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Dates:1/1/1956 - 12/31/2000
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Union Station Switcher
Title:  Union Station Switcher
Description:  Taken in the mid-1950s, 2-8-0 1139 switches cars at Denver Union Station. 1139 was built by ALCo in 1906 and was retired in November 1956.
Photo Date:  1/1/1954  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 9:27:54 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 1139(2-8-0)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
Negociating the Switchback
Title:  Negociating the Switchback
Description:  K-36 486 is working its way along the switchback at Garfield on the Monarch Branch. This scene was taken circa 1955 and the branch would not be narrow for much longer. It was converted to Standard Gauge in 1956. The branch is gone, but 486 is still around on the Durango & Silverton.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 8:38:46 PM
Location:  Garfield, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 486(2-8-2)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
Coming Down
Title:  Coming Down
Description:  With whistle blowing, K-36 486 comes down off the switchback at Garfield and is about to cross Highway 50.
Photo Date:  1/1/1955  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 8:39:41 PM
Location:  Garfield, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 486(2-8-2)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
Rio Grande 2-8-8-2 3609
Title:  Rio Grande 2-8-8-2 3609
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/1/1955  Upload Date: 10/12/2023 9:33:23 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 3609(2-8-8-2)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
Rio Grande L-131 2-8-8-2 3606
Title:  Rio Grande L-131 2-8-8-2 3606
Description:  Viewed from across the tender of another stored locomotive sometime during the first quarter of 1956, the front end of L-131 3606 is partially visible. The 1927 built ALCo had a date with the scrappers torch in April of 1956. On top of an adjacent tender is an assortment of rods.
Photo Date:  1/1/1956  Upload Date: 10/3/2023 10:41:32 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 3606(2-8-8-2)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Rio Grande L-131 2-8-8-2 3608
Title:  Rio Grande L-131 2-8-8-2 3608
Description:  Parked inside the Pueblo roundhouse, L-131 3608 awaits the end. Built by ALCo in 1927, 3608 would be scrapped in April 1956, two months after this photo was taken.
Photo Date:  2/12/1956  Upload Date: 10/4/2023 10:39:28 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 3608(2-8-8-2)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
Rio Grande 2-8-2 1207
Title:  Rio Grande 2-8-2 1207
Description:  In the snow covered deadline, 1911 built 2-8-2 1207 waits for the scrappers torch. Dismantling would come in September 1956.
Photo Date:  2/12/1956  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 9:33:14 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 1207(2-8-2)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
Rio Grande L-131 2-8-8-2 3602 Front End
Title:  Rio Grande L-131 2-8-8-2 3602 Front End
Description:  Viewed from a tender top, the front end of L-131 3602 is seen in dead storage at Pueblo. The cluttered front end of the 1927 ALCo built articulated is on full display as it awaits the torch.
Photo Date:  3/25/1956  Upload Date: 10/3/2023 10:39:47 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 3602(2-8-8-2)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
Rio Grande L-132 2-8-8-2 3611
Title:  Rio Grande L-132 2-8-8-2 3611
Description:  Coupled with other dead locomotives, L-132 3611 (ALCo 1930) is being pushed to the CF&I mill at Pueblo. The end was just about near as the big 2-8-8-2 would be cut up shortly after this view was shot.
Photo Date:  3/25/1956  Upload Date: 10/4/2023 9:24:23 PM
Location:  Pueblo, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 3611(2-8-8-2)
Views:  69   Comments: 0
Rio Grande K-27 2-8-2 464
Title:  Rio Grande K-27 2-8-2 464
Description:  Seen at Durango during 1956, K-27 464 lays over between runs. 464 was built by Baldwin in 1903. It operated until 1962 when it was retired. It was stored in Durango at that time until it was sold to Knotts Berry Farm in 1973. Knotts would sell it in 1981 to the Genesee County Parks Commission in Flint, MI. 464 was moved to the Huckleberry Railroad and restored to operation in 1992. As of 2023, it is currently under overhaul.
Photo Date:  6/2/1956  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 7:12:02 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 464(2-8-2)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
Rio Grande K-37 490
Title:  Rio Grande K-37 490
Description:  Rolling along somewhere along the line between Antonito and Durango, K-37 490 is in charge of a Rocky Mountain Railroad Club special. 490 was built by D&RGW in 1928 from Standard Gauge 2-8-0 1114. 490 was retired in 1962 and dismantled the following year.
