Denver & Rio Grande

Locomotive History

Last Update: 09/03/2000
Road: Denver & Rio Grande Road #: 1253
From: 1916 To: 1924 Class: 429 Gauge: S
Acquired: New Name:
Builder: American Locomotive, # 56623, 1916 Wt: 428500 Tract. Eff.: 81200
Wheel Arr.: 2-10-2 Cylinders: 31x32 Drivers: 63.00
Disposition: Re-classified/renumbered

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  • OP-9735, D&RGW 1253, 02/26/21, Denver, CO, Perspective: 3/4R
  • OP-10213, D&RGW 1253, 11/12/22, Littleton, CO, Perspective: n/a, eastbound, Freight, 66 cars, 20 mph, with 1254, near Littleton, snowing
  • OP-10214, D&RGW 1253, 08/27/22, Petersburg, CO, Perspective: n/a, eastbound, 18 mph, with 1152, light engines
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Road: Denver & Rio Grande Western Road #: 1403
From: 1924 To: 1955 Class: F81 Gauge: S
Acquired: Used Name:
Builder: American Locomotive, # 56623, 1916 Wt: 428500 Tract. Eff.: 81200
Wheel Arr.: 2-10-2 Cylinders: 31x32 Drivers: 63.00
Disposition: Dismantled 2/1955

Photographs: p 292 [1]

  • OP-9750, D&RGW 1403, 10/01/53, Alamosa, CO, Perspective: 3/4R
  • OP-10219, D&RGW 1403, 04/15/39, Soldier Summit, UT, Perspective: n/a, eastbound, Freight, 3508 pushing, not shown
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