Denver & Rio Grande

Locomotive History

Last Update: 09/03/2000
Road: Denver & Rio Grande Road #: 431
From: 1916 To: 1924 Class: 93 Gauge: N
Acquired: Used Name:
Builder: Baldwin, # 17717, 1900 Wt: 95650 Tract. Eff.: 20686
Wheel Arr.: 2-8-0 Cylinders: 17x20 Drivers: 38.88
Disposition: Re-classified & renumbered

Photographs: p 128 [1], p 92 [8]

  • OP-7542, D&RGW 431, 05/28/23, Gunnison, CO, Perspective: 3/4R
  • OP-7543, D&RGW 431, 05/28/23, Gunnison, CO, Perspective: RS
Drawings:
Notes: Reference [15] states that this engine, along with 430 (CR-101) and 432 (CR-103) were standard gauge locomotives that were converted to narrow gauge by the D&RG.
Road: Denver & Rio Grande Western Road #: 361
From: 1924 To: 1951 Class: C21 Gauge: N
Acquired: Used Name:
Builder: Baldwin, # 17717, 1916 Wt: 95650 Tract. Eff.: 20686
Wheel Arr.: 2-8-0 Cylinders: 17x20 Drivers: 38.88
Disposition: Dismantled Pueblo 11/15/1951

Photographs: p 168 [1], pp 77-78 [3], p 93 [8]