Photo Date:  6/3/1956  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 8:46:11 PM
Location:  unknown, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 490(2-8-2)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
Rio Grande PA-1 6001
Title:  Rio Grande PA-1 6001
Description:  With the Yampa Valley Mail in tow, PA-1 6001 passes through Tabernash on its way east to Denver. 6001 was built in January 1947. It would be retired in 1967 and scrapped.
Photo Date:  10/20/1956  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 9:07:10 PM
Location:  Tabernash, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 6001(PA1)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
Rio Grande PA-1 6013
Title:  Rio Grande PA-1 6013
Description:  Running up the front range at Coal Creek Canyon with the YVM, PA-1 6013 comes into view. 6013 was built by ALCo in April 1947. It would be retired in July 1967 and scrapped.
Photo Date:  3/30/1957  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 9:53:46 PM
Location:  Coal Creek, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 6013(PA1)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
Rounding Arena
Title:  Rounding Arena
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/1957  Upload Date: 10/14/2023 8:54:42 PM
Location:  Arena, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5561(F7A)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
Double Exposed Action
Title:  Double Exposed Action
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/25/1957  Upload Date: 10/14/2023 8:55:30 PM
Location:  Arena, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5901(GP9)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
Rio Grande K-36 2-8-2 489
Title:  Rio Grande K-36 2-8-2 489
Description:  Looking rather fresh, K-36 489 waits by the turntable at Durango in May 1957. Having been built by Baldwin in 1925, 489 was retired in 1962 and stored. In 1970, it was sold to the Cumbres & Toltec.
Photo Date:  5/31/1957  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 8:44:17 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Rio Grande K-37 2-8-2 499
Title:  Rio Grande K-37 2-8-2 499
Description:  Laying over at Alamosa was K-37 499.
Photo Date:  5/31/1957  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 9:27:12 PM
Location:  Alamosa, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 499(2-8-2)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
Rio Grande 2-8-2 495
Title:  Rio Grande 2-8-2 495
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/1/1957  Upload Date: 10/12/2023 8:57:17 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 495(2-8-2)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
Rio Grande 2-8-2 495
Title:  Rio Grande 2-8-2 495
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/1/1957  Upload Date: 10/12/2023 8:59:28 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 495(2-8-2)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
Rio Grande 2-8-2 495
Title:  Rio Grande 2-8-2 495
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/1/1957  Upload Date: 10/12/2023 8:56:30 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 495(2-8-2)
Views:  34   Comments: 0
D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 478
Title:  D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 478
Description:  Switching cars at Durango is K-28 478. The 1923 ALCo built 2-8-2 was both the passenger power and switcher at the time of this photo. 478 was sold in 1981 to the Durango & Silverton and is currently on display inside the roundhouse at Durango.
Photo Date:  6/13/1957  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 7:16:04 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 478(2-8-2)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
K-36 Head-On
Title:  K-36 Head-On
Description:  Staring down the camera on the Durango turntable is K-36 2-8-2 480. 480 was built by Baldwin in 1925. It was retired in 1970 and sat in storage at Alamosa. In 1981, it was sold to the Durango & Silverton and was restored to operation.
Photo Date:  6/13/1957  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 7:17:06 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 480(2-8-2)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
Rio Grande K-37 2-8-2 495
Title:  Rio Grande K-37 2-8-2 495
Description:  Coming off the Durango turntable is K-37 495. 495 was built by the D&RGW in 1928 from Standard Gauge 2-8-0 1104. 495 was retired in 1970 and sold to the Cumbres & Toltec. 495 is on display at the line's Antonito facility.
Photo Date:  6/13/1957  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 8:48:06 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 495(2-8-2)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
Rolling through Bondad
Title:  Rolling through Bondad
Description:  With a long freight in tow, K-37 495 passes the siding at Bondad, CO.
Photo Date:  6/13/1957  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 9:23:59 PM
Location:  Bondad, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 495(2-8-2)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 476
Title:  D&RGW K-28 2-8-2 476
Description:  Simmering at Silverton is K-28 476 with a special run. 476 was built by ALCo in 1923. It was owned by the Rio Grande until 1981 when it was sold to the Durango & Silverton. It has operated on and off since.
Photo Date:  6/14/1957  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 7:12:55 PM
Location:  Silverton, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 476(2-8-2)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
Rolling South
Title:  Rolling South
Description:  K-28 476 heads a special south from Silverton during June 1957. The train is rolling through the Animas Canyon.
Photo Date:  6/14/1957  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 7:13:57 PM
Location:  Animas Canyon, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Views:  42   Comments: 0
South from Silverton
Title:  South from Silverton
Description:  A little further along, the 476 lead special skirts the Animas River as it heads south from Silverton.
