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Viewing Album:  Big Boy Trip May 11th-12th 2019
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:5/11/2019 - 5/12/2019
Album Info:On the weekend of May 12th I went out to Utah to chase the first leg of Big Boy's return journey from Ogden, UT to Cheyenne, WY. (I only chased on the first day from Ogden, UT to Evanston, WY) This album also include various freight trains and Front Runner commuter trains in the Salt Lake City area and Echo and Weber Canyons
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CP 8834 is far from home in a southbound manifest
Title:  CP 8834 is far from home in a southbound manifest
Description:  He must feel right at home with the mountains in the background though!
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 2:29:17 PM
Location:  Layton, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CP 8834(ES44AC) UP 6891(AC4460CW)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
A southbound Front Runner rockets past the Clearfield Yard
Title:  A southbound Front Runner rockets past the Clearfield Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 2:29:20 PM
Location:  Clearfield, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
A FrontRunner train speeds south
Title:  A FrontRunner train speeds south
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 2:26:51 PM
Location:  Clearfield, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  45   Comments: 0
UTA 8 pushes a train south
Title:  UTA 8 pushes a train south
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 2:26:54 PM
Location:  Clearfield, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UTA 8(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
A southbound Front Runner train departs Roy with Ben Lomond Mountain in the background
Title:  A southbound Front Runner train departs Roy with Ben Lomond Mountain in the background
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 2:26:57 PM
Location:  Roy, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
Graincraft Elevators
Title:  Graincraft Elevators
Description:  Next to Riverdale Yard in Ogden
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 2:27:00 PM
Location:  Ogden, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
UP 8339 serves as the rear DPU on an eastbound manifest
Title:  UP 8339 serves as the rear DPU on an eastbound manifest
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 2:27:03 PM
Location:  Ogden, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8339(SD70ACe)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
UP 8339 and some yard switchers meet in Ogden
Title:  UP 8339 and some yard switchers meet in Ogden
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 2:27:06 PM
Location:  Ogden, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8339(SD70ACe)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
EMD veterans in Ogden
Title:  EMD veterans in Ogden
Description:  Seen working Ogden Yard
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 2:27:08 PM
Location:  Ogden, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  UPY 589(GP15-1) UP 1689(SD40N)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
A pair of yard switchers work Ogden yard with Ben Lomond in the background
Title:  A pair of yard switchers work Ogden yard with Ben Lomond in the background
Description:  The bridge carries FrontRunner commuter trains over the freight tracks.
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 2:27:12 PM
Location:  Ogden, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  UPY 589(GP15-1)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
Switch Stand and Yard Switchers
Title:  Switch Stand and Yard Switchers
Description:  Two EMD's work Ogden Yard.
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:23:54 PM
Location:  Ogden, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UPY 589(GP15-1) UP 1689(SD40N)
Views:  160   Comments: 1
An autorack train passes the Graincraft elevators
Title:  An autorack train passes the Graincraft elevators
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:23:58 PM
Location:  Ogden, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5394(AC45CCTE)
Views:  37   Comments: 1
Two GE's lead an autorack train into Ogden
Title:  Two GE's lead an autorack train into Ogden
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:01 PM
Location:  Ogden, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5394(AC45CCTE)
Views:  49   Comments: 1
An autorack train drifts towards the FrontRunner flyover
Title:  An autorack train drifts towards the FrontRunner flyover
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:05 PM
Location:  Ogden, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5715(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  104   Comments: 1
Dawn on the big day
Title:  Dawn on the big day
Description:  I went to Uintah as the first spot for Big Boy and was surprised to see a train coming down what is usually the up track.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:07 PM
Location:  Uintah, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
An intermodal train heads down the up track
Title:  An intermodal train heads down the up track
Description:  I was concerned to see this train heading down the wrong track but I decided to stick with the spot for Big Boy
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:11 PM
Location:  Uintah, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8173(ES44AC-H)
Views:  54   Comments: 1
UP 8173 leads an intermodal down the up track
Title:  UP 8173 leads an intermodal down the up track
Description:  I was concerned to see this train heading down the wrong track but I decided to stick with the spot for Big Boy
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:14 PM
Location:  Uintah, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 8173(ES44AC-H)
Views:  48   Comments: 1
The crowd begins to build for Big Boy
Title:  The crowd begins to build for Big Boy
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:17 PM
Location:  Uintah, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 0
Anticipation builds for Big Boy
Title:  Anticipation builds for Big Boy
Description:  About 30 mintutes before the train was due to arrive some idiot parked their white SUV next to the ballast pile on the left, blocking the view of a hundred or so people. I gave them a dirty look but to no avail. I finally decided to ask them to move and they did. The crowd thanked me and let me tell you, I felt like a goddamn hero! I told them "I didn't come all the way from Massachusetts to have my shot blocked!"
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:20 PM
Location:  Uintah, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  44   Comments: 2
Here she comes!
Title:  Here she comes!
Description:  Big Boy rounds the bend at Uintah!
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:24 PM
Location:  Uintah, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4)
Views:  94   Comments: 1
UP 4014 and its train pass the assmbled masses!
Title:  UP 4014 and its train pass the assmbled masses!
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:29 PM
Location:  Uintah, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4)
Views:  99   Comments: 1
Big Boy puts on a show for the crowd in Uintah!
Title:  Big Boy puts on a show for the crowd in Uintah!
