Rio Grande's first double stack test train glides west through Provo Yard on Feb. 28, 1989. After testing, the D&RGW and SP operated regular Sea Land container trains from Chicago to Oakland via T... (more)
Remember when diesel locomotive frame was fixed with a metal builder's plate as a symbol of pride of construction? Rio Grande SD50 No. 5514's plate looked great nearly four years after its release... (more)
A second section of Rio Grande's hot 187 train ducks under the Ironton signal bridge just east of Provo. Note the 'P' plate mounted on the searchlight target, marking this an absolute 'positive' C... (more)
D&RGW 5508, one of the Rio Grande's 17 SD50s, leads a loaded coal train from the eastward main track to the UP interchange yard at Ironton. The SD50s were unique on the D&RGW as they were the only... (more)
Three EMD 'Hot Rods' lead Rio Grande's Railblazer train 103 through Ironton on July 9, 1988. The Saturday/Sunday Railblazers had general freight added to the head end as 'filler tonnage'.