Three big ALCO’s are lugging a 31 car Hornell Turn up the grade near Elm Valley. Right after passing this location, the lead unit would cut out and the crew had to stop the train to restart thei... (more)
While the tractors are idled for the day, the Eastern Washington Gateway pushes on to get the train to Cheney before the hours of service law catches the one-man crew. In an irony of economics, th... (more)
Union Pacific had a compact yard and engine terminal in Tacoma where they could base some switching and transfer moves. Seen here on a weekend in November 1977, are a typical assortment of UP powe... (more)