Photo Date:  6/14/1957  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 7:14:56 PM
Location:  Animas Canyon, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 476(2-8-2)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
Rio Grande FTa 5454
Title:  Rio Grande FTa 5454
Description:  Between Plainview and Crescent, FTa 5454 leads an 18 car Ski Train up the slope headed for Winter Park.
Photo Date:  3/30/1958  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 12:21:19 PM
Location:  Crescent, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5454(FTA)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
Rocky Roll-by
Title:  Rocky Roll-by
Description:  With 71 cars following, five diesels roll through Rocky headed east to Denver. On point is F7A 5721, followed by F7B 5722, GP9 5923, F7B 5723 and F7A 5724. 5721 was built in June 1952 and would be sold to Penn Central in February 1970. As PC 721, it would be renumbered to 1878. It passed to Conrail in 1976 before being retired in November 1978.
Photo Date:  1/9/1959  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 5:40:43 PM
Location:  Rocky, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5721(F7A)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
Rio Grande S-2 107
Title:  Rio Grande S-2 107
Description:  Built by ALCo in May 1943, S-2 107 is seen here at Denver during April 1959. It would be sold to Barter Machinery in October 1964 and scrapped.
Photo Date:  4/19/1959  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 5:58:33 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 107(S2)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
Rio Grande F7A 5581
Title:  Rio Grande F7A 5581
Description:  Assiting a freight up Tennessee Pass, F7A 5581 is part of a helper set in a freight at Pando. 5581 was built by EMD in May 1949. It would be retired in January 1968 and traded in to EMD.
Photo Date:  9/13/1959  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 2:31:36 PM
Location:  Pando, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5581(F7A)
Views:  34   Comments: 0
Rio Grande F7A 5621
Title:  Rio Grande F7A 5621
Description:  Passing through Pando, F7A 5621 leads a freight. 5621 was built in July 1949 and would be retired in July 1966.
Photo Date:  9/13/1959  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 4:53:33 PM
Location:  Pando, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5621(F7A)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
Rio Grande F7A 5621
Title:  Rio Grande F7A 5621
Description:  F7A 5721 tugs a freight near the crest of Tennessee Pass. The train is rolling through the siding at Mitchell, not to far from the west portal of Tennessee Pass tunnel.
Photo Date:  9/13/1959  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 4:58:21 PM
Location:  Mitchell, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5621(F7A)
Views:  24   Comments: 0
Rio Grande PA-1 6003
Title:  Rio Grande PA-1 6003
Description:  Coming off the front range is the eastbound Yampa Valley Mail. PA-1 6003, a February 1947 ALCo product, leads the train. It would be retired in July 1967 and scrapped.
Photo Date:  3/6/1960  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 9:48:51 PM
Location:  Rocky, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 6003(PA1)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
Double Exposed FTs
Title:  Double Exposed FTs
Description:  A pair of Rio Grande FTs pass by Rocky during early 1960. Exposed over the top is Santa Fe FTa 194L
Photo Date:  4/1/1960  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 7:07:24 PM
Location:  Rocky, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5434(FTA) ATSF 194L(FTA)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
Rio Grande K-36 2-8-2 486
Title:  Rio Grande K-36 2-8-2 486
Description:  Taking a spin on the turntable at Alamosa is K-36 486. 486 was built by Baldwin in 1925. It was retired in 1962 and donated to Canon City, CO in 1967. 486 was placed on display at Royal Gorge Park. During the 1990s, it was traded with K-37 499 and sent to the Durango & Silverton. 486 then ran for several years on the D&S and is currently out of service.
Photo Date:  6/5/1960  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 8:40:58 PM
Location:  Alamosa, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 486(2-8-2)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
Rio Grande K-36 2-8-2 486
Title:  Rio Grande K-36 2-8-2 486
Description:  Simmering at Alamosa is K-36 486.
Photo Date:  6/5/1960  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 8:42:20 PM
Location:  Alamosa, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 486(2-8-2)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
Rio Grande K-37 2-8-2 491
Title:  Rio Grande K-37 2-8-2 491
Description:  Outside the enginehouse at Chama is K-37 491. 491 was built by the Rio Grande in 1928 from Standard Gauge 2-8-0 1126. It was retired in 1970 and stored in Alamosa. In 1972 it was donated to the Colorado State Historical Society. 491 would continue to sit in Alamosa until 1985 when it was moved to the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. 491 was restored to operation in 2014.
