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Western Railroad Discussion > UP's Potash LocalDate: 11/10/17 15:29 UP's Potash Local Author: donner_dude1 Here’s a photomontage of UP’s Potash Local which runs once a week on Sundays. The Potash Local originates in Grand Junction, Colorado, travels west on the Green River Sub, then at Brendel, Utah it heads south on the UP Cane Creek Subdivision for the Intrepid Potash Plant near Moab Utah.
Photo 1 - In September 2017 the Potash Local is westbound between Sagers and Thompson Utah Photo 2 - In September 2015 a typically overpowered Potash Local climbs Vista Hill at Thompson, Utah. Photo 3 - UP 2197 leads 23 Empties past vibrant Red Sandstone between Seven Mile and Emkay on UP’s Cane Creek Sub. More to Come (I'll let you know when I'm done ;-)) Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 12/27/21 17:12 by donner_dude1. Date: 11/10/17 15:31 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: donner_dude1 Photo 4 - In the heart of Bootlegger Canyon, The Potash Local exits the south end of the 7050-foot Bootlegger Tunnel in September 2015.
Photo 5 - Just north of the Intrepid Potash plant, the Potash Local trundles slowly Southbound along worn jointed rail adjacent to the Colorado River More to come... Date: 11/10/17 15:33 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: donner_dude1 Photo 6 - After Switching Empties for Loads at the Potash Plant, the Potash local and 17 cars are northbound along the Colorado River approaching Gold Bar
Photo 7 - The Potash Local rounds the corner at Gold Bar and prepares to enter the south end of Bootlegger Canyon. Photo 8 - With the towering La Sal Mountains as a backdrop, the Potash Local rolls northbound at Seven Mile Canyon. More to come... Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/27/21 17:12 by donner_dude1. Date: 11/10/17 15:35 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: donner_dude1 Last ones...
Photo 9 - 2 Freshly shopped UP 6 axle locomotives lead the northbound Potash Local near Canyon Lands Airport. The hills of the northern part of Arches National Park can be seen in background Photos 10 & 11 - The Potash local heads downgrade towards Brendel UT, the Book Cliff Mountains and the UP Green River Sub. That's all - Thanks for looking.... Date: 11/10/17 16:24 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: SouthWestRailCams Date: 11/10/17 16:53 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: toledopatch Are they still dragging uranium tailings out of the Colorado valley down there, or has that cleanup project been completed?
Date: 11/10/17 17:07 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: DFWJIM Fantastic photos of some beautiful landscapes!
Date: 11/10/17 18:34 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: ns1000 Very nice..!! Pic 4 is one of my favorites!!
Date: 11/10/17 19:07 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: BNSF-6432 Outstanding series!
PQM Date: 11/11/17 00:42 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: SPDRGWfan Nice to see the train running all these years later.
Cheers, Jim Posted from Android Date: 11/11/17 03:52 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: bandob Fantastic photos, thanks for posting. I just saw the line last month on a drive down to Moab and wondered about the frequency of operation.
B&OBill Date: 11/11/17 06:18 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: SP8595 Killer shots all of them!
Date: 11/11/17 06:31 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: oklachaser Fantastic photos!! Congratulations on IOTD.
Ronda Thomas Date: 11/11/17 09:29 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: 86235 Very nice, my favourite is no.7. Thanks
Date: 11/11/17 10:02 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: tomstp I always like shots of this line.
Date: 11/11/17 10:03 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: tomstp I always like shots of this line. Just a darn shame engines are not black and orange.
Date: 11/11/17 11:22 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: PHall tomstp Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > I always like shots of this line. Just a darn > shame engines are not black and orange. At least it's still running. Just about the only source of traffic left between Helper and Grand Junction. Date: 11/11/17 11:48 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: donner_dude1 toledopatch Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Are they still dragging uranium tailings out of > the Colorado valley down there, or has that > cleanup project been completed? It was still running when I there in September. On Sundays, the tailings train is parked in a yard at Brendel with UP power at both ends. Date: 11/11/17 12:08 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: CA_Sou_MA_Agent tomstp Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > I always like shots of this line. Just a darn shame engines are not black and orange. Let's see, you're either bummed out that D&RGW no longer exists, or you're bummed out that Genesee & Wyoming hasn't taken over the line YET! Date: 11/11/17 12:32 Re: UP's Potash Local Author: chrisparker Very Nice.
Number 7 is a poster. There all good. I like the end with the shot of the end of the train. Chris San Pedro, Ca. Posted from Android |