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DRGW 488
Title:  DRGW 488
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Photo Date:  5/14/2012  Upload Date: 5/15/2012 2:43:51 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Mike Pennington
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Locomotives:  DRGW 488(2-8-2)
Views:  408   Comments: 0
DRGW 488
Title:  DRGW 488
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/14/2012  Upload Date: 5/14/2012 3:48:56 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Mike Pennington
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Locomotives:  DRGW 488(2-8-2)
Views:  451   Comments: 0
Chugging up the Hill
Title:  Chugging up the Hill
Description:  DRGW 488 & RGS 455 double heading towards Cumbres Pass, NM.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 11:54:47 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  RGS 455(2-8-2) DRGW 488(2-8-2)
Views:  513   Comments: 0
Crossing a wood trestle.
Title:  Crossing a wood trestle.
Description:  Double heading RGS 455 & D&RGW 488 crossing a small wood trestle coming into Cumbres, from Chama, NM.
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/27/2017 12:01:36 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  RGS 455(2-8-2) DRGW 488(2-8-2)
Views:  465   Comments: 0
Double Header
Title:  Double Header
Description:  Engine 488 backs up to 455 to help pull the train up the steep Cumbres pass. 488 will disconnect there, and return to Chama. 455 will have enough power to pull the train, on its own, the rest of the way to Antonito
Photo Date:  10/21/2017  Upload Date: 11/26/2017 11:36:47 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Kevin Murray
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  RGS 455(2-8-2) DRGW 488(2-8-2)
Views:  635   Comments: 0
Rio Grande K-36 2-8-2 489
Title:  Rio Grande K-36 2-8-2 489
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/1/1954  Upload Date: 10/12/2023 11:49:00 AM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Andrew Wittenborn
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Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
Rio Grande K-36 2-8-2 489
Title:  Rio Grande K-36 2-8-2 489
Description:  Paused at Durango is K-36 489, a 1925 Baldwin product.
Photo Date:  5/26/1955  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 8:45:17 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Dave Gross
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Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
Rio Grande K-36 2-8-2 489
Title:  Rio Grande K-36 2-8-2 489
Description:  Looking rather fresh, K-36 489 waits by the turntable at Durango in May 1957. Having been built by Baldwin in 1925, 489 was retired in 1962 and stored. In 1970, it was sold to the Cumbres & Toltec.
Photo Date:  5/31/1957  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 8:44:17 PM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  326   Comments: 0
DRGW 489
Title:  DRGW 489
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/10/2000  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 12:52:48 PM
Location:  Los Pinos, CO
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  1066   Comments: 0
DRGW 489
Title:  DRGW 489
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/10/2000  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 12:53:16 PM
Location:  Cumbres Pass, CO
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  715   Comments: 0
DRGW 489
Title:  DRGW 489
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2000  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 1:11:59 PM
Location:  Coxo, CO
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  600   Comments: 0
DRGW 489
Title:  DRGW 489
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2000  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 1:07:13 PM
Location:  Cresco, CO
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  611   Comments: 0
DRGW 489
Title:  DRGW 489
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2000  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 1:13:13 PM
Location:  Dalton, NM
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  717   Comments: 0
DRGW 489
Title:  DRGW 489
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2000  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 1:13:44 PM
Location:  labato, NM
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  592   Comments: 0
DRGW 489
Title:  DRGW 489
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2000  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 1:14:28 PM
Location:  labato, NM
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  548   Comments: 0
DRGW 489
Title:  DRGW 489
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/2000  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 1:15:08 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Sam Botts
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  518   Comments: 0
DRGW #489
Title:  DRGW #489
Description:  DRGW #489 of the Cumbres and Toltec RR waits for passenger loading.
Photo Date:  9/23/2000  Upload Date: 12/20/2004 9:28:06 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  David Spencer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  829   Comments: 0
DRGW #489
Title:  DRGW #489
Description:  DRGW #489 waits departure.
