It replaced the Bingham and Garfield Railway(reporting markB&G) (opened in 1911) in 1948. That earlier line was built for the same purpose, replacing the Bingham Branch and Garfield Beach Extension of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, which was not providing adequate service.
I recently acquired some film of Kennecott's electric road haul trains from the Bingham Canyon mine to the smelter at Magna. I believe these were taken shortly before the end of electric haulage which ceased in 1978 after a substation fire doomed the electrification. After a short period of leased power, trains were operated with new SD40-2's from 1978. For film of the electrified pit operations, see my video "Freight Motors in the West". The entire rail operation has since been replaced with truck haulage in the pit, a conveyor to a new concentrator at Copperton, and a slurry pipe to the smelter at Magna.
published: 05 Oct 2021
Train
published: 13 Mar 2015
24. Passenger Service at Bingham Canyon and Copper King mine.
Passenger Service is a must at the Copper King Mine, the railroad is the only way to get to work at the mine and mill. Bingham had passenger service for only a short time, we talk about that and show the few pictures we have of that time. Some of the photos from the Utah Historical Society.
published: 16 Oct 2020
42. Ghost rail Copperton Low Line.
New Bingham Canyon Book, in stores or online July 1, 2024. James Belmont shares his wonderful pictures of the Copperton Low Line, documenting the conversion from all electric to diesel, the main ore haulage line from Copperton to the Mills. Pictures from Don Strack (utahrails.net) and Larry Sax collection (with permission), and the Utah Historical Society. Special thanks to James Belmont for permission to use his Photos. Link 26. Ore Cars, Bingham and Copper King mines. - YouTube.
All Electric Copperton Low Line, company owned ore haulage line to the mills, one of the heaviest density railroads in the World at one time.
published: 12 Feb 2021
Kennecott Utah Copper 125 ton GE "Magna Motor" HO scale 3D printed first prototype
Finished up the paint and reassembly of my 3D printed HO scale KUC "Magna Motor". Seven of these 125 ton electric locomotives were built in 1947 by GE for the Kennecott Copper Company, to haul ore from the Bingham Canyon mine to the Magna Concentrator on the north end of the Oquirrh mountain range.
published: 29 Apr 2022
Mountains of Copper - ca. 1925
Electrified surface mining of copper ore at Bingham Canyon, Utah. Open pit mine. Electric shovels. Electric locomotives haul train. Blasting. Laying track. Portable power-line towers. Switchbacks. High trestle. Long train to mill, 19 miles away. Cars rotated to dump ore to crusher. Outdoor substation for mill machinery and mine.
published: 21 Dec 2012
K-Line Kennecott Copper Corporation MP-15 dual motor model train engine.
published: 26 Nov 2022
Bingham Canyon Mine, Introduction to the Copper King Mine and Railroad.
New Bingham Canyon Book, in stores or online July 1, 2024. This was my 10-year project to dig out my crawl space under my family room and build my train room. My inspiration was the Bingham canyon mine, Kennecott, in Salt Lake Utah. I worked at the mine for 18 years my father and grandfather and many relative worked at the mine. I love trains and the history of Bingham, so they came together in my layout, The Copper King Mine and Railroad.
published: 23 Jun 2020
Iron Rails: The Story of the Copper River and Northwestern Railway
In 2012, Kenny Lake's Documentary History class produced Iron Rails, their third major documentary, following Bonanza, and Stampede. The construction of the 197-mile Copper River and Northwestern Railway was on par with modern-day mega-projects like the construction of the Alaska Highway and the Alaska Pipeline. This film was indeed a community effort, featuring many of the Copper Basin's notables appearing as historical characters, and offering support in a variety of ways. By this time this film project rolled around, the Kenny Lake Film class received generous donations, and grant funding, which allowed the team to travel down the Copper River on a raft-filming expedition. Make sure you stay tuned after the credits to see our bloopers, and a short video on our rafting expedition. As alw...
published: 18 Jan 2023
56. Trains to Bingham Canyon.
The first trains to the canyon came 1873 by way of the Bingham Canyon and Camp Floyd Railroad. The coming of the railroad finally made the mines at Bingham flourish. Now there is no more railroad to the canyon, but part of the original line is the same route Trax red line (Utah’s light rail system) takes today. Pictures from the Larry Sax and Don Strack collection, a special thanks to James Belmont for his wonderful photos.
