The last unpatched Rio Grande unit left in the world (as of the time of this photo). DRGW 5371 holds down the fort at Helper, assigned as power on the Dirt Train running between Helper and East Carbon City on the Sunnyside branch.
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While Amtrak makes a 15 minute station stop at Helper (with a surprising large number of passengers waiting to board), the MNYRO-09 (led by UP 3843) cools its jets at Helper while it waits for a new crew.
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After stopping in the upper yard at Helper, UP 6825 and crew prepare to enter Main One at East Helper Crossover for the trip east to CV Spur. CV Spur is a mine loadout about 10 miles west of Helper.
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Three years ago, you could find as many as 13 Rio Grande Tunnel Motors in Helper. That number had dropped to four at the time this picture was taken. The four T-2s are switching, preparing to take the Dirt Train east toward Sunnyside.
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The best paint scheme any engine ever wore! I particularly like the burn marks just below the dynamic brake intakes!
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On a beautiful June afternoon, the four Rio Grande Tunnel Motors perform some work in the yard at Helper before tying up for the day.
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The eastbound MPVODEN passed through the yard at Helper on main one with C44-9CW 1108 in the lead.
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Four Rio Grande Tunnel Motors move toward the west end of Helper yard, preparing to be stored for the day. They have just completed their Dirt Train run and yard work for the day.
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The power for the Dirt Train is found working in the yard at Helper, UT. Not much more needs to be said for this picture!
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1999 or 1979? It was great having the opportunity to capture so many tunnel motors in one place before they fell into retirement, or into the UP patch shops.
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A somewhat unique tunnel motor at this point, DRGW 5345 had a rotating beacon above the cab, and a full light package on the nose. The horn, however, had been moved back to the long hood.
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