X2200 south newsletter, diesel era magazine, and locomotives of the rio grande by colorado railroad museum locomotive data provided by michael richmond. The 315 is a c18 class inside frame 280 consolidation type locomotive. Baldwin built an additional 25 locomotives in the same class at the same time. After seven long years and countless hours, volunteers were responsible for the engine running again. This set of cars will make their debut behind locomotive 315 at this years 12th annual. Hon3 alamosa car shop 6000 series flat cars southwest. It served mainly as a transcontinental bridge line between denver, and salt lake city, utah. Electronic or paper reproductions of the original photographs may be purchased from the friends. Built in 1895 at the baldwin locomotive works in philadelphia, the 315 had. The scans of the original photographs are approximately 4800 by 6000 pixels. Option c purchase the book from a selected bookshop. Accucraft g scale model railroads and trains for sale ebay.
Since beginning work in 2000 we have made these major accomplishments. These two roads hold the largest collection of rio grande steam engines anywhere, and most still operate. A detailed history of the 315 itself and the related history of southwest colorado. Nearly all moving parts were worn out from years of service. It is a c18 consolidation locomotive sporting the 280 wheel arrangement of that class. The railroad started as a 3 ft 914 mm narrowgauge line running south from denver, colorado in 1870. The 315 is making limited runs with their newlyrestored. Its only fair that theyre acknowledged for their valuable efforts. If you plan to stay overnight in silverton, co be sure to book your hotel as soon. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. It was an amazing feat for the drhs and a great achievement for the historical preservation of narrow gauge railroads and the city of durango. For the size and amount of material this book is a real bargain. Durango railroad historical society guidestar profile. Hon3 narrow gauge model railroad locomotives for sale ebay.
Jun 23, 2015 rio grande locomotive photos locomotive details. Railroad books train books antiques historical engineering. Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. Other predecessor roads particularly the rgw are less well represented.
This is the oldest steam locomotive owned by the railroad. The lives, times, and rebirth of an 1895 steam engine george f. Restorations for the weekend events begin june 16 and must be made by phone at 575 2193301. The lives, times, and rebirth of an 1895 steam engine.
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