Photo Date:  9/23/2000  Upload Date: 12/20/2004 9:35:49 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  David Spencer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  992   Comments: 0
DRGW #489
Title:  DRGW #489
Description:  DRGW #489 is admired by railfans.
Photo Date:  9/23/2000  Upload Date: 12/20/2004 9:37:24 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  David Spencer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  1032   Comments: 0
DRGW #489
Title:  DRGW #489
Description:  DRGW #489 readys for helper locomotive #497 to be coupled to the front of her.
Photo Date:  9/23/2000  Upload Date: 12/20/2004 9:41:02 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  David Spencer
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  942   Comments: 0
D&RGW K-36 489
Title:  D&RGW K-36 489
Description:  Getting ready for the daily run to Cumbres
Photo Date:  9/7/2001  Upload Date: 4/15/2005 11:27:03 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  John Huey
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Steam,Track,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  3895   Comments: 0
D&RGW / C&TSRR K-36 489
Title:  D&RGW / C&TSRR K-36 489
Description:  Pre-digital print scan, but I love the overall shot.
Photo Date:  9/10/2001  Upload Date: 4/16/2005 7:20:23 PM
Location:  Osier, CO
Author:  John Huey
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  812   Comments: 0
DRGW 489 2002
Title:  DRGW 489 2002
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2002  Upload Date: 12/29/2004 6:08:10 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Jim Sands
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  1028   Comments: 0
DRGW 489 2002
Title:  DRGW 489 2002
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2002  Upload Date: 12/29/2004 6:08:34 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Jim Sands
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  910   Comments: 0
D&RGW 489 @ Chama -
Title:  D&RGW 489 @ Chama -
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/20/2004  Upload Date: 2/3/2008 3:29:53 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Vern Wigfield
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
Headin fer the Hill
Title:  Headin fer the Hill
Description:  Commin' over the river leavin' Chama. (I missed that dang weed!!)
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 12/29/2009 10:04:46 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  652   Comments: 1
Almost got it made
Title:  Almost got it made
Description:  Just about to arrive at Cumbres.
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 12/29/2009 10:06:24 AM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  616   Comments: 3
Fall colors in NM.
Title:  Fall colors in NM.
Description:  Light engine returning from Cumbres.
Photo Date:  10/24/2009  Upload Date: 10/19/2010 6:47:26 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Karl Rethwisch
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  616   Comments: 2
DRGW 489
Title:  DRGW 489
Description:  C&TS 489 enters New Mexico.
Photo Date:  11/8/2010  Upload Date: 11/8/2010 12:47:09 AM
Location:  Antonito, CO
Author:  Andrew Durden
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  552   Comments: 0
DRGW 489
Title:  DRGW 489
Description:  Ex-D&RGW 489 eases around the wye at Big Horn before backing her train to Sub Lett to take on water.
Photo Date:  11/8/2010  Upload Date: 11/8/2010 12:51:48 AM
Location:  Antonito, CO
Author:  Andrew Durden
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  890   Comments: 0
DRGW 489
Title:  DRGW 489
Description:  489 waits at Chama to pull the 10 AM train to Osier.
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 6/22/2018 2:16:22 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Marcus W
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
Low-Angle of 489
Title:  Low-Angle of 489
Description:  489 loads passengers at Chama.
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 6/22/2018 2:17:16 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Marcus W
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  337   Comments: 0
489 at a Cut
Title:  489 at a Cut
Description:  489 leads the train along a rock cut. The flatcar is being deadheaded to Antonito for a tie project.
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 6/22/2018 2:21:22 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Marcus W
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
489 Blowdown
Title:  489 Blowdown
Description:  489 performs a blowdown at Tanglefoot Curve
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 6/22/2018 2:23:21 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Marcus W
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
Fire Brigade
Title:  Fire Brigade
Description:  489 meets the fire brigade speeder following the train. His job is extremely important, as the area was in a drought at the time; the nearby Durango & Silverton was shut down today for a forest fire.
