Denver & Rio Grande

Locomotive History

Last Update: 09/03/2000
Road: Denver & Rio Grande Road #: 1201
From: 1912 To: 1924 Class: 280 Gauge: S
Acquired: New Name:
Builder: Baldwin, # 38773, 1911 Wt: 276000 Tract. Eff.: 59000
Wheel Arr.: 2-8-2 Cylinders: 27x30 Drivers: 63.00
Disposition: Re-classified
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Road: Denver & Rio Grande Western Road #: 1201
From: 1924 To: 1938 Class: K59 Gauge: S
Acquired: Used Name:
Builder: Baldwin, # 38773, 1911 Wt: 276000 Tract. Eff.: 59000
Wheel Arr.: 2-8-2 Cylinders: 27x30 Drivers: 63.00
Disposition: Dismantled 9/1938

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  • OP-9710, D&RGW 1201, 09/09/28, Pueblo, CO, Perspective: RS
  • OP-10160, D&RGW 1201, 10/20/35, Tolland, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic, 8 cars, 37 mph, Train #6, near Tolland
  • OP-10161, D&RGW 1201, 02/09/36, Arena, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic, 6 cars, 25 mph, Train #5, near Arena, good smoke
  • OP-10162, D&RGW 1201, 05/23/36, Arena, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic, 7 cars, 35 mph, Train #5, near Arena
  • OP-10163, D&RGW 1201, 05/24/36, Plainview, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic, 6 cars, 30 mph, Train #6, near Plainview
  • OP-10164, D&RGW 1201, 06/13/37, Denver, CO, Perspective: n/a, Mountaineer, 7 cars, 25 mph, Train #20
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