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Railroad, Railscapes, USA

Goodbye, Utah Railway

The low density traffic of the Utah Railway line impressed us so much that we decided to stay just a little bit longer. A good decision, so it seems, because only 10 minutes after we got a Union Pacific train going downhill we got this oil train towards Helper. Notice the bridge behind the train: it consists of an old flat car. This was the … Continue reading Goodbye, Utah Railway

Unknown's avatarGDecember 8, 2016December 5, 20162 Comments
Railroad, Railscapes, USA

The road to the top is curvy and steep

Train traffic in Price River Canyon is impressive. I’m speaking quality wise. This loaded coal train is hauled by 5 engines, and has 6 helpers in the middle of the train. The curvy rails and steep grade assured the audiovisual spectacle. It has a been a very long time since I experienced such a power showdown. Continue reading The road to the top is curvy and steep

Unknown's avatarGDecember 5, 2016Leave a comment
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