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 6/22/2018 2:24:24 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Marcus W
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
Cascade Creek Trestle
Title:  Cascade Creek Trestle
Description:  489 leads the train onto Cascade Creek Trestle. Osier is on the mountain ridge in the background.
Photo Date:  6/14/2018  Upload Date: 6/22/2018 2:25:20 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Marcus W
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 489(2-8-2)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
Rio Grande K-37 490
Title:  Rio Grande K-37 490
Description:  Rolling along somewhere along the line between Antonito and Durango, K-37 490 is in charge of a Rocky Mountain Railroad Club special. 490 was built by D&RGW in 1928 from Standard Gauge 2-8-0 1114. 490 was retired in 1962 and dismantled the following year.
Photo Date:  6/3/1956  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 8:46:11 PM
Location:  unknown, CO
Author:  Dave Straight
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 490(2-8-2)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
D&RGW K-37 490
Title:  D&RGW K-37 490
Description:  D&RGW K-37 490 at Alamosa, Colorado on August 17, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Number 490 was built by Baldwin in 1902 as standard gauge D&RG 2-8-0 Class 190 Number 1114. It was renumbered during 1924 to Class C-41 1014. During 1928 it was rebuilt at D&RGW's Burnham Shops to narrow gauge K-37 490. During 1962 it was retired, giving up its smokebox to Number 492 after that locomotive struck a large rock near Navajo, New Mexico on August 6, 1963. It is seen loaded on flat car Number 6478.
Photo Date:  8/17/1965  Upload Date: 8/19/2010 12:32:38 PM
Location:  Alamosa, CO
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 490(2-8-2)
Views:  3960   Comments: 0
D&RGW 2-8-2 Class K-37 494
Title:  D&RGW 2-8-2 Class K-37 494
Description:  D&RGW 2-8-2 Class K-37 494 and 491 at Alamosa, Colorado on August 17, 1965, Kodachrome by Chuck Zeiler. Locomotives in the 490-499 number series were built as standard gauge 2-8-0 Consolidations by Baldwin in 1902. They were rebuilt to narrow gauge 2-8-2's in D&RGW's own Burnham Shops between 1928-1930. None of the prominently pictured locomotives would run again. Number 490 (c/n 20695) was dismantled in 1963-64, it's on a flatcar in this photo. The smokebox went to 492, I don't know about the rest of it. Number 494 (c/n 20748) is on static display at Antonito, Colorado. Number 491 (c/n 20829) is at the Colorado Railroad Museum, property of the Colorado Historical Society.
Photo Date:  8/17/1965  Upload Date: 8/18/2010 2:25:45 PM
Location:  Alamosa, CO
Author:  Chuck Zeiler
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 494(2-8-2) DRGW 491(2-8-2) DRGW 490(2-8-2)
Views:  4368   Comments: 1
DRGW 2-8-2ng #491 - Denver & Rio Grande Western
Title:  DRGW 2-8-2ng #491 - Denver & Rio Grande Western
Description:  Rail photographer J. R. Quinn caught Denver & Rio Grande Western 2-8-2 narrow gauge Mikado #491 sitting in the Durango, CO, yard with its steam up and coal loaded, ready for another assignment.
Photo Date:  6/17/1958  Upload Date: 2/17/2025 5:04:42 AM
Location:  Durango, CO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 491(2-8-2)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
DRGW 2-8-2ng #491 - Denver & Rio Grande Western
Title:  DRGW 2-8-2ng #491 - Denver & Rio Grande Western
Description:  Nice action shot taken by an unidentified rail fan of Denver & Rio Grande 2-8-2 narrow gauge #391 as it pulled a string of boxcars past an unidentified depot. No date, location or photographer was given for the photo so approximates were used.
Photo Date:  7/1/1958  Upload Date: 2/17/2025 5:04:39 AM
Location:  unknown, CO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 491(2-8-2)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
DRGW 2-8-2ng #491 - Denver & Rio Grande Western
Title:  DRGW 2-8-2ng #491 - Denver & Rio Grande Western
Description:  Here is an action shot of Denver & Rio Grande Western 2-8-2 narrow gauge #491 in action. No date, location or photographer was listed for the photo so approximates were used.
