This crossing signal sits next to the mines train loading facility. The potash loading facility. After passing the mine we came across m ore covered hoppers. Ben
As we headed back for Colorado we noticed that the U.P. MOW crews were still working on the line east of Thompson Springs. This west bound U.P. freight train was waiting to proceed past the MOW crew. Ben
Kevin, Traveling south from I-70 it will be a right turn on highway 279. You will stay on 279 all the way to the potash mine and the engines are sitting about 1 mile south of the loading facility. Ben
I made it back into Utah this past weekend. Here are some shots from the trip. I found a couple of former D&RGW / Rail Gons in Thompson Springs, UT. D&RGW 340091 D&RGW 320317 Ben
Before heading home I decided to swing by Potash, UT to see if there was any activity at the mine. I didn't see a whole lot of action but I took a few pictures. Empty Hoppers The Loading Facility Ben
Signal Maintenance U.P. was maintaining and or upgrading the signals just east of Thompson Springs, UT this weekend. Ben
Mill Tailings Train On my way into Moab I caught the end of the mill tailings train that was headed to Crescent Junction. Although blurry, this shot shows an unpatched SP unit. I believe the number on it was 343. Ben
That Crescent Jct photo is outstanding! I love the variety of bright colors--reds, greens, browns! That old Cat wheel loader no doubt has Grande heritage, as old as it is.
Ben, your pics are awesome! I'm a little hesitant to add mine since I'm still learning how to take good ones As we came into Helper, this loaded coal train was sitting on one of the mains. And a warbonnet on the head! After spending a few minutes at the yard, we heard the horn blow and the cars start moving. Looks like a good chase up the canyon! Heading back out of town.