I recently acquired some film of Kennecott's electric road haul trains from the Bingham Canyon mine to the smelter at Magna. I believe these were taken shortly...
I recently acquired some film of Kennecott's electric road haul trains from the Bingham Canyon mine to the smelter at Magna. I believe these were taken shortly before the end of electric haulage which ceased in 1978 after a substation fire doomed the electrification. After a short period of leased power, trains were operated with new SD40-2's from 1978. For film of the electrified pit operations, see my video "Freight Motors in the West". The entire rail operation has since been replaced with truck haulage in the pit, a conveyor to a new concentrator at Copperton, and a slurry pipe to the smelter at Magna.
I recently acquired some film of Kennecott's electric road haul trains from the Bingham Canyon mine to the smelter at Magna. I believe these were taken shortly before the end of electric haulage which ceased in 1978 after a substation fire doomed the electrification. After a short period of leased power, trains were operated with new SD40-2's from 1978. For film of the electrified pit operations, see my video "Freight Motors in the West". The entire rail operation has since been replaced with truck haulage in the pit, a conveyor to a new concentrator at Copperton, and a slurry pipe to the smelter at Magna.
Passenger Service is a must at the Copper King Mine, the railroad is the only way to get to work at the mine and mill. Bingham had passenger service for only a ...
Passenger Service is a must at the Copper King Mine, the railroad is the only way to get to work at the mine and mill. Bingham had passenger service for only a short time, we talk about that and show the few pictures we have of that time. Some of the photos from the Utah Historical Society.
Passenger Service is a must at the Copper King Mine, the railroad is the only way to get to work at the mine and mill. Bingham had passenger service for only a short time, we talk about that and show the few pictures we have of that time. Some of the photos from the Utah Historical Society.
New Bingham Canyon Book, in stores or online July 1, 2024. James Belmont shares his wonderful pictures of the Copperton Low Line, documenting the conversion fro...
New Bingham Canyon Book, in stores or online July 1, 2024. James Belmont shares his wonderful pictures of the Copperton Low Line, documenting the conversion from all electric to diesel, the main ore haulage line from Copperton to the Mills. Pictures from Don Strack (utahrails.net) and Larry Sax collection (with permission), and the Utah Historical Society. Special thanks to James Belmont for permission to use his Photos. Link 26. Ore Cars, Bingham and Copper King mines. - YouTube.
All Electric Copperton Low Line, company owned ore haulage line to the mills, one of the heaviest density railroads in the World at one time.
New Bingham Canyon Book, in stores or online July 1, 2024. James Belmont shares his wonderful pictures of the Copperton Low Line, documenting the conversion from all electric to diesel, the main ore haulage line from Copperton to the Mills. Pictures from Don Strack (utahrails.net) and Larry Sax collection (with permission), and the Utah Historical Society. Special thanks to James Belmont for permission to use his Photos. Link 26. Ore Cars, Bingham and Copper King mines. - YouTube.
All Electric Copperton Low Line, company owned ore haulage line to the mills, one of the heaviest density railroads in the World at one time.
Finished up the paint and reassembly of my 3D printed HO scale KUC "Magna Motor". Seven of these 125 ton electric locomotives were built in 1947 by GE for the ...
Finished up the paint and reassembly of my 3D printed HO scale KUC "Magna Motor". Seven of these 125 ton electric locomotives were built in 1947 by GE for the Kennecott Copper Company, to haul ore from the Bingham Canyon mine to the Magna Concentrator on the north end of the Oquirrh mountain range.
Finished up the paint and reassembly of my 3D printed HO scale KUC "Magna Motor". Seven of these 125 ton electric locomotives were built in 1947 by GE for the Kennecott Copper Company, to haul ore from the Bingham Canyon mine to the Magna Concentrator on the north end of the Oquirrh mountain range.
Electrified surface mining of copper ore at Bingham Canyon, Utah. Open pit mine. Electric shovels. Electric locomotives haul train. Blasting. Laying track. Port...
Electrified surface mining of copper ore at Bingham Canyon, Utah. Open pit mine. Electric shovels. Electric locomotives haul train. Blasting. Laying track. Portable power-line towers. Switchbacks. High trestle. Long train to mill, 19 miles away. Cars rotated to dump ore to crusher. Outdoor substation for mill machinery and mine.
