http://www.drgw.net/gallery/main.php http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/UP_3560W_Lacy_769.jpg.html 33697 Long before the Union Pacific took over former Rio Grande operations. UP power was often seen on coal trains in Western Colorado and Utah. Here UP3560 and two RG SD45's power #769 west of Lacy on 4-21-79. The train is bound for Kaiser Steel at Fontana, C http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/3127E_Rifle_5_17_79.jpg.html 33701 DRGW 3127 and company accelerate their train eastward near the west switch of Rifle on 5-17-79 http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/5771_Rifle_10_11_79.jpg.html 33704 Gliding west on a beautiful fall afternoon, 5771 slows #17 for it's station stop at Rifle on 10-11-79 http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/3108E_Una_4_21_79.jpg.html 33707 Extra 3108E is in the hole at Una as cab 01490 passes westbound on the sunny morning of May 17th, 1979 http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/5340_Debeque_4_21_79.jpg.html 33710 A pair of SD45's and a GP30 head east on 4-21-79. Out of sight around the corner, the caboose is nearing the East switch of Debeque siding. In a few years, the new I-70 overpass will be constructed just behind the photographer. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/5339_E_Ruby.jpg.html 33713 X5339 E has just departed Ruby Canyon and is climbing the gentle grade along Salt Creek. This view is from just south of the I-70 overpass and is another of the rescued views. Seen in October 1978. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/5339_Debeque.jpg.html 33716 After a crew change at Grand Jct., the 5339E awaits a signal at East Tunnel in Debeque Canyon. A meet with what appears to be #187 is occuring as can be seen in the distance on the left. View marked as processed in October, 1978. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/5393_Grand_Jct_10_79.jpg.html 33719 All of these views from Grand Junction Yard were rescued by Jenny. Here 5393 arrives with what is probably #177 in October, 1978 http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/177_Grand_Jct_10_79.jpg.html 33722 This overview of the hump bowl looking west finds the #177 pulling down while activity in the yard continues. Grand Jct 10-78 http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/Grand_Jct_Yard_8.jpg.html 33725 In the next several views, we'll watch activity from the yard tower. A crew is heading out to the 3113, which appears to be the Minturn local. Meanwhile SD7 5304 is gathering blocks of cars for another eastbound. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/Grand_Jct_Yard_10_79.jpg.html 33728 The crew is on the 3113E and it and the 5393W are getting ready to go as the 5304 assembles an eastbound. Grand Jct Yard 10-78 http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/Grand_Jct_Yard_6.jpg.html 33731 Same as the previous view, just a bit closer. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/Grand_Jct_Yard_5.jpg.html 33734 A carman confers with the head end crew of the 3113. They are probably doing an air test before departure. Meanwhile, the 5304 is shoving the train together on the adjacent track as the 5393W on the right departs. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/3113_Leaving_GJ.jpg.html 33737 3113 departs the yard. Looks like the 5304 has cut away from the other eastbound and is waiting for the 3113 to clear. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/Grand_Jct_Yard_4.jpg.html 33740 Later in the afternoon, the trains and cuts seen earlier are gone. Coal trains now occupy the tracks to the right. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/Grand_Jct_Yard_3.jpg.html 33743 A switchman rides the steps to his next move. Grand Jct Yard 10-78 http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/Grand_Jct_Yard_7.jpg.html 33746 An older SD unit (the 5304?) sits in the night light at the top of the hump awaiting its next move. To the left an intermodal train is moving past. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/01459_Somerset.jpg.html 33749 A trainman lines the switch to the loadout track at Somerset in October of 1978. They will shove back, tie on to the empty hoppers and begin loading the train. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/Loading_at_Somerset.jpg.html 33752 Loading at Somerset has begun. The yellow corners on the cars indicate that they are assigned to US Steel at Geneva, UT. This train could be either a 733 or 783. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/3081_Paonia.jpg.html 33755 3081 winds past the apple orchards near Paonia with a loaded coal train for Grand Junction and beyond. http://www.drgw.net/gallery/v/PhotographersGallery/PGClassic/CConway/Glenwood-Springs-to-Grand-Jct/01443_Newcastle_CO_10_7_79.jpg.html 33758 Bringing up the rear of an eastbound, caboose 01443 is seen at Newcastle, CO 10-7-79