Hostler Front Runner Tour
On July 31st, a group of Hostlers took a tour of the UTA Frontrunner shops. Ron Udy's son in law, Derrick, arranged it for us. Turned out to be a great tour.
We had to wear reflective vests and goggles.
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Derrick
The control room with video screens
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Paint booth that can move along the locomotive.
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Entering the ex-New Jersey transit car refurbished by UTA.
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Entering the bi-level car with cab section
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Clint Searle at the controls
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Lee Witten takes a turn
Having a look inside the locomotive cab
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Wheels and traction motors
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Drop well for servicing
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Turntable that UTA shares with Union Pacific
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Rio Grande Caboose being restored for the Heber Valley Railroad Tourist Train.
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