BNSF 4497 Makes a Three Way Meet At Sandcut

[railroadradio]

You were technically at the railroad station name of Helper, but most people think of it as Sand Cut. Nice one.

[SF3751]

Helper?

[railroadradio]

Yes, that little spur that was right in front of you.. it is where the manned helpers used to wait to couple onto trains (this is before DPUs)

Thus the Railroad station name of "Helper".

Just a bit of historical trivia. There were times when two sets of SD45s/SD40s would crowd into that siding waiting for the next train to help..

[SF3751]

OOO, gottcha. Now I remember that. Saw it in a vid or two. Thanks, I had completely forgot.

[unionpacificrr]

were the UP's on the same track?

[SF3751]

Yup, backup of traffic that day was overborad.

[amtrakboy627]

Nice catch!

[SF3751]

Thanks!

[amtrakboy627]

Welcome.