Denver & Rio Grande

Locomotive History

Last Update: 09/03/2000
Road: Denver & Rio Grande Road #: 1209
From: 1912 To: 1924 Class: 280 Gauge: S
Acquired: New Name:
Builder: Baldwin, # 38781, 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 #: 1209
From: 1924 To: 1955 Class: K59 Gauge: S
Acquired: Used Name:
Builder: Baldwin, # 38781, 1911 Wt: 276000 Tract. Eff.: 59000
Wheel Arr.: 2-8-2 Cylinders: 27x30 Drivers: 63.00
Disposition: Dismantled 6/1955

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  • OP-9722, D&RGW 1209, 05/18/30, Denver, CO, Perspective: 3/4R, Stored, parts missing
  • OP-9723, D&RGW 1209, 09/01/30, La Veta, CO, Perspective: 3/4L
  • OP-10195, D&RGW 1209, 11/20/38, Plainview, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic, 5 cars, 30 mph, Train #6
  • OP-10196, D&RGW 1209, 02/12/39, Coal Creek, CO, Perspective: n/a, Panoramic, 6 cars, 25 mph, Train #6
  • OP-10197, D&RGW 1209, 12/31/39, Denver, CO, Perspective: n/a, Exposition Flyer, with 1701, Train #5, Union Station
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