The red rocks of Long Canyon dwarf Union Pacific's 'Potash Local' as it creeps along the Cane Creek Branch nearing its destination of Intrepid Potash.

A young boy watches Union Pacific's 'Potash Local' roar up the Cane Creek Branch near Arches National Park

Union Pacific's Potash local rolls down the Cane Creek Branch while outdoor enthusiast prepare for an afternoon of fun in the sun

Union Pacific's Potash Local rumbles north on the Cane Creek Branch on its way back to Grand Junction

A few miles north of Moab, UT, the Potash Local is seen rolling through some of the spectacular scenery on the return trip up the Cane Creek Branch with the snow capped La Sal Mountains looming in... (more)

The Potash Local heads back north as it approaches Bootlegger Canyon on the return trip.

UP's Potash local cutting through the Colorado River Canyon on the approach to Potash.

As the Potash Local exits Bootlegger Canyon it meets up with the Colorado River and Hwy 279 for the last few miles to Potash.

As the Potash Local exits Bootlegger Canyon it meets up with the Colorado River and Hwy 279 for the last few miles to Potash.

The Potash Local splits the red rock just just a few miles north of Moab as it descends down towards Bootlegger Tunnel.

The Potash Local is seen getting on the Cane Creek Branch at Brendel.

A pair of ex-SP GP40-2s return from Potash light power as they creep along through the blasted walls of Bootlegger Canyon. In about 1/2 mile they will enter the 7,050ft tunnel.

The ever so famous Potash Turn exits the west end of the 7,050ft Bootlegger Tunnel with a pair of GP40-2s and two cars. for Potash. While it use to be a Friday event, he train is scheduled to run ... (more)