Denver & Rio Grande

Locomotive History

Last Update: 09/03/2000
Road: Denver & Rio Grande Road #: 1203
From: 1912 To: 1924 Class: 280 Gauge: S
Acquired: New Name:
Builder: Baldwin, # 38775, 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 #: 1203
From: 1924 To: 1948 Class: K59 Gauge: S
Acquired: Used Name:
Builder: Baldwin, # 38775, 1911 Wt: 276000 Tract. Eff.: 59000
Wheel Arr.: 2-8-2 Cylinders: 27x30 Drivers: 63.00
Disposition: Dismantled 12/1948

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  • OP-9713, D&RGW 1203, 09/09/28, Pueblo, CO, Perspective: 3/4R
  • OP-9714, D&RGW 1203, 05/15/35, Denver, CO, Perspective: 3/4L
  • OP-10168, D&RGW 1203, 01/25/36, Denver, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic, 6 cars, 30 mph, Train #6, snowing lightly
  • OP-10169, D&RGW 1203, 02/19/36, Leyden Junction, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic, 6 cars, 35 mph, Train #5, near Leyden Junction
  • OP-10170, D&RGW 1203, 03/02/36, Plainview, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic, 7 cars, 30 mph, Train #5, near Plainview
  • OP-10171, D&RGW 1203, 03/15/36, Plainview, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic, 6 cars, 35 mph, Train #6, near Plainview
  • OP-10172, D&RGW 1203, 05/17/36, Rollinsville, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic, 6 cars, 38 mph, Train #6, near Rollinsville
  • OP-10173, D&RGW 1203, 05/24/36, Plainview, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic, 6 cars, 35 mph, Train #5, near Plainview
  • OP-10174, D&RGW 1203, 07/05/36, Denver, CO, Perspective: n/a, Mountaineer, 10 cars, with 803, Train #19, first run, Union Station
  • OP-10175, D&RGW 1203, 08/25/36, Denver, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic, 8 cars, 35 mph, with 1200, Train #5, west of Denver
  • OP-10176, D&RGW 1203, 06/18/39, Plainview, CO, Perspective: n/a, Exposition Flyer, 30 mph, Train #6, tunnel 3, near Plainview
  • OP-10177, D&RGW 1203, 09/23/39, Denver, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic-Mountaineer, with 1701, Train #19
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