| The D&RGW classified their steam locomotives by wheel arrangement and tractive effort. The K in the classification indicates a 2-8-2 Mikado, and the 36 indicates 36000 pounds tractive effort. All these locomotives were built by Baldwin for 3' narrow gauge. | |
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This is 480 on the Denver & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in July 2001. |
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Here's a peek inside the cab of 480. |
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481 takes a ride on the turntable at Durango. |
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482 at Silverton. |
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In July, 2001, 484 was in the Cumbres & Toltec shops in Chama, NM. |
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486 waiting in Silverton after turning its train on the wye. |
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488 was also in the Chama shops in July, 2001. |
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489 working on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. |
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Here's a close-up of the big air pumps and part of the driving gear on 489. |
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Copyright 2004 Donald Nute This page last modified: 1/7/2004. Please send comments to: donald@nute.ws |