Handsomely done full-color pictorial of the Union Pacific's Feather River Canyon route at its busiest (before the changes permitted by the SP merger), and including pictures from the days of the Western Pacific and steam. Even for a company as capable as UP, the canyon represented a tremendous technical challenge from rockslides, snowstorms, floods, and lack of sidings that impede personnel trying to keep the line in prime condition. This book shows not only the magnificent scenery but also an appreciation for the rigors of running double-stack, piggyback, auto rack, unit grain and other trains through fast enough to keep the line competitive. There are shots of WP's sleek flagship, the California Zephyr, the diesels of the Chicago & North Western, as well as the high-tech locomotives of today's UP. Colorful end papers show UPs Canyon Subdivision complete with gradient profile. 104 pages. . START DOWNLOAD