Potash Local returns to Grand Junction.

Union Pacific Potash local begins return trip.

The once a week Union Pacific Potash local climbs the Cane Creek Subdivision across from Arches National Park.

The once a week Union Pacific Potash local nears the end of the Cane Creek Subdivision on November 2nd, 2014.

The ATSF had numerous branchlines in southeastern New Mexico to serve the various potash producing mines in the area and this local freight is in route to perform switching at one of them. I did ... (more)

On March 4, 2012, Union Pacific’s Potash local heads back to the main line at Brendel, Utah, after setting out most of its cars at Potash, and is now taking back one lowly tank car picked up ear... (more)

UP’s Potash local curves toward Thompson, Utah on March 4, 2012. Two GE AC4400CW-CTEs lead the short train up Thompson Hill; Nos. 5946 and 6044.

Near Arches National Park on the scenic Union Pacific Cane Creek Subdivision, UP’s Potash local approaches Potash, Utah, on March 4, 2012.

On March 4, 2012, UP’s Potash Local heads back to the main line at Brendel, Utah, with a one lowly tank car picked up earlier at Brendel. The train is entering the big cut leading to Bootlegger ... (more)

Little train in red rock country
On March 4, 2012, Union Pacific’s Potash local heads back to the main line at Brendel, Utah, after setting out most of its cars at Potash, and is now ... (more)

Union Pacific’s Potash local climbs Thompson Hill between Sagers and Thompson, Utah, on March 4, 2012.

Union Pacific’s Potash local approaches Emkay, Utah, on a nice March 4, 2012. This incredible red rock country is just across from the entrance to Arches National Park.

UP’s Potash local climbs toward Thompson, Utah, on March 4, 2012. Two General Electric AC4400CTEs (AC4400CW-CTE) guide the short train through the barren landscape rimmed with a Bookcliff backgr... (more)

On March 4, 2012, UP’s Potash Local heads back to the main line at Brendel, Utah, with a one lowly tank car picked up earlier at Brendel. The train is about to enter the big cut leading to Bootl... (more)

UP’s Potash local approaches Emkay, Utah, through some squiggly track on March 4, 2012.