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In the 1800s, D&RGW 268 and her sister engines were the premier motive power for the railroad, hauling passenger trains and top-priority freight trains. [ 11 ] [ 5 ] Decades later, in the 20th century, the aging narrow-gauge engine was relegated to low-priority trains on secondary and branch lines.
However, after plans with the museum fell through, the D&SNG decided to undertake the restoration of #493 themselves. In the restoration process of #493 however, the locomotive was converted to oil-burning, making it the very first former D&RGW 2-8-2 to be converted to oil-burning instead of coal-burning, the next one being K-28 class #473. [7]
Originally, D&RGW #475. Purchased by the U.S. Army in 1942 for use on the WP&YR. Retired and shipped to Auburn, Washington in 1944. Scrapped in 1946. [9] [59] USA 255 American Locomotive Co. 2-8-2. 27,540 lbf (122.5 kN) September 1923 64988 Denver & Rio Grande Western R.R. Class K-28. Originally, D&RGW#477. Purchased by the U.S. Army in 1942 ...
D&RGW 486 Steam 2-8-2 K-36: 1925 built by BLW D&SNG, Durango, CO Operational. Restored in 2000. CO-52 D&RGW 493 Steam 2-8-2 K-37: 1928 built D&SNG, Durango, CO Operational. Was on display in Silverton until moved to Durango in 2016 for restoration. Restored to operating condition in 2020. [4] Converted from burning coal to burning oil. [4] CO ...
D&RGW 5371, the only original D&RGW locomotive in full Rio Grande paint on the Union Pacific, was retired by UP in December, 2008. As previously promised by UP, the D&RGW 5371 was donated to the Utah State Railroad Museum at Ogden's Union Station on August 17, 2009, and will reside in the Eccles Rail Center at the south end of the building. The ...
Pages in category "Diesel–electric locomotives of the United States" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 288 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
3.1 Diesel locomotives acquired prior to ... This is a list of locomotives that have worked for the Norfolk and ... Sold to RF&P and D&RGW: L: 4-6-0: 126-128: Roanoke ...
D&SNG Went to D&SNG in March 1981 and was the first K-36 run to Silverton. Operational. It was the last operational coal-burning locomotive left on the D&SNG's active roster until March 2024. 482 58541 D&SNG Retired in 1962. Went to C&TS in 1970. Traded to D&SNG in October 1991 in exchange for K-37 class No. 497. Restored to operating condition ...