United StatesValleyLakeDesert Mountains

Modeling Salt Lake Valley

Hub of western railroading where UP, Southern Pacific, Western Pacific, and D&RGW converged. Great Salt Lake and dramatic mountain backdrops define the scene.

Semi-arid4 Railroads4 Industries

Railroads

Major railroads operating in Salt Lake Valley

Union PacificSouthern PacificWestern PacificD&RGW

Industries

Key industries for freight traffic and scenery

Mining

Agriculture

Military

Intermodal

Modeling Tips

Expert recommendations for authentic Salt Lake Valley scenery

1
Model multiple railroad yard operations
2
Include Great Salt Lake trestle
3
Add copper mining traffic
4
Model Wasatch Range backdrop
5
Include Mormon temple architecture

Signature Scenery Features

Distinctive elements that define Salt Lake Valley layouts

Great Salt Lake

Wasatch Mountains

Salt flats

Copper mines

Valley farms

Era Highlights

Historical periods and their modeling characteristics

Four Railroad Era

Competition and interchange

Merger Era

UP absorbed WP and SP

Modern

UP dominates

Quick Facts

Country

United States

Climate

Semi-arid

Terrain Types

ValleyLakeDesert Mountains

Primary Industries

Mining, Agriculture, Military

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