![]() ![]() Immigrants arrived from all over the world. The area around Helper attracted a diverse group of workers for both the railroad and the mining industry. The arrival of the train led to coal mining. Diesel engines still ride the rails through Helper’s train yard. With the railroad being the lifeblood of many urban centers throughout the American West, Utah’s desert started to blossom. By 1887, nearly thirty residences had been erected, soon to be followed by a new train depot, a hotel and a school. The railroad company planned the area to be a freight terminal halfway between Ogden, Utah and Grand Junction, Colorado. With the steep grade of the canyon, the steam engines were unable to climb the canyon without help. The town got its name from the fleet of ‘helper’ engines that were stationed at the mouth of Price Canyon, ready and waiting to assist the trains on their way to Soldier Summit. ![]() In 1881, the historic town of Helper, Utah, was born as a result of the arrival of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Majestic cliffs stand as the backdrop for Main Street in Helper, Utah. ![]()
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