Photo Date:  6/5/1960  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 8:47:00 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 491(2-8-2)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Rio Grande F9A 5771
Title:  Rio Grande F9A 5771
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/18/1960  Upload Date: 10/12/2023 11:04:27 PM
Location:  Clay, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5771(F9A)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
Geeps West
Title:  Geeps West
Description:  A quintet of geeps, in as delivered paint, pass through Arvada in April 1961. Lead unit 5921 was built in June 1955.
Photo Date:  4/17/1961  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 9:04:07 PM
Location:  Arvada, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5921(GP9)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
Rio Grande FTa 5481
Title:  Rio Grande FTa 5481
Description:  Nosing through Burnham in Denver, FTa 5481 rolls up to the camera. Built by EMD in March 1944, 5481 was wrecked in 1950 and rebuilt with a F7 carbody. 5481 would be retired in December 1964 and traded in to EMD.
Photo Date:  8/13/1961  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 12:23:27 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5481(FTA)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
Rear End Assistance
Title:  Rear End Assistance
Description:  Shoving on the rear of a westbound freight, a pair of FTs provide some extra muscle for the climb up the Front Range.
Photo Date:  11/28/1961  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 12:24:45 PM
Location:  Fireclay, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Views:  25   Comments: 0
Special at Fireclay
Title:  Special at Fireclay
Description:  Heading up the Front Range, a passenger special heads west behind F7A 5561. 5561 was built by EMD in November 1948 as 556A. It would be retired in January 1968 and traded in to EMD.
Photo Date:  11/28/1961  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 1:43:47 PM
Location:  Fireclay, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5561(F7A)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Oncoming Zephyr
Title:  Oncoming Zephyr
Description:  Speeding through Arvada, the California Zephyr roars by with F3A 5541 on point. 5541 was built by EMD in November 1946 as 554A. It would be retired in December 1965 and traded in to EMD.
Photo Date:  12/7/1961  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 1:38:28 PM
Location:  Arvada, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5541(F3A)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
Ski Train at Plain
Title:  Ski Train at Plain
Description:  With the Ski Train in tow, F7A 5641 travels along through the siding at Plainview. 5641 was built by EMD in July 1949. It would be sold to Penn Central in February 1970 and ran for a few more years.
Photo Date:  3/24/1962  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 5:09:51 PM
Location:  Plainview, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5641(F7A)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
The Royal Gorge
Title:  The Royal Gorge
Description:  Heading south/west out of Denver, D&RGW Train 1, The Royal Gorge passes through Palmer Lake. Four units were being used to get the train over Palmer Divide, with a PA-1/PB-1 pair and a F-Unit combo. Following is a mixed assortment of head-end equipment.
Photo Date:  12/16/1962  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 9:55:32 PM
Location:  Palmer Lake, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 6011(PA1)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
Rio Grande NW2 100
Title:  Rio Grande NW2 100
Description:  Paused at Burnham Yard in Denver is Rio Grande's first diesel, NW2 100. It was built by EMD in January 1941 as 7000. 7000 was renumbered to 100 in September 1941. It ran until January 1968 when it was sold to Precision Engineering who would lease the unit to Great Lakes Steel and Youngstown Sheet & Tube. In 1972, Precision would sell it to the East Camden & Highland, where it became EACH 62.
Photo Date:  7/28/1963  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 6:13:11 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 100(NW2)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
Rio Grande RS-3 5201
Title:  Rio Grande RS-3 5201
Description:  One of the few ALCo roadswitchers on the Rio Grande roster, RS-3 5201 sits at Burnham in Denver. 5201 was built by ALCo in June 1951. It would be sold to Precision Engineering in April 1966 and scrapped.
Photo Date:  7/28/1963  Upload Date: 10/4/2023 9:52:32 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5201(RS3)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
Rio Grande F7A 5624
Title:  Rio Grande F7A 5624
Description:  In storage at Denver is F7A 5624, a July 1949 EMD product. It would be retired in February 1967 and traded in to EMD on a GP40 order.
Photo Date:  7/28/1963  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 5:00:10 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5624(F7A)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
Rio Grande F7A 5711
Title:  Rio Grande F7A 5711
Description:  Coupled to F7A 5714 at Denver, is F7A 5711. Built in June 1952, 5711 would be sold to Alaska Railroad in May 1970, becoming ARR 1520. It would be retired in July 1976.
Photo Date:  7/28/1963  Upload Date: 10/5/2023 5:38:56 PM
Location:  Denver, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
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Locomotives:  DRGW 5711(F7A)
Views:  59   Comments: 0


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