Union Pacific's St. John Local awaits a clear signal at Grant Tower to enter UP North Yard in Salt Lake City. January 14, 1977

Here's another jewell from the archive. This may be my only photograph of Grant Tower in Salt Lake City when the building was open and functioning with an operator. The St. John Local is stopped, ... (more)

During the 1960s and 70s, it seemed the reporting mark 'UP' meant 'UnPredictable'. The morning PVSC (Provo-Salt Lake City) freight is blue flagged, awaiting departure from Provo Yard on January 24... (more)

Dragging a long train east through Grant Tower, Union Pacific's Clover Local arrives at South Yard in Salt Lake City. At this point in time, Third North Street crossing (pictured) was protected by... (more)

The Union Pacific Railroad of the 1970s was very different from today's carrier, in particular with regard to motive power. UP's daily Provo to Salt Lake City local departs Provo Yard with a nice ... (more)