The Western Pacific Railroad acquired three SW1500s from EMD in May 1973. The 1503 served well into the UP merger, becoming the UP 1503, the UP 1317, and finally the UPY 1042 prior to retirement a... (more)
Rio Grande's hot 101 train glides west through Provo Yard on Feb. 14, 1988. Snowy 11,068 ft. Provo Peak (center, right) looms 6,500 ft. above the valley floor.
It was just another day for pushing a turn to the top of
Cumbres Pass for 494 and its crew, but for me it was one
of excitement and anticipation, since a visit the night
before to view the eng... (more)