WebGilluly Curve (Gilluly Loop) Horseshoe-shaped railroad track construction where it is possible to see a train going in two directions simultaneously. Difficult to access. Owned … WebWestbound Utah Railway coal train at Gilluly Loop on the Southern Pacific's former Denver & Rio Grande Western line over Soldier Summit in Gilluly, Utah, on July 7, 1993. The Rio Grande acquired the much larger …
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WebNov 15, 2015 · Today, the summit is a popular photo spot for railfans, and the Gilluly loops - a series of horseshoe curves - on the western approach to the summit provide spectacular scenes as heavy freight trains power their way up the pass, a challenging drive for all railroad engineers and one that makes Soldier Summit an epic US rail route. WebA Denver & Rio Grande Western W/B freight is descending the Gilluly Loops from Soldier Summit as seen from the US Rt. 6 overpass, just east of Tucker, Utah. GP40-2-3128, … northeastern small brown birds
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WebMar 7, 2016 · As the Rio Grande (now the UP) comes down the west slope of the Wasatch, the Gilluly Loops are traversed--but there is no real loop there, just a reversing of compass direction as the grade is eased. Several years ago, one of the coach attendants called them "switchbacks" as he described them. WebJul 28, 2015 · A storm rolled in shortly after the train passed and pelted me with heavy rain. My apologies for the wind noise. Lead units: UP 5724 (GE AC4400CW-CTE) UP 4722 (EMD SD70M) … WebThunder In the Wasatch - Southern Pacific Rio Grande Soldier Summit DVD 5 of 5 ( 1) Click to enlarge Note: Cover image may differ from actual product SP action on Soldier Summit, from the Price River Canyon to the Gilluly Loops. Spectacular scenery, with snow covered mountains in the background. northeastern slopes