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Owner: Denver & Rio Grande Western
Model:BLW 2-8-0Built As:DRG 1129 (2-8-0)
Serial Number:20872Order No:
Frame Number:17/28x30 cyl., 55" driversBuilt:8/1902
Notes:Burnham, Wms & Co, 1902, reblt to simple re# 1029, scr. in 1945
Other locos with this serial:  DRGW 1029(2-8-0)
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DRGW 4-8-4 #1703 & DRGW 2-8-0 #1029
Title:  DRGW 4-8-4 #1703 & DRGW 2-8-0 #1029
Description:  Sharp looking 1929 Baldwin 4-8-4 that the D&RGW labeled a "Western" instead of the more traditional label "Northern". Specifics - class M-64, 70" drivers, impressive 240 psi boiler pressure, 27x30" cylinders, engine weight of 408,500 lb, tractive effort of 63,735 lb. All were scrapped by 1956. To the left rear is DRGW 2-8-0 1029 built by Burnham, Wms & Co in 1902, a "small fry" when next to the massive 4-8-4 sister! The date and location were not given for this photo so arbitrary ones were used. G. M. Best photo
Photo Date:  6/1/1950  Upload Date: 11/1/2015 3:46:02 AM
Location:  unknown, CO
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  DRGW 1703(4-8-4) DRGW 1029(2-8-0)
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