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Bright and Early

Doug Harrop Photography • July 2, 1984

 

Doug and his family lived in Mountain Green Utah in Weber Canyon. He could view Union Pacific's Overland main line from his home. I have no doubt this train caught his eye and he gave chase.

 

Union Pacific brought 25 DDA40X "Centennial" locomotives out of long term storage during a traffic surge in Sept. 1983. UP 6902 was one of the lucky members reactivated. Here it leads a hot eastbound train of perishables and piggyback trailers out of Wilhelmina's Pass through the green fields of Henefer on July 2, 1984.

 

Four decades later, we are fortunate Doug captured this moment on Kodachrome for us to enjoy.

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Uploaded on September 28, 2024
Taken on July 2, 1984