  • OP-7523, D&RGW 361, 09/05/36, Montrose, CO, Perspective: 3/4R
  • OP-7524, D&RGW 361, 09/20/36, Gunnison, CO, Perspective: 3/4L
  • OP-7525, D&RGW 361, 02/22/40, Cedar Creek, CO, Perspective: 3/4R, in snow
  • OP-7526, D&RGW 361, 05/30/40, Gunnison, CO, Perspective: 3/4R
  • OP-7527, D&RGW 361, 09/07/47, Gunnison, CO, Perspective: LS
  • OP-7915, D&RGW 361, 05/30/40, Gunnison, CO, eastbound, Freight, 6 cars, 25 mph, west of Gunnison
  • OP-7916, D&RGW 361, 09/26/42, Gunnison, CO, westbound, Freight, 13 cars, leaving Gunnison
  • OP-7917, D&RGW 361, 09/26/42, Cebolla, CO, westbound, Freight, 13 cars, east of Cebolla
  • OP-7918, D&RGW 361, 09/26/42, Cimarron, CO, westbound, Freight, 16 cars, leaving Cimarron, 454 in rear pushing
  • OP-7919, D&RGW 361, 09/26/42, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 16 cars, climbing Cerro Summit, west of Cimarron, 454 in rear pushing
  • OP-7920, D&RGW 361, 09/26/42, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 16 cars, up Cerro Summit, west of Cimarron, 454 in rear pushing
  • OP-7921, D&RGW 361, 09/26/42, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 16 cars, near top of Cerro Summit, 454 in rear pushing
  • OP-7922, D&RGW 361, 09/26/42, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 16 cars, down the west slope of Cerro Summit
  • OP-7923, D&RGW 361, 06/29/44, Sapinero, CO, westbound, Freight, 12 cars, leaving Sapinero
  • OP-7924, D&RGW 361, 11/17/45, Gunnison, CO, westbound, Freight, 20 cars, leaving Gunnison
  • OP-7925, D&RGW 361, 11/17/45, Cebolla, CO, westbound, Freight, 20 cars, east of Cebolla
  • OP-7926, D&RGW 361, 11/17/45, Sapinero, CO, westbound, Freight, 20 cars, east of Sapinero
  • OP-7927, D&RGW 361, 11/17/45, Montrose, CO, westbound, Freight, 10 cars, near Montrose
  • OP-7928, D&RGW 361, 09/07/47, Gunnison, CO, Excursion, 6 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion
  • OP-7929, D&RGW 361, 09/07/47, Gunnison, CO, Excursion, 6 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, near bridge in the Black Canyon
  • OP-7930, D&RGW 361, 09/07/47, Gunnison, CO, Excursion, 6 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, along Gunnison River in the Black Canyon, from the train
  • OP-7931, D&RGW 361, 09/07/47, Gunnison, CO, Excursion, 6 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, from the train, in the Black Canyon
  • OP-7932, D&RGW 361, 09/07/47, Curecanti, CO, Excursion, 6 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion
  • OP-7933, D&RGW 361, 09/07/47, Curecanti, CO, Excursion, 6 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, crossing Crystal Creek Bridge, over the Gunnison River in the Black Canyon
  • OP-7934, D&RGW 361, 09/07/47, Cimarron, CO, Excursion, 5 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion
  • OP-7935, D&RGW 361, 09/19/48, Curecanti, CO, Excursion, 11 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, shows "Curecanti Needle"
  • OP-7936, D&RGW 361, 09/19/48, Cimarron, CO, Excursion, 11 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion
  • OP-7937, D&RGW 361, 09/19/48, Cimarron, CO, 11 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion
  • OP-7938, D&RGW 361, 09/19/48, Sapinero, CO, 11 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, standing near Sapinero, with broken valve gear
  • OP-7939, D&RGW 361, 05/07/49, Montrose, CO, westbound, Freight, 27 cars
  • OP-7940, D&RGW 361, 05/08/49, Cedar Creek, CO, eastbound, Freight, 20 cars, With 454 & 456, climbing west side of Cerro Summit, above Cedar Creek, CO, 456 in rear pushing
  • OP-7941, D&RGW 361, 05/08/49, Cedar Creek, CO, eastbound, Freight, 20 cars, With 454 & 456, east of Cedar Creek, CO, 456 in rear pushing
  • OP-7942, D&RGW 361, 05/08/49, Cerro Summit, CO, eastbound, Freight, 20 cars, With 454 & 456, near top of Cerro Summit, CO, 456 in rear pushing
  • OP-7943, D&RGW 361, 05/08/49, Cimarron, CO, westbound, Freight, With 454, backing down to couple to train
  • OP-7944, D&RGW 361, 05/08/49, Cimarron, CO, westbound, Freight, 28 cars, With 454 & 456, leaving Cimarron, 456 in rear pushing
  • OP-7945, D&RGW 361, 05/08/49, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 28 cars, With 454 & 456, climbing Cerro Summit west of Cimarron, smoke effects, 456 in rear pushing
  • OP-7946, D&RGW 361, 05/08/49, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 28 cars, With 454 & 456, climbing east side of Cerro Summit, west of Cimarron, 456 in rear pushing
  • OP-7947, D&RGW 361, 05/08/49, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 28 cars, With 454 & 456, below the top of Cerro Summit, 456 in rear pushing
  • OP-7948, D&RGW 361, 05/08/49, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 28 cars, With 454 & 456, near the top of Cerro Summit, 456 in rear pushing
  • OP-7949, D&RGW 361, 05/27/49, Cimarron, CO, westbound, Freight, 4 cars, above Cimarron
  • OP-7950, D&RGW 361, 05/27/49, Cimarron, CO, westbound, Freight, 4 cars, west of Cimarron
  • OP-7951, D&RGW 361, 05/27/49, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 4 cars, climbing Cerro Summit
  • OP-7952, D&RGW 361, 05/27/49, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 4 cars, climbing Cerro Summit
  • OP-7953, D&RGW 361, 05/27/49, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 4 cars, near the top of Cerro Summit
  • OP-7954, D&RGW 361, 05/27/49, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 4 cars, top of Cerro Summit, fine smoke effects
  • OP-7955, D&RGW 361, 05/27/49, Cimarron, CO, eastbound, Freight, 1 car, down Cerro Summit, near Cimarron
  • OP-7956, D&RGW 361, 05/27/49, Cimarron, CO, westbound, Freight, 4 cars, leaving Cimarron on second trip up Cerro Summit on this date
  • OP-7957, D&RGW 361, 05/27/49, Cimarron, CO, westbound, Freight, 4 cars, climbing Cerro Summit, west of Cimarron
  • OP-7958, D&RGW 361, 05/27/49, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 4 cars, climbing Cerro Summit, smoke effect
  • OP-7959, D&RGW 361, 05/27/49, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 4 cars, climbing Cerro Summit
  • OP-7960, D&RGW 361, 05/27/49, Cerro Summit, CO, westbound, Freight, 4 cars, near top of Cerro Summit, smoke effect
  • OP-7961, D&RGW 361, 05/29/49, Black Canyon, CO, Excursion, 9 cars, Montrose Chamber of Commerce Cimarron-Gunnison excursion, in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison
  • OP-7962, D&RGW 361, 05/30/49, Black Canyon, CO, Excursion, 9 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, high overhead view in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison River
  • OP-7963, D&RGW 361, 05/30/49, Black Canyon, CO, Excursion, 9 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, overhead rear view in the Black Canyon
  • OP-7964, D&RGW 361, 05/30/49, Black Canyon, CO, Excursion, 9 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, high overhead rear view in the Black Canyon
  • OP-7965, D&RGW 361, 05/30/49, Cimarron, CO, Excursion, 9 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, on bridge east of Cimarron
  • OP-7966, D&RGW 361, 05/30/49, Sapinero, CO, Excursion, 9 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, overhead view, near Sapinero
  • OP-7967, D&RGW 361, 05/30/49, Sapinero, CO, Excursion, 9 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, east of Sapinero, smoke effect
  • OP-7968, D&RGW 361, 05/30/49, Cebolla, CO, Excursion, 9 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, along the Gunnison River, near Cebolla
  • OP-7969, D&RGW 361, 05/30/49, Iola, CO, Excursion, 9 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, near Iola
  • OP-7970, D&RGW 361, 05/30/49, Gunnison, CO, Excursion, 9 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, west of Gunnison
  • OP-7971, D&RGW 361, 05/30/49, Gunnison, CO, Excursion, 9 cars, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club excursion, approaching Gunnison
Drawings:
Notes: Pulled last passenger train through the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
 
 

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