DRGW 5371, the last unpatched DRGW unit on the UP roster is eastbound near Colton, Utah. 5371 and the trailing SD40-2 were sent west over Soldier Summit to retrieve the 3 trailing GE units which h... (more)
Utah Railway SD50S #6060 suffered a mechanical failure on May 5, 2009 while working a mid-train helper set on Soldier Summit. While under load, the 6060's prime mover shot pistons right through th... (more)
I have to admit that when I first laid eyes on the Utah Railway’s six MK5000s I was unimpressed. I mean, that cab just spells ugly with a capitol “U,” and that Caterpillar engine? It sound... (more)
An eastbound freight swings down through the Price River Canyon from Castle Gate towards Utah Railway Junction behind 3125 3034 3058 3079 and 3114 in October 1981.
Anyone who knows me understands that I'm a die-hard steam fan. But I've got a soft spot for certain diesels, too. Take, for instance, the EMD SD70ACe - an engine that's a class act all the way.... (more)