Denver & Rio Grande Western

Locomotive History

Last Update: 09/03/2000
Road: Denver & Rio Grande Western Road #: 1517
From: 1923 To: 1924 Class: 383 Gauge: S
Acquired: New Name:
Builder: American Locomotive, # 64294, 1923 Wt: 384200 Tract. Eff.: 5660
Wheel Arr.: 4-8-2 Cylinders: 28x30 Drivers: 63.00
Disposition: Re-classified
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Road: Denver & Rio Grande Western Road #: 1517
From: 1924 To: 1953 Class: M78 Gauge: S
Acquired: Used Name:
Builder: American Locomotive, # 64294, 1923 Wt: 384200 Tract. Eff.: 66640
Wheel Arr.: 4-8-2 Cylinders: 28x30 Drivers: 63.00
Disposition: Dismantled 9/1953

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  • OP-9780, D&RGW 1517, 09/09/28, Colorado Springs, CO, Perspective: RS
  • OP-9781, D&RGW 1517, 10/24/28, Salida, CO, Perspective: 3/4R
  • OP-10282, D&RGW 1517, 01/05/36, Denver, CO, Perspective: n/a, westbound, Freight, 53 cars, 35 mph, leaving Denver
  • OP-10283, D&RGW 1517, 05/17/36, Denver, CO, Perspective: n/a, Colorado-New Mexico Express, 13 cars, 30 mph, Train #16
  • OP-10284, D&RGW 1517, 06/25/40, Denver, CO, Perspective: n/a, westbound, Freight, 26 cars, 35 mph, leaving Denver
  • OP-10285, D&RGW 1517, 01/14/45, Plainview, CO, Perspective: n/a, westbound, Freight, 34 cars, near Plainview, 3552 pushing
  • OP-10286, D&RGW 1517, 01/10/46, Leyden Junction, CO, Perspective: n/a, westbound, Passenger, 9 cars, troop train, near Leyden Junction
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