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:32 PM
Location:  Uintah, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4)
Views:  121   Comments: 3
UP 4014 roars past the crowd
Title:  UP 4014 roars past the crowd
Description:  It's great to see so many non-railfans taking in this extraordinary event!
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:35 PM
Location:  Uintah, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4)
Views:  186   Comments: 1
UP 844 trails behind Big Boy
Title:  UP 844 trails behind Big Boy
Description:  Not very often does 844 play second fiddle.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:38 PM
Location:  Uintah, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  142   Comments: 1
UP 2650 serves as the diesel helper for Big Boy and 844
Title:  UP 2650 serves as the diesel helper for Big Boy and 844
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:41 PM
Location:  Uintah, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  216   Comments: 1
Big Boy and its train rest in Morgan while the traffic passes on I-84
Title:  Big Boy and its train rest in Morgan while the traffic passes on I-84
Description:  This gives only a taste of the traffic chaos that followed Big Boy. Note the helicopter above the train getting some aerial shots.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:43 PM
Location:  Morgan, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
Are these people all here for us?
Title:  Are these people all here for us?
Description:  A westbound manifest serves as the "opening act" for the crowd at Castle Rock.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:47 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5557(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  71   Comments: 1
A westbound heads downgrade
Title:  A westbound heads downgrade
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:50 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5557(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  59   Comments: 1
GE and EMD team up on a westbound
Title:  GE and EMD team up on a westbound
Description:  Seen heading downgrade at Castle Rock
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:53 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5557(AC44CWCTE) UP 8964(SD70AH)
Views:  76   Comments: 1
A manifest heads downgrade at Castle Rock
Title:  A manifest heads downgrade at Castle Rock
Description:  A massive crowd is beside me waiting for Big Boy
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:56 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5557(AC44CWCTE) UP 8964(SD70AH)
Views:  84   Comments: 1
A westbound manifest passes an old mobile home
Title:  A westbound manifest passes an old mobile home
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:24:59 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5557(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  80   Comments: 1
Passing the crowd at Castle Rock
Title:  Passing the crowd at Castle Rock
Description:  A westbound manifest passes the crowd waiting for Big Boy.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:25:02 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  38   Comments: 1
A CoilShield car trails on a westbound manifest
Title:  A CoilShield car trails on a westbound manifest
Description:  I always liked these cars.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:25:05 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  23   Comments: 0
A long way from Florida
Title:  A long way from Florida
Description:  An ex-Tropicana car trails on a westbound manifest
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:25:07 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  54   Comments: 0
UP 5919 serves as the rear DPU on a westbound manifest
Title:  UP 5919 serves as the rear DPU on a westbound manifest
Description:  Seen descending past Castle Rock.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:25:10 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5919(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  67   Comments: 1
A closer shot of UP 5919
Title:  A closer shot of UP 5919
Description:  Serving as the DPU on a westbound manifest.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:25:13 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  UP 5919(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  54   Comments: 1
The crowd waits for the big moment
Title:  The crowd waits for the big moment
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:25:16 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  35   Comments: 0
Big Boy and its train finally appears!
Title:  Big Boy and its train finally appears!
Description:  The train was about 30 min late.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:25:19 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  51   Comments: 1
UP 4014 its train enter the area of Castle Rock
Title:  UP 4014 its train enter the area of Castle Rock
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:25:23 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4)
Views:  85   Comments: 3
Up 4014 and 844 move their train through Castle Rock
Title:  Up 4014 and 844 move their train through Castle Rock
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/21/2019 3:25:26 PM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  294   Comments: 1
UP 4014 and 844 lead their train west through Castle Rock
Title:  UP 4014 and 844 lead their train west through Castle Rock
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:28 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
UP 4014 pops out of the tunnel at Castle Rock
Title:  UP 4014 pops out of the tunnel at Castle Rock
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:33 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
UP 844 exists the tunnel at Castle Rock
Title:  UP 844 exists the tunnel at Castle Rock
Description:  Does anyone know if this tunnel has a name/ number?
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:36 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
The steam special passes Castle Rock
Title:  The steam special passes Castle Rock
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:40 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
Close-up of 844 and 4014 running through Castle Rock
Title:  Close-up of 844 and 4014 running through Castle Rock
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:44 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
The steam special passes below the red rocks of Castle Rock
Title:  The steam special passes below the red rocks of Castle Rock
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:48 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
Heading towards Evanston
Title:  Heading towards Evanston
Description:  The Big boy special passes through the Castle Rock area.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:54 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  UP 844(4-8-4) UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 2650(ET44AH)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
Some of the varnish on the Big Boy Special
Title:  Some of the varnish on the Big Boy Special
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:43:58 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
The crowd chases its prey
Title:  The crowd chases its prey
Description:  This is just a little taste of the crowds that followed Big Boy on the highway. I'm sure the driver of the Knight Transportation truck was wondering what the hell was going on.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:44:02 AM
Location:  Castle Rock, UT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4) UP 844(4-8-4)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
At rest after the trip from Ogden
Title:  At rest after the trip from Ogden
Description:  Big boy and 844 have reached their stopping point for the day. I believe that is Ed Dickens inspecting the front engine.
Photo Date:  5/12/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 10:44:06 AM
Location:  Evanston, WY
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  UP 4014(4-8-8-4)
Views:  205   Comments: 0

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