Union Paific’s 6836 is leading a Pixley, California bound grain train past the rail loadout at Pilot, Nevada. There is a large lime quarry at Pilot operated by Graymont Western, US. They ship lime products by truck and rail. The UP services Pilot 2 or 3 times a week with the Wendover Local. The 6836 is on the long, 1% grade from Wendover, Utah to Silver Zone summit on the Shafter Sub. Next crew change, Elko, Nevada.
