Rio Grande's 783 coal train squeals around Backman's curve at Provo Junction.
The Denver & Rio Grande Western does its best to cheat the forces of Gravity at Gilluly on Aug. 27, 1988. Coal loads descend the 1.98% grade while ballast loads climb toward Soldier Summit.
GP40 #3082 & SD40T-2's #5348 & 5364 westbound past the Roan Cliffs.