| The D&RGW classified their steam locomotives by wheel arrangement and tractive effort. For example, a C-16 classification indicates that the locomotive has a 2-8-0 configuration and approximately 16,000 lbs. tractive effort. All of these D&RGW Consolidations are 3' narrow gauge locomotives. | |
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D&RGW 278 is a C-16 built by Baldwin in 1882. It has 36" drivers and 15" x 20" cylinders. Weight on the drivers is 64,000 lbs. This locomotive is on display in Cimmaron, Colorado. |
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D&RGW 315 is a C-18 built by Baldwin in 1895. It has 38" drivers and 16" x 20" cylinders. Weight on the drivers is 64,000 lbs. This locomotive was on display at Santa Rita Park, Durango, Colorado, in 2000. Currently, it is being restored by the Durango Railroad Historical Society. |
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D&RGW 346 is a C-19 built by Baldwin in 1881. It has 36" drivers and 16" x 20" cylinders. Weight on the drivers is 64,000 lbs. This locomotive is on display at the Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden, Colorado. |
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D&RGW 683 is a C-28 built by Baldwin in 1890. It has 50" drivers and 20" x 24" cylinders. Weight on the drivers is 99,700 lbs. This locomotive is on display at the Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden, Colorado. |
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Copyright 2004 Donald Nute This page last modified: 9/13/2004. Please send comments to: donald@nute.ws |