UPRR's Evanston Sub Map and Railfan Info

UPRR's Evanston Sub Map and Railfan Info
Created: 2-5-2004

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**Evanston** **Subdivision Table of Contents: (White background is your current page)**
Picture Pages	Total # of Pictures	Last Update:	Maps & Railfan Info	Last Update:
Evanston Sub Main Page	60	11-27-2003	Evanston Sub Maps	2-4-2004
Utah Segment (Wahsatch, UT to Ogden, UT)	56	11-27-2003	NA
Wyoming Segment (Green River, WY to Evanston, WY)	4	8-21-2003	NA

Road Map

Elevation Data taken from Delorme's Topo Map 3.0

Click here for a high resolution topo map of the Evanston Sub

Evanston Sub Superlatives

East end: Green River, WY MP 814.7; West end: Ogden, UT MP 992.6; Total route miles: 177.9

Max track speed: 70 mph ; Double track CTC: MP 814.7 - 846.5 & MP 977.7 - 992.6 / Double Track ABS MP 846.5 - 977.7
Major stations (locations): Ogden, Echo, Evanston, Granger, Green River
Crew Change Points: Green River, WY; Ogden, UT
Yards: Ogden, UT; Evanston, WY (small); Green River, WY

Junctions @ Granger, Pocatello Sub (UPRR) MP 846.5
Highest point: 7,268' @ Altamont, WY ~ Lowest Point: 4,319' @ Ogden, UT
Radio Frequencies: AAR 27 160.515 DS-06 Green River to Ogden; AAR 38 160.680 Green River Yard; AAR 20 160.410 Ogden Yard
Train Frequency: 45-50 daily; Train Types: Coal, Auto, Intermodal, Manifest, Cement

Amtrak: None Scheduled

Subdivision Overview

The Evanston Sub provides one of the west's most spectacular rail lines for viewing and photographing trains. The high plains of Wyoming which eventually give way to the awesome mountains of Utah, all serve to underscore the grandeur of UP's Overland Route. This page will help you find locations and provide information to make your outing along the Evanston Sub the best it can be.

Access: Basically the sub is fairly easy to follow and has access point along much of its route. The best areas are in Utah, but Wyoming offers its share of features including two spectacular tunnels at the highest point along the subdivision. I-80 and I-84 will anchor your exploration and side roads and dirt routes will provide needed access to some of the more noteworthy locations. A 4x4 isn't a necessary requirement to many of the locations, but can help in some instances to gain that needed advantage.

Lodging: There are limited locations to crash for the night, notably Ogden, Evanston, and Green River. You find the national motel chains represented here, as well as the flea bag stops if you are into that. This sub is relatively short, and with the interstate you can easily get from one end to the other in under 3 hours. You are never that far away from a place to sleep. Though I haven't checked, it seems likely that Ft Bridger (halfway between Evanston and Green River) would have some limited accommodations.

Food and supplies: Within reason you'll be very close to gas and food in many locations along the sub. I-80 is a major thoroughfare and since the interstate provides the needed access to the sub and its features, you'll be more than able to take care of needs and desires. Gas up in the larger towns if possible since they gas will likely be cheaper than some obscure stop along the Interstate. Wal-Mart for supplies is conveniently located in Evanston right next to the tracks.

Seasons: Mild summers and very cold, snowy winters are to be expected, especially in Wyoming. Many of the WY areas become inaccessible to anything but a snowmobile. Drifting snow can wreak havoc on the back roads so better plan for a summer visit to WY. Utah however has snow and plowed roads, so a winter visit is definitely a must. Generally pleasant weather from Late March through early September, with a general lack of any really hot weather. It rarely tops the high 90's, throughout the area so enjoy the wonderful weather. Summer T-storms are possible, and can make for some dramatic shots across the wide open plains of Wyoming. For more specific info on the Evanston Sub, see the linked weather sites here.

For additional advice and information on railfanning in the Desert Southwest, follow this link: Desert Southwest Railfan Guide

Timetable Info

**Evanston Subdivision, RR East to RR West**
Stations	MP	Speed Limit	Sidings (C = Center Siding)
East Green River	814.7	30	Yard
Green River	815.1	30	Yard
West Green River	817.3	30	Yard
CP G819	819.3	50
Peru	824.9	60
Bryan	830.0	70	Business Spur
CP G833	833.3	70
Stauffer	834.1	60	Business Spur
Alchem	834.9	70
Westvaco	838.0	70	Business Spur
West Westvaco	839.1	70
*Detector*	843.9	70
East Granger	844.0	70
Granger	846.5	70	N 13,456'
Verne	854.0	70	C 6,040' / Business Spur
*Detector Track 1*	854.7	70
Hampton	866.2	70
*Detector Track 2*	867.7	70
Carter	875.4	60	C 6,522'
*Westward Hold Signal*	875.6	70
*Eastward Hold Signal*	876.3	70
*Detector Track 1*	884.1	50
Bridger	885.6	60	C 6,378'
Leroy	890.5	60	C 1,079'
*Detector Track 1*	890.5	45
Spring Valley	897.6	45	C 689'
Aspen	900.1	45
Altamont	904.8	45
*Detector Track 2*	910.6	60
Millis	912.5	60	C 1,501'
*Westward Hold Signal*	915.8	45
Evanston, WY	917.2	45	N 9,064'
*Eastward Hold Signal*	919.2	35
Wahsatch, UT	927.1	35	C 4,662'
Curvo	930.5	30	Business Spur
Castlerock	936.2	40	Business Spur
*Westward Hold Signal*	942.3	45
Emory	943.0	40	C 5,665'
Baskin	947.9	40	Business Spur
*Eastward Hold Signal*	952.2	35
Echo	952.7	45	C 6,628'
*Detector Track 1*	955.1	50
Devil's Slide (Taggart)	961.1	50	C 5,791'
*Westward Hold Signal*	961.6	50
Morgan	968.0	50	C 6,751'
Peterson	975.4	40	Business Spur
*Westward Hold Signal*	975.5	40
Strawberry	977.7	50
Uintah	984.7	50	Business Spur
East Riverdale	988.6	45
Riverdale	989.7	45	Yard
Ogden	992.6	30	Yard

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