There's gold in them thar hoppers! Rio Grande's Tintic Local has 10 loads of gold ore, retrieved at the Burgin Mine in the East Tintic Mountains. The symmetrical peaks of 11,929 ft. Mt. Nebo mark the background from this eastward view at Silver Pass Road crossing.
Have you ever watched cabooses, enjoyed their uniqueness, wondered about the men inside, or the jobs they do? Once an everyday sight on the rails, they have decreased in numbers, yet they are a very important part of railroad history.
