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 ...

DRGW 3127 and company accelerate their train eastward near the west switch of Rifle on 5-17-79

Gliding west on a beautiful fall afternoon, 5771 slows #17 for it's station stop at Rifle on 10-11-79

Extra 3108E is in the hole at Una as cab 01490 passes westbound on the sunny morning of May 17th, 1979

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.

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.

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.

All of these views from Grand Junction Yard were rescued by Jenny. Here 5393 arrives with what is probably #177 in October, 1978

This overview of the hump bowl looking west finds the #177 pulling down while activity in the yard continues. Grand Jct 10-78

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.

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

Same as the previous view, just a bit closer.