Soldier Summit Assault DVD
By Pentrex

At 7,440 feet, the crest of the Wasatch Plateau in Utah is the fifth highest railroad pass on a US transcontinental mainline. It was the highest point for the former Denver & Rio Grande in Utah. Assaulting the steep grades of Soldier Summit takes brute force horsepower. Many trains require both mid-train and rear end helpers. In 2000, when this show was recorded, the diesels of the Rio Grande, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific worked together to muscle trains over the pass.

Union Pacific runs here now, but the Utah Railway and BNSF have traffic rights and Amtrak'sCalifornia Zephyr runs two trains a day. Classic black and orange Rio Grande SD40T-2s are seen in daily use as helpers on UP'scoal trains, and on the famous "trash train." During this time, the Utah Railway'sfleet of SD40s was joined by six MK5000s and five Australian-built SD50s. UP'sE-units and a C&NW Dash 8 also make an appearance.

Watch as extra power is cut into the trains at Helper for the push up the hill. The descent sees the line change direction 180 degrees at the Gilluly Loops, before continuing west to Provo. Coal is a major commodity here, and you ll visit UR coal loading facilities. The red rocks of Utah and snow-capped mountains, the famous formations of Castle Gate, the horseshoe curves at Gilluly, and the slide area at Thistle create a spectacular display. This detailed look at UP'sProvo Subdivision offers everything to interest and entertain: rare motive power, challenging terrain, a variety of trains, and fantastic scenery!

DVD Special Feature:

* Chapter Menus provides instant access to program segments.

* Special Audio Feature provides the option of watching the program with or without narration.

1 Hour 28 Minutes
In Color with Stereo Sound and Narration
Full-screen (4x3) Format
No region code; can be played in NTSC DVD players worldwide
Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case
ISBN: 1-56342-242-5
UPC: 7-48268-00525-1
Produced by Pentrex 2008