Denver & Rio Grande

Locomotive History

Last Update: 11/26/2011
Road: Denver & Rio Grande Road #: 407
From: 1881 To: 1924 Class: 70 Gauge: N
Acquired: New Name: Old Rube
Builder: Baldwin, # 5713, 1881 Wt: 68000 Tract. Eff.: 17055
Wheel Arr.: 2-8-0 Cylinders: 16x20 Drivers: 37.00
Disposition: Re-classified/renumbered

Photographs:

  • OP-7536, D&RGW 407, 05/28/23, Montrose, CO, Perspective: 3/4R
  • OP-7979, D&RGW 407, 05/28/23, Cimarron, CO, westbound, Freight, 11 cars, With 424 & 403, near Cimarron, 403 in rear pushing
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Notes: Engines 400-411 assigned to helper service on the 4% grades of Veta, Marshall and Cumbres Passes [1] These engines (400-411) were the largest narrow gauge Consolidations built for the D&RG.
Road: Denver & Rio Grande Western Road #: 347
From: 1924 To: 1938 Class: C19 Gauge: N
Acquired: Used Name:
Builder: Baldwin, # 5713, 1881 Wt: 74260 Tract. Eff.: 18947
Wheel Arr.: 2-8-0 Cylinders: 16x20 Drivers: 37.00
Disposition: Dismantled 10/1938
Photographs: p 89 [8]
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