[Originally released on DVD in 2014]
The rugged beauty of the American West comes alive in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. From snowcovered peaks, to sheer cliffs and deep canyons containing a wealth of minerals and history, this land has been witness to a battle that has lasted for over 130 years...The battle of trains over Soldier Summit.

7idea Productions paid several visits to this former Rio Grande line and offers a stunning look at mountain railroading in the Wasatch during the fall and winter seasons. Union Pacific coal and merchandise trains are seen daily with manned helpers used on heavy westbounds. BNSF makes an appearance via trackage rights and Amtrak's California Zephyr slips through the night. The Utah Railway steals the show with their incredible power lashups of Morrison Knudsen MK 503's and six midtrain swing helpers!

Heading west out of Helper, you’ll witness trains thundering through the Price River Canyon. View trains racing through Colton as they march up the east side of Soldier Summit! See all three levels of the Gilluly Loops as we hike through this remote section of the railroad and visit the famed Thistle Tunnels. From beautiful fall weather to heavy blowing snow, our hidefinition cameras caught it all for you to enjoy in the comfort of your living room. This is mountain railroading you can see and feel!

Available on DVD, Bluray, Streaming, and Digital Download at 7ideaproductions.com. https://www.7ideaproductions.com/prod...

0:00 Intro
3:10 Map
4:02 Helper
8:23 Utah Railway Junction
15:35 Castle Gate
27:45 The Heavy Grade
32:15 Nolan Tunnels
44:18 Kyune Tunnels
58:53 Colton
1:11:15 Summit
1:32:07 Gilluly Loops
1:50:14 Tie Fork
1:51:46 Detour
1:53:09 Narrows
1:57:18 Rio
1:59:43 Thistle Tunnels
2:07:00 Spanish Fork Canyon