
The Depot Is Built
The Oshkosh train depot is constructed beside the tracks, serving as the town's front door for passengers and freight.
The Last Passenger Train
Union Pacific ends 105 years of passenger service on May 1, 1971. The closure marks the beginning of the depot's decline and the end of an era for towns like Oshkosh that were built around the rails.
Decommissioned & Moved
In December 1984, the depot is decommissioned and relocated north of Oshkosh, where it would sit quietly for the next four decades.
A New Home
Kelli and Vicente Rodarte purchase the historic depot and move it to its current location, beginning the restoration that would become the heart of Railyard 26.
Railyard 26 Opens
In November 2025, Depot Liquor opens its doors inside the restored historic depot — giving the building, and the town, a new life.
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