A southbound UP - manifest with two DD35A - Engines heads toward Las vegas
UP 6032 caught in the last light of the day a west bound grain train slowly comes up the grade in to the Downtown Vegas Yard or home only to find that the on coming crew will not be meeting them ... (more)
Originally the DD35's were built as booster units, looking like two GP 35's on one frame without a cab. These units were built for UP and SP (3 units). The Cab version of the DD35A was built for U... (more)
The cab version of DD35A was built for UP only. The earlier built booster units were used by UP and SP, SP had only three booster units in service. Each of these twin engined biests had a power of... (more)
UP Freight coming from Caliente ist headed for Las Vegas and points West.
The three Heritage units exit the S curve of Apex and enter the Las Vegas Valley.
Three Heritage units pass the water tower at Dry Lake Nevada on their way west in the desert heat with one of the 12,000 foot monster trains Union Pacific is using on this line. Actual temperature... (more)
Arriving after the sun had set, the very last rays of light are just captured on the front of UP 9184 (C40-8) as it slogs up the grade at Garnet in front of the now dark imposing cliffs in the bac... (more)
The towering cliffs of Garnet dwarf this UP coal train hauled by UP 6772 (C44AC) and 160 (C44AC) plus DPU 8040/7025 (out of frame). The hood door is open, presumably to provide extra cooling for t... (more)
The prototype SW10 was rebuilt in Nov. 1982 at the Omaha Shops. UP #1243 was originally UP SW7 #1821
Taken when railfanning the Vegas depot was allowed. This is a westbound stacker, awaiting clearance to head to Southern California.
Passing the Garnet siding with the "Farmer Johns" Hog Express.
With the end of the train over 2 miles away. the head end lights up the entrance to Bard Canyon prior to backing up cutting off some cars for the BMI branch line before proceeding on to West Colto... (more)
