Union Pacific grain train GQNEVA at Reverse, ID

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Union Pacific grain train GQNEVA at Reverse, ID

Grain train GQNEVA is just about to the top of the hill at Reverse. There is an 11 mile grade climbing out of the Snake River. A helper set was assigned to Glenns Ferry to help heavy trains (primarily westbound grain and potash trains) out of the valley. On the headend are engines 9214, 9298, 9299, and 9293 and engines 3717 and 3258 are shoving hard on the rear. The train has 100 loads at 13,050 tons.

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