Western Railroad Discussion > Inspection Special: Spanish Fork Canyon Edition

Union Pacific's ever so popular Inspection Special that has been touring the Western states passed through Spanish Fork canyon this morning and it was very well covered. Due to time constraints and trying to conserve gas for tomorrows chase of 844 I only chased the train from the mouth of the canyon to Tie Fork. The trains was running under the symbol PSLDV2-26 for this part of it's trip.

Photo 1: The train passes the windmills as it enters the canyon.
Photo 2: As the train highballs Rio one of Utah's legends steps on the gas on highway 6.
Photo 3: Working up the grade towards Soldier Summit the special crosses Tie Fork Road.

Thanks for looking!

Spencer Peterson
Payson, UT

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Number 2 gets my vote.

Nice catch Spenser! Photo two with the backside of Timpanogos (?) in full view is amazing. Thanks for sharing!!

Steve
Henderson NV

Killer shots Spencer! It's crazy to think UP had two passenger specials (unrelated from each other) in the state of Utah. Definitely one for the books!

Schon Norris
Salt Lake City, UT
Railroad Roll-By Podcast

LittleDoc Wrote:
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> Nice catch Spenser! Photo two with the backside
> of Timpanogos (?) in full view is amazing. Thanks
> for sharing!!
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> Steve
> Henderson NV

Thanks. If I'm not mistaken that is Loafer Mountian in the background. Timpanogos is a few miles to the north of Loafer Mountain.

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Spencer Peterson
Payson, UT

Hi Spenser, I think you're right on it being Loafer Mountain (I'd guess no 'loafers" every climbed that peak!!). Timpanogos is north a ways. A gorgeous shot of Utah railroading and scenic Utah. Thanks for the correction.

Steve
Henderson, NV

I also like Pic 2!!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/26/17 14:43 by ns1000.

#2 is great!

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