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When the pressure on a steam engine exceeds a certain level, pop valves blow to reduce the pressure and to keep the boiler from exploding. UP's solution to the problem, however, is to reduce the size of the boiler!!!! As such, this breakdown represents no surprise. Two scenario's come to mind and, undoubtedly, there are more. The rationalization of main line trackage such as the Modoc Line and trying to pass all traffic through Roseville was a really stupid move and failed strategy. It was an accident waiting to happen. The Modoc was the pop valve available to reduce Oregon congestion. But no more...... I also hear a lot about the need for a second main track on the Sunset Route. A pop valve that still exists is the Phoenix line west to Yuma. I believe it is still intact, albeit not used except for some small segments (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Why not resurrect this line as a second main line and initiate directional running? This would save millions in construction costs and would eliminate the installation of a second main track between Picacho and Wellton. It may not be the total solution to this serious problem, but at least for a few hundred miles, trains can move with a lot more freedom than they do now. I've always said that wheels that don't move don't make money for the railroad. They have to be turning in order to make money. And it makes me sick to my stomach to see a railroad decline business and give it to their competitors. Ouch!! UP's mismanagement and arrogance is amusing to watch. They have failed miserably which is why they had to drop the brilliant "We Can Handle It" trademark for nothing. All of this put together equals a not so proud chapter in the company history book.
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