Electrified surface mining of copper ore at Bingham Canyon, Utah. Open pit mine. Electric shovels. Electric locomotives haul train. Blasting. Laying track. Portable power-line towers. Switchbacks. High trestle. Long train to mill, 19 miles away. Cars rotated to dump ore to crusher. Outdoor substation for mill machinery and mine.
New Bingham Canyon Book, in stores or online July 1, 2024. This was my 10-year project to dig out my crawl space under my family room and build my train room. M...
New Bingham Canyon Book, in stores or online July 1, 2024. This was my 10-year project to dig out my crawl space under my family room and build my train room. My inspiration was the Bingham canyon mine, Kennecott, in Salt Lake Utah. I worked at the mine for 18 years my father and grandfather and many relative worked at the mine. I love trains and the history of Bingham, so they came together in my layout, The Copper King Mine and Railroad.
New Bingham Canyon Book, in stores or online July 1, 2024. This was my 10-year project to dig out my crawl space under my family room and build my train room. My inspiration was the Bingham canyon mine, Kennecott, in Salt Lake Utah. I worked at the mine for 18 years my father and grandfather and many relative worked at the mine. I love trains and the history of Bingham, so they came together in my layout, The Copper King Mine and Railroad.
In 2012, Kenny Lake's Documentary History class produced Iron Rails, their third major documentary, following Bonanza, and Stampede. The construction of the 197...
In 2012, Kenny Lake's Documentary History class produced Iron Rails, their third major documentary, following Bonanza, and Stampede. The construction of the 197-mile Copper River and Northwestern Railway was on par with modern-day mega-projects like the construction of the Alaska Highway and the Alaska Pipeline. This film was indeed a community effort, featuring many of the Copper Basin's notables appearing as historical characters, and offering support in a variety of ways. By this time this film project rolled around, the Kenny Lake Film class received generous donations, and grant funding, which allowed the team to travel down the Copper River on a raft-filming expedition. Make sure you stay tuned after the credits to see our bloopers, and a short video on our rafting expedition. As always, history does not have to be boring, and once students become engaged in the telling of a human story, there's no stopping them. We hope you enjoy our handiwork. #crnw, #copperriver, #copperriverandnorthwesternrailway, #cordova, #kennecott, #copper, #alaskamining, #ironrails, #kennylakeschool, #alaskahistory, #alaskahistorydocumentary, #engaginghistory
In 2012, Kenny Lake's Documentary History class produced Iron Rails, their third major documentary, following Bonanza, and Stampede. The construction of the 197-mile Copper River and Northwestern Railway was on par with modern-day mega-projects like the construction of the Alaska Highway and the Alaska Pipeline. This film was indeed a community effort, featuring many of the Copper Basin's notables appearing as historical characters, and offering support in a variety of ways. By this time this film project rolled around, the Kenny Lake Film class received generous donations, and grant funding, which allowed the team to travel down the Copper River on a raft-filming expedition. Make sure you stay tuned after the credits to see our bloopers, and a short video on our rafting expedition. As always, history does not have to be boring, and once students become engaged in the telling of a human story, there's no stopping them. We hope you enjoy our handiwork. #crnw, #copperriver, #copperriverandnorthwesternrailway, #cordova, #kennecott, #copper, #alaskamining, #ironrails, #kennylakeschool, #alaskahistory, #alaskahistorydocumentary, #engaginghistory
The first trains to the canyon came 1873 by way of the Bingham Canyon and Camp Floyd Railroad. The coming of the railroad finally made the mines at Bingham flou...
The first trains to the canyon came 1873 by way of the Bingham Canyon and Camp Floyd Railroad. The coming of the railroad finally made the mines at Bingham flourish. Now there is no more railroad to the canyon, but part of the original line is the same route Trax red line (Utah’s light rail system) takes today. Pictures from the Larry Sax and Don Strack collection, a special thanks to James Belmont for his wonderful photos.
The first trains to the canyon came 1873 by way of the Bingham Canyon and Camp Floyd Railroad. The coming of the railroad finally made the mines at Bingham flourish. Now there is no more railroad to the canyon, but part of the original line is the same route Trax red line (Utah’s light rail system) takes today. Pictures from the Larry Sax and Don Strack collection, a special thanks to James Belmont for his wonderful photos.