Photo Date:  7/1/1958  Upload Date: 2/17/2025 5:04:41 AM
Location:  unknown, CO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 491(2-8-2)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Rio Grande K-37 2-8-2 491
Title:  Rio Grande K-37 2-8-2 491
Description:  Outside the enginehouse at Chama is K-37 491. 491 was built by the Rio Grande in 1928 from Standard Gauge 2-8-0 1126. It was retired in 1970 and stored in Alamosa. In 1972 it was donated to the Colorado State Historical Society. 491 would continue to sit in Alamosa until 1985 when it was moved to the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. 491 was restored to operation in 2014.
Photo Date:  6/5/1960  Upload Date: 10/1/2023 8:47:00 PM
Location:  Chama, NM
Author:  Dave Straight
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 491(2-8-2)
Views:  335   Comments: 0
D&RGW K-37 #491 on the deadline in Alamosa.
Title:  D&RGW K-37 #491 on the deadline in Alamosa.
Description:  Photographed in its 10th year on the deadline; #491 (Baldwin c/n 20829) was built in 1902 as a standard-gauge consolidation and rebuilt in 1928 as a narrow-gauge outside-frame mikado. After cosmetic restoration she found her current home at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden. [Date of photo approximate.]
Photo Date:  6/15/1980  Upload Date: 1/4/2012 12:01:23 AM
Location:  Alamosa, CO
Author:  B.J. Svikhart
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 491(2-8-2)
Views:  3631   Comments: 0
DRGW 491 - Denver & Rio Grande Western
Title:  DRGW 491 - Denver & Rio Grande Western
Description:  Nice color slide by G.A. McKay of Denver & Rio Grande Western narrow guage Mikado #491 built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1902. The locomotive was photographed here at the Colorado Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  7/15/1986  Upload Date: 1/18/2017 5:31:22 AM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 491(2-8-2)
Views:  808   Comments: 1
Rio Grande K-37 491
Title:  Rio Grande K-37 491
Description:  Taken circa 1989
Photo Date:  1/1/1989  Upload Date: 3/3/2022 7:45:23 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  Unknown
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 491(2-8-2)
Views:  347   Comments: 0
Colorado Railroad Museum
Title:  Colorado Railroad Museum
Description:  491 is one of 10 K-37's rebuilt by D&RGW in 1928 from standard gauge C-41 consols. The 491 is ex 1126.
Photo Date:  9/2/1990  Upload Date: 2/14/2006 11:24:39 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DRGW 491(2-8-2)
Views:  1228   Comments: 0
DRGW 2-8-2 ng #491 - Denver & Rio Grande Western
Title:  DRGW 2-8-2 ng #491 - Denver & Rio Grande Western
Description:  Built by the DRGW Shops in 1928, Denver & Rio Grande Western K-37 class 2-8-2ng #491 was The D&RGW operated #491 from 1928 to 1963, but in 1947 it added thermic siphons to improve efficiency by increasing heating surface area in the firebox. After sitting in a static display for decades, in August 2014, locomotive #491 was restored to operating condition at the Colorado Railroad Museum and operated for the first time in public on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the annual Thomas the Tank Engine event. A ticketed "roll out" was hosted on August 29, 2014. Rail fan Jim Lockart found this loco as a static display piece when he visitied the Museum.
Photo Date:  10/1/1992  Upload Date: 1/21/2025 6:23:04 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 491(2-8-2)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
Daughters and D&RGW Class K-37 #391 at the Colorado NG museum
Title:  Daughters and D&RGW Class K-37 #391 at the Colorado NG museum
Description:  Steam locomotive class is K-37; daughters in a class all by themselves!
Photo Date:  7/10/1993  Upload Date: 1/31/2012 8:31:07 PM
Location:  Golden, CO
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  DRGW 491(2-8-2)
Views:  761   Comments: 0


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