Union Pacific 618 is just about ready to back away from the shop building at Heber City and tie onto the passenger cars for the 10 AM run down Provo Canyon.

It's 6 AM in Heber City, and the fire has just been lit off inside Union Pacific 2-8-0 618. Old railroad ties, some kerosene, and a little coal is all that is needed. In a few hours it will be r... (more)

The very first day of operation for Union Pacific 618 at the Heber Valley Railroad. Just minutes earlier it had backed out of the Heber shop for the first time. This event kicked off the 1995 s... (more)

618 picking up a late night delivery in Heber

Early morning fog in Heber Valley.

An other lucky day with sun.

Annie Bruehl and her 1953 Buick wait for 618 to storm through the 1200 South crossing.

As the sun breaks through the morning mist, 618 approaches the crossing while a pair of horses nuzzle in the background.

The secret is out, the Heber Valley is the place to be for winter steam photography! It's warmed up and the beaver pond has melted enough to reveal a great reflection!

The secret is out, the Heber Valley is the place to be for winter steam photography! Annie Bruehl waits at the Edwards Lane crossing for UP 618 to pass by her completely original 1953 Buick.

You should have heard the sound!