I recently acquired some film of Kennecott's electric road haul trains from the Bingham Canyon mine to the smelter at Magna. I believe these were taken shortly before the end of electric haulage which ceased in 1978 after a substation fire doomed the electrification. After a short period of leased power, trains were operated with new SD40-2's from 1978. For film of the electrified pit operations, see my video "Freight Motors in the West". The entire rail operation has since been replaced with truck haulage in the pit, a conveyor to a new concentrator at Copperton, and a slurry pipe to the smelter at Magna.
Passenger Service is a must at the Copper King Mine, the railroad is the only way to get to work at the mine and mill. Bingham had passenger service for only a short time, we talk about that and show the few pictures we have of that time. Some of the photos from the Utah Historical Society.
New Bingham Canyon Book, in stores or online July 1, 2024. James Belmont shares his wonderful pictures of the Copperton Low Line, documenting the conversion from all electric to diesel, the main ore haulage line from Copperton to the Mills. Pictures from Don Strack (utahrails.net) and Larry Sax collection (with permission), and the Utah Historical Society. Special thanks to James Belmont for permission to use his Photos. Link 26. Ore Cars, Bingham and Copper King mines. - YouTube.
All Electric Copperton Low Line, company owned ore haulage line to the mills, one of the heaviest density railroads in the World at one time.
Finished up the paint and reassembly of my 3D printed HO scale KUC "Magna Motor". Seven of these 125 ton electric locomotives were built in 1947 by GE for the Kennecott Copper Company, to haul ore from the Bingham Canyon mine to the Magna Concentrator on the north end of the Oquirrh mountain range.
Electrified surface mining of copper ore at Bingham Canyon, Utah. Open pit mine. Electric shovels. Electric locomotives haul train. Blasting. Laying track. Portable power-line towers. Switchbacks. High trestle. Long train to mill, 19 miles away. Cars rotated to dump ore to crusher. Outdoor substation for mill machinery and mine.
New Bingham Canyon Book, in stores or online July 1, 2024. This was my 10-year project to dig out my crawl space under my family room and build my train room. My inspiration was the Bingham canyon mine, Kennecott, in Salt Lake Utah. I worked at the mine for 18 years my father and grandfather and many relative worked at the mine. I love trains and the history of Bingham, so they came together in my layout, The Copper King Mine and Railroad.
In 2012, Kenny Lake's Documentary History class produced Iron Rails, their third major documentary, following Bonanza, and Stampede. The construction of the 197-mile Copper River and Northwestern Railway was on par with modern-day mega-projects like the construction of the Alaska Highway and the Alaska Pipeline. This film was indeed a community effort, featuring many of the Copper Basin's notables appearing as historical characters, and offering support in a variety of ways. By this time this film project rolled around, the Kenny Lake Film class received generous donations, and grant funding, which allowed the team to travel down the Copper River on a raft-filming expedition. Make sure you stay tuned after the credits to see our bloopers, and a short video on our rafting expedition. As always, history does not have to be boring, and once students become engaged in the telling of a human story, there's no stopping them. We hope you enjoy our handiwork. #crnw, #copperriver, #copperriverandnorthwesternrailway, #cordova, #kennecott, #copper, #alaskamining, #ironrails, #kennylakeschool, #alaskahistory, #alaskahistorydocumentary, #engaginghistory
The first trains to the canyon came 1873 by way of the Bingham Canyon and Camp Floyd Railroad. The coming of the railroad finally made the mines at Bingham flourish. Now there is no more railroad to the canyon, but part of the original line is the same route Trax red line (Utah’s light rail system) takes today. Pictures from the Larry Sax and Don Strack collection, a special thanks to James Belmont for his wonderful photos.
It replaced the Bingham and Garfield Railway(reporting markB&G) (opened in 1911) in 1948. That earlier line was built for the same purpose, replacing the Bingham Branch and Garfield Beach Extension of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, which was not providing adequate service.
Most readers of this space know I grew up in Bingham Canyon, my home bordered on both sides by rail lines exiting the giant Kennecott Copper Mine just up the way ... The line behind our house was the old Bingham and GarfieldRailway.