Rio Grande's compact diesel repair shop stands proudly at Helper Yard on New Year's Day, 1988. When the Southern Pacific came to town, management painted over the large flying 'Rio Grande' logo, e... (more)

Rio Grande mixed freight 142 rolls east of Riverton on Oct. 15, 1987.

A colorful power consist leads Rio Grande train 129 through Provo on Dec. 26, 1987.

On Christmas Eve '87, Rio Grande train No. 142 climbs east through Spanish Fork Canyon approaching Castilla.

On Christmas Eve '87, a tardy Rio Grande train No. 100 ascends a snowy and windy Mapleton Bench just east of Springville.

Rio Grande train No. 136 roars east through Sutro Cut with Utah Valley and 11,749 ft. Mt. Timpanogos in the background.

A Rio Grande grain train rolls west through Provo Yard with three SD40T-2s and a single SD50 for power.

Just after lunchtime, Rio Grande SD40T-2s leave East Carbon, Utah, passing one of Bo Huff's custom cars (looks to be a Ford product) on October 8, 2004. Until the very end, Rio Grande painted and ... (more)

A heavy Rio Grande train 136 grinds eastward through Gilluly on Sept. 26, 1987. A pair of EMD SD40T-2s are supplemented by a pair of GP40-2s. No explanation on how the 5345 ended up with a bright ... (more)

A westbound Southern Pacific intermodal train (probably the DVRVF) led by Rio Grande Tunnel Motor No. 5347, cruises by the towering sandstone cliffs east of Utaline, Colorado, on the afternoon of ... (more)

One can really see the grade drop off at West Moor, nearly 2%, top of the short but steep climb west from Wells on SP's Overland Route. This eastbound rates three SD's and a Rio Grande GP40 on the... (more)

An eastbound Southern Pacific is heading up into the Oregon Cascade Mountains as it travels along this man made lake.

A unit with a dual identity crisis - in name and model designation... New England Central SD40-2 3317 arrived at Palmer, Massachusetts in the wee hours of Saturday, March 23, and was to be moved ... (more)

While the oak brush changes color on nearby Maple Mountain, Rio Grande train No. 242 climbs east through Spanish Fork Canyon approaching the Thistle Tunnels.

A pleasant surprise trails Rio Grande train No. 134 heading east along the Book Cliffs near Thompson.