| The Gregarious Railfan |
Echo Canyon, Echo Utah 84024, (population, 56 in 2010) (elevation 5,777’) {note, there is another Echo
Canyon in Zion National Park in Utah}
GPS: N 40.97605, W 111.43219 (Echo Canyon Road near I-80 at exit 169) Google map
Scanner: Union Pacific 160.350 [16], 160.410 [20], 160.515 [27]
Railroads: Union Pacific Wyoming Division, Evanston Sub
Description: This railfan area through the Wasatch Range actually includes Weber Canyon from just east of Ogden UT
following I-84 east to Echo UT and then following I-80 through Echo Canyon east to Evanston, WY. This is a total
distance of about 75 miles. The UP is double tracked through great scenic red rock formations on the north side of
the tracks. A westbound drive along I-80 and I-84 provides places to pull off briefly for many great photo
opportunities. A return trip starting in Henefer, UT (N 41.01648, W 111.48835) along old US-30 south to Echo and
then east on Echo Canyon Road provides opportunities for more leisurely railfanning.
Approximate # of trains in 24 hours: 30+ (According to TRAINS Magazine, trains tend to run fleeted with 5-6
trains in rapid succession, followed by longer periods of inactivity.)
Nearby RR stuff: The Utah State Railroad Museum located in the former Ogden Union Station
(N 41.22110, W111.97972 ) in Ogden at 2501 Wall Ave. has preserved steam and diesel locomotives and other
artifacts. The Station also houses a firearms museum, a classic car museum, and a restaurant.
Other nearby stuff: Wildlife watching in the area almost rivals train watching with elk mule deer, fox, and occasional
moose.
Local Breakfast: Denise's Home Plate 49 N Main St, Coalville, N 40.91735, W 111.39950, about 5 miles south of
Echo on I-80
Local Food: Kozy Café, 3587 S Echo Rd, N 40.97724, W 111.44289 just to the west.
Local Fast Food: Best choices in Ogden
Pub and Grub: Many choices along 25th Street running east of Ogden Union Station
Lodging: Best Western Holiday Hills in Coalville, N 40.91095, W 111.40352; more choices in Ogden 40 miles north
of Echo.
TRAINS Article: TRAINS January 2016
Canyon in Zion National Park in Utah}
GPS: N 40.97605, W 111.43219 (Echo Canyon Road near I-80 at exit 169) Google map
Scanner: Union Pacific 160.350 [16], 160.410 [20], 160.515 [27]
Railroads: Union Pacific Wyoming Division, Evanston Sub
Description: This railfan area through the Wasatch Range actually includes Weber Canyon from just east of Ogden UT
following I-84 east to Echo UT and then following I-80 through Echo Canyon east to Evanston, WY. This is a total
distance of about 75 miles. The UP is double tracked through great scenic red rock formations on the north side of
the tracks. A westbound drive along I-80 and I-84 provides places to pull off briefly for many great photo
opportunities. A return trip starting in Henefer, UT (N 41.01648, W 111.48835) along old US-30 south to Echo and
then east on Echo Canyon Road provides opportunities for more leisurely railfanning.
Approximate # of trains in 24 hours: 30+ (According to TRAINS Magazine, trains tend to run fleeted with 5-6
trains in rapid succession, followed by longer periods of inactivity.)
Nearby RR stuff: The Utah State Railroad Museum located in the former Ogden Union Station
(N 41.22110, W111.97972 ) in Ogden at 2501 Wall Ave. has preserved steam and diesel locomotives and other
artifacts. The Station also houses a firearms museum, a classic car museum, and a restaurant.
Other nearby stuff: Wildlife watching in the area almost rivals train watching with elk mule deer, fox, and occasional
moose.
Local Breakfast: Denise's Home Plate 49 N Main St, Coalville, N 40.91735, W 111.39950, about 5 miles south of
Echo on I-80
Local Food: Kozy Café, 3587 S Echo Rd, N 40.97724, W 111.44289 just to the west.
Local Fast Food: Best choices in Ogden
Pub and Grub: Many choices along 25th Street running east of Ogden Union Station
Lodging: Best Western Holiday Hills in Coalville, N 40.91095, W 111.40352; more choices in Ogden 40 miles north
of Echo.
TRAINS Article: TRAINS January 2016
Links
Railfanning Echo Canyon - Union Pacific Evanston Sub
Winter railfanning in Echo Canyon Utah - Union Pacific Transcontinental route
Winter railfanning in Echo Canyon Utah - Union Pacific Transcontinental route
