Producer: Pentrex
Timeframe: 2000- 01
Locations: Helper, Gilluly, Thistle, Colton, Price River…
Length 1 hour 53 minutes
Visit the scenic Wasatch Mountains in Utah.Union Pacific owns the tracks in year 2000. There is still variety to see. Utah Railway, with unique power. Rio Grande and Southern Pacific, as part of the UP. BNSF operating with trackage rights. Amtrak has The California Zephyr.
Nice extras. Detailed Chapter Menu for easy access to favorite sections. Choice of on/off narration. On-screen graphics. Plenty of maps are referenced.
Dave Drui with the informative narration. Assortment of roadnames on the locomotives.
Coal train moves along, behind UP and SP locomotives.
This is now, Union Pacific Provo Sub. Although still commonly called, Soldier Summit.
The still painted Rio Grande SD40T-2, are stationed at Helper Yard. They are assigned to helper service. Main attraction in 2000.
Castle Gate is a classic Railfan photo spot.
Soldier Summit was the highest point on the old Denver and Rio Grande Western.
Southern Pacific units lead a train.
Utah Railway receives plenty of attention.
At Kyune Tunnels. Train Z-DVRO is led by this Chicago & Northwestern engine.
Real men love a Beer Train! Here is Union Pacific. Supposed to be 12 cars of Coors Beer.
Gilluily Loops. Long visit. Assortment of views.
Thistle is where the flood and landslide, occurred in 1983. Rio Grande raised the line through this area.
A separate bonus film. A Tribute to Utah Railway SD-40s.
At Helper, a six unit set is cut into a coal train. At Soldier Summit, the helper set is removed.
An Epilogue then updates with additional 2001 information!
Key updates to the Utah Railway roster. MK5000 series locomotives. Australian built SD50 engines. The Caterpillar motors are a must hear!
Follow a sample of these locomotives, as they take a train up to Soldier Summit.
Wait! There’s more…
BNSF gets Utah Railway helpers. Union Pacific unmanned helper units are assigned to other trains.
DRGW Trash Train at Mounds still in 2001.
Pentrex has an entertaining program here. Plenty of variety combined with great scenery. An interesting script, keeps viewers apprised of everything being viewed.
This one should satisfy anyone with an interest in railroading. Excellent videography and equally fine natural soundtrack. The extended updates add more to this winner.
Rating: 5 Stars
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