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By:Gary Everhart
Dates:6/1/1952 - 6/1/1952
Album Info:Although the slide is stamped April, 1973, the actual date must be before 1954 when the D&RGW 2-8-2 #453 loco was scrapped. The photo was re-posted after the RRPA crash.
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DRGW 2-8-2ng #453 - Denver & Rio Grande Western
Title:  DRGW 2-8-2ng #453 - Denver & Rio Grande Western
Description:  Interesting action shot of DRGQ 2-8-2ng #453 one a double-header with a freight train. History - Burnham, Wms & Co (Baldwin), 1903 Specs - serial #21729, K-27 class, 40" drivers, 200 psi boiler pressure, 17x22" cylinders, modest engine weight of 136,650 lb, tractive effort 27,022 lb.The loco was scrapped in 1954. An unknown photographer took the action shot.
Photo Date:  6/1/1952  Upload Date: 3/2/2025 4:21:55 PM
Location:  unknown, CO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 453(2-8-2)
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