It's been 14 year since the SP, Rio Grande merger at the time of this photo. Seven since Union Pacific took over. Don't tell the boys in Helper, Utah the Rio Grande doesn't exist anymore. They gathered Rio Grande tunnel motor's in Helper, Utah. For as long as they could for the Dirt Train, and Helper engines. A four unit set is returning with an afternoon dirt train in 2003. 5390, 5354, 5371, and 5349. A real railfan paradise. (Tom Ellis photo)
