RailPictures.Net Photo: DRGW 5911 Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad EMD GP9 at Helper, Utah by cz17

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» Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad (more..)
» EMD GP9 (more..)

» Price river canyon, between Helper and Soldier Summit
» Helper, Utah, USA (more..)
» September, 1971

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The westbound Denver & Rio Grande Western Zephyr is seen with a helper to assist in the climb of the eastern slope of the Wasatch mountains to Soldier Summit.

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Helpers and Pushers Album created by member F1 Fan 98	Album Views: 2,727
Either a freight train being helped over a steep grade or a long passenger or freight train requiring more engines. This album includes Helpers and double heading trains of the old days both steam and diesel.

Passenger Trains: Before & Early Amtrak/VIA Rail Album created by member F1 Fan 98	Album Views: 21,743
Huge Album that Includes over 2,600+ photos of classic passenger trains across USA & Canada before and during the time of Amtrak & VIA Rail. More Images will be Added.

A helping hand for Passenger Trains Album created by member James R Doughty	Album Views: 146,820
Freight locomotives leading passenger trains.

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