A slowed shutter speed creates a bit of a motion blur for the final DPU unit on an eastbound oil train. The train knocked down a clear (green) signal...but this particular intermediate off in the distance has not yet been replaced by UP. In fact, you can still see the lunar (white-ish) bottom signal, indicating eastbound trains approaching it can proceed without stopping at this restricting signal.
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As the end of the day grows every closer, the westbound Zephyr has knocked down an "approach diverging" signal, indicating that it will be taking the siding at Green River to make its scheduled station stop. It will also be meeting a loaded UP oil train, currently holding the main at Green River.
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The Zephyr looks so small out in the middle of the barren Utah desert. The nearest community is Green River, located roughly ten miles off in the distance. The Zephyr is moving along at about 65 MPH. Two P42s and two ALC-42s...the latter of which are not active...lead the train east across the desert.
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After meeting Amtrak at the siding of Sagers, this MDENPVO is approaching the siding of Solitude. There is still another 75 miles of desert between this train and the town of Price.
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It is 9:30am and Amtrak 6 is running about 45 minutes late. This picture was taken from atop one of the many dirt mounds that can be found in the desert. This particular mound is about halfway between the sidings of Floy and Solitude.
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In the emptiness of the Utah desert, this westbound MDENPVO is working its way toward Green River, UT.
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With the Book Cliffs in the background, this eastbound coal empty is highballing the siding of Solitude. Note the interesting nose of the second unit. That is UP 8555, a true 6000 horsepower SD90MAC.
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