Agency Histories
Heber Valley Historic Railroad Authority
Entity: 3629
Entity Type: State Government
Abstract
The Heber Valley Historic Railroad's history began in 1899, when trains served the pioneers who first settled the valley. In the early 1970's, the railroad became the Heber Creeper, a tourist passenger train operating on a seasonal basis. It now operates as an independent agency of the State of Utah, essentially a non-profit organization focused on tourism, education and the restoration of historical railroad equipment.
Biography/History Notes
Organization Overview: An independent entity of the State of Utah. Formed by the Legislature in 1992. Controlled by a board of directors appointed by the Governor. (Heber Valley Railroad 2015 Overview, http://u ahdot.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=91&m ta_id=6273, page 3; downloaded 31 May 2016).