Four Utah Railway SD40's slip climbing up DRG&W's Gilluly Loops. 5/09/1996

[espeescotty]

Man, I wish I could've been riding along in the cab when that happened. I would like to have seen (and heard) the engineer handle that slippery situation.

[meMarky45]

Excellent video!

[fredstuckmann]

Very nice, I can remember hearing and feeling the wheel slips and at night seeing

the wheel slip light coming on again and again and wondering whether we would

have to double the hill. Nice video Jack, thanks.

[1jackdk]

@fredstuckmann Thanks Fred! I bet you guys dreaded the thought of doubling! Especially a night that it was raining, or snowing. I bet if the rail was wet here, they may have not made it. Thanks for watching...

[bluecomet390]

Wow. That's an amazing grade. Were there any helper engines in the middle or at the rear?

[1jackdk]

@bluecomet390 This was an empty train, so there was no helpers anywhere on this train. Thanks for watching...

[johnyboy087]

Wow epicly awesome video, Jack! Say whatever did happen to the Utah Railway?

[1jackdk]

@johnyboy087 Thanks! Utah Rwy is still running everyday, and putting on shows like this. I can't wait to head out there again. Soon I hope! Thanks for watching...

[EMDFAN1988]

Fantastic Video man

[1jackdk]

@EMDFAN1988 Thanks EMDFAN! Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for watching...

[EMDFAN1988]

Yeah man, You're videos are my absolute favorite here on yt.

[1jackdk]

@1jackdk Thanks for the complements! I just noticed I wasn't subscribed to your channel. Don't know how I missed that. Sorry bout that. I subbed, and will check yours out. Take care....

[UPDetector]

Man nice to see 4 SD40-2's struggling on. Nice catch Jack

[Vanakatherock]

I would love to see some new videos from this location, if it is still open?

[1jackdk]

@Vanakatherock Its still open, and as busy as ever. Coal business is up BIG time. Thanks for watching...

[NSHammerhead]

dang... how much elevation are they gaining through this curve?

[1jackdk]

@NSHammerhead Not really sure, But its a lot, as the train will double back on its self the other way at the top.

[wexfordman20]

nice video, mid nineties action on soldier summit was the best

[pacirr]

Great video as always.... I'm surprised they were slipping so bad, its hard to find a more sure-footed engine than an SD40-2 and especially 4 of them together !

[Mogadad1]

Thank for all the great videos and excellent descriptions

[1jackdk]

@Mogadad1 Thanks! Glad you enjoy them. I try to explain each video a little, so the veiwer gets some kind of idea whats going on. If there are questions? I do my best to get them the answer...

[Seaboard1321]

Amazing video once again! There is nothing like it in the world like an EMD working hard upgrade!

[rufec12]

Wow, that is fantastic! I bet you could have heard those engines working from miles away! Beautiful sound!